Introductory mathematical course

To PDF
Introductory mathematical course in calculus for students of IT, engineering, economics etc. Teaching and learning strategies implemented: Flipped classroom (FC), Instruction-based learning and Project-based learning (PBL-WBL)
Planned ECTS: 5
Number of learners: 200
Mode of delivery: Blended
Status: In planning
Course public access: Public
Contributors:
Blaženka Divjak, Barbi Svetec, Mihaela Bosak, Damjan Klemenčić, Marija Maksimović
Course learning outcomeLevelWeight
Explain the concept of the derivative of a real function of one real variable and its geometric interpretation Understanding 10
Analyze an elementary function using derivatives and sketch its graph Analysing 12
Apply differential calculus to find local extrema of a function with one variable and inflection points of the function. Applying 12
Determine the primitive function and apply integral calculus in calculating surface area and volume. Applying 12
Analyze and solve a problem task in the area of mathematical analysis of the function of one variables Analysing 10
Create a program solution for a specific mathematical problem and present the solution in written format Creating 16
Explain the concept of primitive function and integrals of a function with one variable Understanding 10
Define elementary functions of a real variable, analyze their properties and sketch their graphs. Analysing 10
Explain a concept of a limit and determine standard limits of functions Applying 8
Total weight: 100
Topic / Unit name Workload Learning type Mode of delivery Groups Collaboration Feedback Assessment
Points Type Providers
Introduction
Introduction of the course and TLAs
  Introduction of the course
Content, assessment and TLAs
45 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Disscusssion
Students use disscusion online and ask questions, propose ideas
60 min Discussion Hybrid Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Peer No
Total unit workload1.75h
Real functions of real variables
Analyze and solve a problem task in the area of mathematical analysis of the function of one variables (40%), Define elementary functions of a real variable, analyze their properties and sketch their graphs. (60%)
The domain of the function. Composition. Bijection. Graph of the function.
  Repetition of basic concepts
Students receive a pre-prepared video with which they repeat basic concepts of function and graphs of elementary functions.
30 min Acquisition Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No No No
  Disscusion
Students participate in discussions related to the introductory video. They can ask questions that can be answered by other students or a teacher.
15 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher present No No Peer, Teacher No
  Quiz (basic concepts)
Students take a short quiz which cover the basic notions from the video.
10 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated 1 Formative Automated
  Lecture
Professor checks how many students watched the video lesson and what the quiz results were. Based on the results of the quiz, teacher repeats concepts that are less well understood and designs lecture to upgrade and broad the topic. Students have possibility for additional questions.
120 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Practice
Assistants work with students. During the exercises, students do standard tasks related to the topic. In a group, they solve slightly more complex tasks.
90 min Practice Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present Yes No Teacher, Peer No
Total unit workload4.41h
Properties of real functions of a real variable
  Properties of real functions
Students receive a pre-prepared video with which they repeat basic properties of real functions.
30 min Acquisition Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No No No
  Disscusion
Students participate in discussions related to the introductory video. They can ask questions that can be answered by other students or a teacher.
15 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher present No No Peer No
  Quiz (properties of real function)
Students take a short quiz which cover the basic notions from the video.
10 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated 1 Formative Automated
  Lecture
Professor checks how many students watched the video lesson and what the quiz results were. Based on the results of the quiz, teacher repeats concepts that are less well understood and designs lecture to upgrade and broad the topic. Students have possibility for additional questions.
120 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Practice
Assistants work with students. During the exercises, students do standard tasks related to the topic. In a group, they solve slightly more complex tasks.
90 min Practice Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present Yes No Teacher, Peer No
  Independent practical work
Students work independently using the material in LMS Moodle and textbook.
90 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Automated, Peer No
  Quiz (properties of real function-math problems)
Students take a short quiz which cover the basic math problems.
30 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated 2 Formative Automated
Total unit workload6.41h
Examples of functions and their graphs
  Examples (real functions of real variable)
Students receive a pre-prepared video with which they repeat basic properties of real functions.
30 min Acquisition Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No No No
  Disscusion
Students participate in discussions related to the introductory video.
15 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher present No No Peer, Teacher No
  Quiz (examples)
Students take a short quiz which cover the basic notions from the video.
10 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated 1 Formative Automated
  Lecture
Professor checks how many students watched the video lesson and what the quiz results were. Based on the results of the quiz, teacher repeats concepts that are less well understood and designs lecture to upgrade and broad the topic. Students have possibility for additional questions.
