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Mathematics in the world of sports
DOČEKALOVÁ, Lenka
The diploma thesis deals with mathematics in the world of sports. The aim was to show how important mathematics is for sport and its great use. The work was divided into two parts. In the first, we discuss the athletic decathlon in detail. Specifically, we deal with the scoring system, the increase of points, percentage differences and the influence of individual performances in different disciplines. The text should also serve as advice for decathlete coaches, in which direction they should lead their training for the improvement of their charges. The last part of the chapter is dedicated to comparing the results of the best decathletes. The second part analyzes biathlon. Again, the main content of the work is the adjustment of scoring systems and various strategies of biathletes, in which we also include the influence of external conditions. The work deals only with endurance races and sprints for a total of eight selected competitors. At the end of the thesis there are also hints and tips for improving the performance of competitors.
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Interdisciplinary relationships in the educational areas of Human Biology and Mathematics at Lower Secondary Level
VAVRUŠKOVÁ, Radka
The main target of the diploma thesis was the creation of worksheets on the topic of intersubject relationships of natural history and mathematics, which focus on 6 topics. The worksheets link the 8th grade science curriculum - human biology and mathematics. The other target is to enable students to adopt learning strategies and to motivate them. Encourage students to think creatively, think logically and solve problems. The didactic target of the worksheets is the acquisition, deepening and consolidation of the subject matter and the involvement of intersubject relationships. Worksheets and created questionnaires are used in three primary schools for a total of 91 students, of which 49 are boys and 42 are girls. Eight research questions were asked: Do the overall evaluations of the worksheets differ between individual groups of students? Yes. The results of the tests of primary school students (pilot study) were not included in the comparison. The overall percentage evaluation of the two groups of ES2 and one group of ES3 practically did not differ (about 40 %). The difference in the average values of the results of two parallel groups of ES3 was calculated as statistically significant (p = 0.034). Are overall worksheet grades correlate statistically significantly with report card grades? Yes. The correlation coefficient in group B1 was -0.817 for girls, boys had a correlation of -0.892. In group B2, the correlation for boys is -0.765, for girls it is 0.141 (exception from the observed trend, statistically insignificant relationship). Group C1 correlation result for girls is -0.833 and for boys -0.990. In the last group C2, the correlation is -0.811 for boys and -0.962 for girls. Does the student's estimate of points obtained as a percentage correlate positively with the actual grade? Yes. In (ES1) group A1 correlation 0.569, group A2 correlation 0.664. School (ES2) group B1 correlation 0.489, group B2 correlation 0.555. School (ES3) group C1 correlation 0.854 and group C2 correlation 0.382. There is a positive correlation here. Which areas cause the students the biggest problems and which ones do they manage best? Students had the biggest problem when preparing the worksheets with the range of questions from the topic of the digestive system and anthropometry, on the contrary, they coped best with the topic of axial symmetry. To what extent do the students know the concept of intersubject relationships? 36 % of students know the concept of intersubject relationships, but do not encounter them in lessons. Would students like more cross-curricular connections in maths and science lessons? Only 11 students out of a total of 91 answered that they would like more cross-curricular connections in maths and science lessons. In the opinion of the students, can the teacher include inter-subject relationships in the teaching? He can, but only in some subjects. What is the popularity of the subjects with students (is it important to motivate and activate students)? The average popularity score for mathematics from all schools is 3.5 and for science 3.1. The feedback showed that most students found the worksheets difficult, some praised the interesting connection between mathematics and science. The feedback from the teachers was generally positive, some suggested division into smaller units always related to the discussed topic, which also corresponds to the idea of the author of the work, which could not be fulfilled for organizational reasons.
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Mathematical competitions for the youngest pupils
ŘIČICOVÁ, Jana
The aim of the diploma thesis is to develop material for primary school teachers, which can be used to stimulate interest in Mathematics and further develop the youngest pupils' mathematical skills. In the theoretical part, teachers will get acquainted with an overview of domestic (the Czech Republic) and abroad mathematical competitions. These competitions are compared in different perspectives - complexity, typology of tasks, elaboration methods (complete task solution × choice of answer from the offered options). Each competition is briefly described, and it contains suitable motivational, or in some way interesting solved tasks. For each task, the teacher finds a methodological analysis of the solution with commentary. The practical part of the work contains four worksheets (for 2nd to 5th grade), which contain tasks from various competitions. These worksheets were verified at selected primary schools.