120 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Practice
Assistants work with students. During the exercises, students do standard tasks related to the topic. In a group, they solve slightly more complex tasks.
90 min Practice Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present Yes No Teacher, Peer No
  Independent practical work
Students work independently using the material in LMS Moodle and textbook.
90 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Automated, Peer No
Total unit workload5.91h
Sequences of real numbers and their properties
  Examples (real functions of real variable)
Students receive a pre-prepared materials with which they repeat basic properties of sequences. Students have to independently investigate and repeat the basic concepts of arithmetic and geometric series.
90 min Investigation Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No No No
  Lecture
Teacher repeats basic concepts of sequences (definition, arithmetic and geometric sequences, properties and examples of sequences) and upgrades and broad the topic with limit of sequence.
180 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Quiz (sequences)
Students take a short quiz which cover the basic notions from lecture.
10 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated 1 Formative Automated
  Practice
Assistants work with students. During the exercises, students do standard tasks related to the topic. In a group, they solve slightly more complex tasks.
180 min Practice Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present Yes No Teacher, Peer No
  Independent practical work
Students work independently using the material in LMS Moodle and textbook.
120 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Automated, Peer No
  Quiz (sequences-math problems)
Students take a short quiz which cover basic math problems.
30 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated 2 Formative Automated
Total unit workload10.16h
Limit of functions
Explain a concept of a limit and determine standard limits of functions (100%), Analyze an elementary function using derivatives and sketch its graph (10%), Define elementary functions of a real variable, analyze their properties and sketch their graphs. (10%)
Limit of function
  Motivational example
Students receive a pre-prepared video with motivational example for limit of function and intuitive definition.
60 min Acquisition Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No No No
  Lecture
Professor checks how many students watched the video lesson. Professor explains basic concepts and designs lecture to upgrade and broad the topic (Heine's and Cauchy's definition of function limit, main properties and theorems with proofs, continuity of function). Students have possibility for additional questions.
180 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Quiz (limit of function)
Students take a short quiz which cover the basic notions from lecture.
15 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated 1 Formative Automated
  Practice
Assistants work with students. During the exercises, students do standard tasks related to the topic. In a group, they solve slightly more complex tasks.
120 min Practice Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Independent practical work
Students work independently using the material in LMS Moodle and textbook.
180 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Automated, Peer No
  Quiz (limit of function-math problems)
Students take a short quiz which cover the basic math problems.
60 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated 2 Formative Automated
Total unit workload10.25h
Monthly test 1
Analyze and solve a problem task in the area of mathematical analysis of the function of one variables (10%), Define elementary functions of a real variable, analyze their properties and sketch their graphs. (20%)
Preparation fot the test
  Independent practical work
Students work independently
200 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Automated, Peer No
  Disscussion about technical and content related isssues
Students are given information in LMS and then they can ask questions.
60 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Teacher, Peer No
Total unit workload4.33h
Monthly test (kolokvij)
  Test
The test is prepared in hybrid delivery mode using individualised assignments from the databases in LMS.
90 min Assessment Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No Teacher, Automated 20 Summative Teacher, Automated
Total unit workload1.5h
Analysis of the test
  Students' feedback
A questionnaire with open and closed questions is used. Students give feedback to teachers (technical and content wise).
20 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No No No
  Analysis of the test
Reliability, validity, students' satisfaction survey, explaining solutions
45 min Discussion Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No Teacher No
  Further student investigation
Students investigate application areas of mathematics learned.
90 min Investigation Online Asynchronous Teacher not present Yes Yes Peer No
Total unit workload2.58h
The Derivative - basic concepts, techniques and rules
Explain the concept of the derivative of a real function of one real variable and its geometric interpretation (90%), Apply differential calculus to find local extrema of a function with one variable and inflection points of the function. (30%), Analyze an elementary function using derivatives and sketch its graph (20%), Define elementary functions of a real variable, analyze their properties and sketch their graphs. (10%)
Concept and definition of the derivative
  Introduction of problems - motivation FC approach
Video on problems that lead to the derivative: the slope of a tangent, velocity, optimization
30 min Acquisition Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No No No
  Disscusion
Students participate in discussions related to the introductory video.
30 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Peer 0 Formative Peer
  Lecture - concept of derivative
Professors work with students in a hybrid format on the development od the concept of the derivative, geometric interpretation and definition.
60 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Quiz
Students take a short quiz based on the concept od the derivative.
20 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher present No No Automated 1 Formative Automated
  Practice
Assistants work with students on derivatives; techniques and rules application.
90 min Practice Onsite Synchronous Teacher present No Yes Teacher No
  Independent practical work.
Students practice different differentiation techniques based on material in LMS and texbooks.
90 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated No
Total unit workload5.33h
Derivatives of implicit functions, chain rule, higher-order derivatives
  Video lecture - advanced techniques
Students listen to a short video on the introduction advanced techniques of differentiation and then participate in a face to face presentation by the teacher on these techniques.
60 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Quiz
Students take a short quiz based on advanced techniques of differentiation.
20 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher present No No No 2 Formative Automated
  Practice
Assistants work with students on examples of derivation of implicit functions and chain rule.
90 min Practice Onsite Synchronous Teacher present No Yes Teacher No
  Independent practical work - advanced techniques.
Students learn and practice higher-order derivatives based on material in LMS and texbooks.
90 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated No
  Independent investigation
Students are required to investigate on their own the application areas and history of calculus.
90 min Investigation Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No No No
Total unit workload5.83h
Application of derivatives
Apply differential calculus to find local extrema of a function with one variable and inflection points of the function. (60%), Analyze an elementary function using derivatives and sketch its graph (50%), Analyze and solve a problem task in the area of mathematical analysis of the function of one variables (10%)
Finding local extrema
  Video-lecture - function extrema
Student listen video lecture about finding the absolute (or global) minimum and maximum values of a function.
30 min Acquisition Online Synchronous Teacher not present No No Teacher No
  Quiz
Students take a short quiz based on finding extrema of function.
20 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher present No No Automated 1 Formative Automated
  Practice
Assistants work with students on finding function increasing or decrease intervals by use of local extrema.
90 min Practice Onsite Synchronous Teacher present No Yes Teacher No
  Independent practical work-finding extrema
Students practice finding increasing or decreasing intervals based on material in LMS and texbooks.
90 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated No
  Self-assessment
Students take self-assessment based on the assessment tasks in LMS (database). Based on the results they are instructed to further investigate.
90 min Investigation Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Teacher 0 Formative Teacher
Total unit workload5.33h
Curvature‐ Concavity and convexity
  Video-lecture- Concavity and convexity
Student watch video lecture that explains points of inflection, and concavity and convexity of a function.
25 min Acquisition Online Synchronous Teacher not present No No Teacher No
  Independent practical work -concavity and convexity
Students practice finding point of inflection based on material in LMS and texbooks.
90 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated No
  Quiz
Students take a short quiz about function concavity and convexity.
20 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher present No No Automated 2 Formative Automated
  Practice
Assistants work with students on describing the shape or curvature of a curve.
90 min Practice Onsite Synchronous Teacher present No Yes Teacher No
  Self-assessment
Students take self-assessment based on the assessment tasks in LMS (database). Based on the results they are instructed to further investigate.
90 min Investigation Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Teacher 0 Formative Teacher
Total unit workload5.25h
Plotting graph
  Reading- graph plotting
Students read material about applying derivatives on plotting graph functions.
60 min Acquisition Online Synchronous Teacher not present No No No 0 Formative Automated
  Independent practical work - graph plotting
Students practice graph plotting based on material in LMS and texbooks.
90 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated No
  Practice
Assistants work with students on plotting graphs.
90 min Practice Onsite Synchronous Teacher present No Yes Teacher No
  Self-assessment
Students in small group take self-assessment based on the assessment tasks in LMS (database).
90 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher not present Yes Yes Teacher, Automated 2 Formative Teacher
Total unit workload5.5h
Monthly test 2
Explain the concept of the derivative of a real function of one real variable and its geometric interpretation (10%), Apply differential calculus to find local extrema of a function with one variable and inflection points of the function. (10%), Analyze an elementary function using derivatives and sketch its graph (20%)
Preparation fot the test
  Independent practical work
Students work independently
200 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Automated, Peer No
  Disscussion about technical and content related isssues
Students are given information in LMS and then they can ask questions.
60 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Teacher, Peer No
Total unit workload4.33h
Monthly test (kolokvij)
  Test
The test is prepared in hybrid delivery mode using individualised assignments from the databases in LMS.