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Integrated teaching of mathematics and geography
HAMROVÁ, Marika
This diploma thesis deals with the interaction between the subjects of mathematics and geography in primary school education. The theoretical part focuses on the presentation of the document Framework Educational Program and anchors the subjects of mathematics and geography. It then describes the use of these two subjects in interdisciplinary relationships. The second part of the theory deals with teaching methods in primary school, including integrated teaching. The practical part consists of six different activities for mathematics or geography lessons. Each of these preparations contains a methodological sheet, a description of the activity, an evaluation and personal experience with the activity. The four activities include worksheets.
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Distance learning mathematics on the topic of Pythagorean Theorem
BEZROUKOVÁ, Kamila
This diploma thesis Distance teaching of the Pythagorean theorem deals with the topic of the Pythagorean theorem and distance teaching. The main objective of the thesis was to create interactive teaching materials for distance teaching of the Pythagorean theorem. The thesis contains detailed materials and reflections collected from the teachers and learners. It is a complex material with activities which can be used by teachers at elementary schools.
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Selected materials for preparation for secondary school entrance exams
VACKOVÁ, Lucie
The diploma thesis deals with Selected materials for preparation for secondary school entrance exams. The objective of this thesis was to create a workbook with exercises that help pupils with the preparation for the secondary school level entrance exams in Mathematics. The workbook is dedicated primarily to 9th-grade learners, however, teachers can use the exercises for revision lessons in any classroom in lower secondary school. The workbook comprises several thematic units which are introduced by the theoretical overview. Furthermore, the units consist of supplementary exercises with the answer key section.
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NAO robot as a tool for practicing math skills
PEVNÁ, Daniela
My bachelor thesis deals with the use of the robot Nao for practising mathematical skills in a group of pupils of the 1st grade of primary school. The robot gives mathematical operations to pupils using its voice output, and then the robot waits for the answers to his questions. He rewards their correct or incorrect responses with their appropriate reaction. Mathematical operations based on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. This program is focused on practising not only one specific mathematical operation but also on all types of operations in a random sequence. The examples are designed so that the pupil is able to count them by heart in a short period of time. The voice output is adapted to be interesting for the pupil's target group or accompanied by a physical activity that will attract the child and make the exercise more pleasant. The robot is able to identify human faces in its surroundings and, based on that, give examples to specific people. The theoretical part of the bachelor thesis describes the existing educational robots and robotic toys that are useful in other school subjects than ICT. The practical part deals with the creation of the program.
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Teaching biology and mathematics with the use of model school gardens
KOSOVÁ, Kamila
The aim of the diploma thesis is to develop an educational offer usable for outdoor teaching at upper primary schools. The interdisciplinary principles between the school subjects of biology and mathematics are applied in a series of complex tasks. The theoretical part summarizes the issues of the FEP (Framework Education Programme), also the anchoring of natural history and mathematics in the FEP BE (Framework Education Programme for Basic Education) and lastly the interdisciplinary relationships and the use of school gardens. The main benefit of this work is a development of a specific curriculum for subjects of mathematics and natural history. It consists of eight activities applicable to teaching in school gardens. However, most activities are suitable for both outdoors and indoors teaching. Individual activities include a methodological sheet for teachers and a worksheet for students. By reason of the Covid-19 pandemic, the worksheets were evaluated by fifteen practicing teachers using a structured interview method. Final versions of the worksheets were finished based on their comments and observations. Respondents' answers are included in the chapter Discussion.
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Exercises developing the space reasoning
NOVÁKOVÁ, Kristýna
Bachelor thesis is focused on exercises for development of spatial imagination. Concepts that are connected with spatial imagination are described in my thesis. For example, the ability for space perception or the imagination itself. For the help of spatial imagination development are mentioned a few aids. The thesis contains a recherche of elementary curriculum and high school curriculum, a recherche of didactic entrance's exams and maturita exams and information about tests of spatial imagination. The bachelor thesis ends with an excercise which serve for the spatial imagination development.
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Analýza učebnic matematiky pro střední školy zabývající se vybranými funkcemi
BOUDOVÁ, Anna
The aim of this thesis is to compare selected mathematics textbooks that deal with fundamental functions at secondary school level. Textbooks will be examined on the base of Framework Education Programme for Grammar school, whether they fulfil requirements for teaching a given area of mathematics. Analysis of range of each textbook will be realized by the Indicator of curriculum uniformity. By measuring the didactic equipment of textbooks, the textbooks will be analysed and evaluated quantitatively. The benefits of such work will be evaluation of textbooks construction pointing to their quality.
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