90 min Assessment Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No Teacher, Automated 20 Summative Teacher, Automated
Total unit workload1.5h
Analysis of the test
  Students' feedback
A questionnaire with open and closed questions is used. Students give feedback to teachers (technical and content wise).
20 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No No No
  Analysis of the test
Reliability, validity, students' satisfaction survey, explaining solutions
45 min Discussion Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No Teacher No
  Further student investigation
Students investigate application areas of mathematics learned.
90 min Investigation Online Asynchronous Teacher not present Yes Yes Peer No
Total unit workload2.58h
Project team work - PEER ASSESSMENT
Analyze and solve a problem task in the area of mathematical analysis of the function of one variables (5%), Create a program solution for a specific mathematical problem and present the solution in written format (100%)
Preparation for the project
  Presentation of teamwork
Professors and assistants present the way of working on the project, the choice of the project topic and the formation of the project team. The link of the project assignment (PBL) with the learning outcomes is explained, and how the PBL will contribute to students' future jobs. Teachers present the initial proposal of evaluation criteria for the project. The initial criteria include: research on the theoretical background, investigation of possible methodology for a solution, problem solution, presentation of the solution, quality of teamwork. Number of students: cca 100, 3-4 per team
45 min Discussion Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Choice of project topic and team
Students form teams of 3-4 (based on their own choice) and then choose a project topic from the list. Students investigate the research topics before making a final choice. Each team will be provided with their own virtual environment for teamwork (wiki).
75 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher not present Yes Yes No No
  Initial research, discussion and questions
Students research the project topic and discuss the topic within the team, but can also ask questions in a discussion forum in the LMS.
90 min Investigation Online Asynchronous Teacher not present Yes Yes Teacher, Peer No
Total unit workload3.5h
Work on project
  Disscusion of peer-assessment criteria
Teachers and students discuss the criteria for project assessment, the level of achievement, and how to recognize the level of achievement. At the end, a rubric is finalized and hopefully understood by all the students. The initial criteria may be changed based on discussion. The levels of achievement will be described, ranging from 0 do 4 (depending on a specific criterion - some may have 2, and other 3 or 4 levels).
45 min Discussion Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Excercise peer-assessment (peer-grading)
Students are supposed to peer-assess two projects (for previous years - including one better and one not-so-good) to practice how to use the LMS, criteria, and rubrics. After that, discussion about the process is performed and the criteria are clarified if necessary. Students discuss (mutually and with the teacher) the issues related to academic integrity, fair assessment and ethical issues related to cheating.
90 min Practice Online Asynchronous Teacher present No Yes Teacher, Automated, Peer No
  Project work
Students research the chosen topic and collaborate within their teams. Students solve a project task, create a software solution and/or use adequate tools, and prepare written material(s) and other necessary documentation. Finally, they upload all the artifacts into the LMS (workshop in Moodle).
640 min Production Hybrid Asynchronous Teacher not present Yes Yes Teacher, Peer No
Total unit workload12.91h
Project assessment and presentation
  Presentation
Students' teams present their projects to teachers and other students. Teachers and other students ask questions and discuss the solutions.
120 min Discussion Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present Yes Yes Teacher, Peer No
  Assessment and peer-assessment (peer-grading)
Students participate in peer-assessment based on the pre-defined assessment criteria and levels of achievement given in the assessment rubric in the Moodle workshop. Each student is assigned with 2 projects to assess - the distribution is done automatically in the Moodle workshop. Peer-assessment is double-blinded: students are not given information about whose work they are assessing or who is assessing their work. The final grade is calculated based on teacher assessment (higher weight) and student peer-assessment (lower weight). Students are given grades for (1) their project submission and (2) their peer-assessment.
90 min Assessment Hybrid Asynchronous Teacher present No No Teacher, Peer 20 Summative Teacher, Peer
  Reflection on results
Students and teachers discuss the results of the PBL and peer-assessment, based on the learning analytics provided in Moodle and not on an individual basis. Each team has the opportunity to propose improvements to their artifact based on the feedback received. Improved artifacts can be resubmitted and teachers decides on whether the grades should be modified based on that.
90 min Investigation Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No Yes Teacher, Automated, Peer No
Total unit workload5h
Integration - basic concepts, techniques and rules
Explain the concept of primitive function and integrals of a function with one variable (45%), Determine the primitive function and apply integral calculus in calculating surface area and volume. (20%), Analyze and solve a problem task in the area of mathematical analysis of the function of one variables (35%)
Concept and definition of integration
  Introduction of problems - motivation
Video on problems that lead to the integral: calculating surface of area, concept of primitive function and integrals of a function ( upper and lower Darboux sum).
30 min Acquisition Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No No No
  Disscusion
Students participate in discussions related to the introductory video
15 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Peer 0 Formative Peer
  Lecture - concept of integral
Professors work with students in a hybrid format on the development od the concept of the integral, geometric interpretation and definition.
120 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Quiz
Students take a short quiz based on the concept od the integral
10 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher present No No Automated 1 Formative Automated
Total unit workload2.91h
Integration techniques
  Lecture - advanced techniques
Professor presents advanced techniques of integration. Students can ask questions.
90 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Practice
Assistants work with students on integrals; techniques and rules application.
120 min Practice Onsite Synchronous Teacher present No Yes Teacher No
  Independent practical work.
Students learn and practice bsed on material in LMS and texbooks.
120 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated No
  Quiz (Integration-math problems)
Students take a short quiz based on the concept od the derivative.
30 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher present No No Automated 2 Formative Automated
Total unit workload6h
Application of integral calculus
Explain the concept of primitive function and integrals of a function with one variable (35%), Determine the primitive function and apply integral calculus in calculating surface area and volume. (60%)
Calculating surface area
  Lecture - calculating surface
Student listen video lecture about calculating surface area.
45 min Acquisition Online Synchronous Teacher not present No No Teacher No
  Quiz
Students take a short quiz based on calculating surface area.
20 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher present No No Automated 1 Formative Automated
  Lecture
Professor checks how many students watched the video lesson and what the quiz results were. Based on the results of the quiz, teacher repeats concepts that are less well understood and designs lecture to upgrade and broad the topic. Students have possibility for additional questions.
120 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Practice
Assistants work with students on calculating surface area.
120 min Practice Onsite Synchronous Teacher present No Yes Teacher No
  Independent practical work-calculating surface area
Students practice calculating surface area.
180 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated No
  Self-assessment
Students take self-assessment based on the assessment tasks in LMS (database).
90 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Teacher 2 Formative Teacher
Total unit workload9.58h
Calculating volume
  Lecture - calculating volume
Student listen video lecture about calculating volume.
30 min Acquisition Online Synchronous Teacher not present No No Teacher No
  Quiz
Students take a short quiz based on calculating volume.
20 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher present No No Automated 1 Formative Automated
  Lecture
Professor checks how many students watched the video lesson and what the quiz results were. Based on the results of the quiz, teacher repeats concepts that are less well understood and designs lecture to upgrade and broad the topic. Students have possibility for additional questions.
90 min Acquisition Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No No No
  Practice
Assistants work with students on calculating volume.
90 min Practice Onsite Synchronous Teacher present No Yes Teacher No
  Independent practical work-calculating volume
Students practice calculating volume.
120 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No No Automated No
  Self-assessment
Students take self-assessment based on the assessment tasks in LMS (database).
90 min Assessment Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Teacher 2 Formative Teacher
Total unit workload7.33h
Monthly test 3
Explain the concept of primitive function and integrals of a function with one variable (20%), Determine the primitive function and apply integral calculus in calculating surface area and volume. (20%)
Preparation fot the test
  Independent practical work
Students work independently
200 min Practice Onsite Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Automated, Peer No
  Disscussion about technical and content related isssues
Students are given information in LMS and then they can ask questions.
60 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No Yes Teacher, Peer No
Total unit workload4.33h
Monthly test (kolokvij)
  Test
The test is prepared in hybrid delivery mode using individualised assignments from the databases in LMS.
90 min Assessment Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No Teacher, Automated 20 Summative Teacher, Automated
Total unit workload1.5h
Analysis of the test
  Students' feedback
A questionnaire with open and closed questions is used. Students give feedback to teachers (technical and content wise).
20 min Discussion Online Asynchronous Teacher not present No No No No
  Analysis of the test
Reliability, validity, students' satisfaction survey, explaining solutions
45 min Discussion Hybrid Synchronous Teacher present No No Teacher No
  Further student investigation
Students investigate application areas of mathematics learned.
90 min Investigation Online Asynchronous Teacher not present Yes Yes Peer No
Total unit workload2.58h
Total course workload138.66h