The recommended literature is determined individually in accordance with the topic of the diploma thesis.
The diploma thesis is the result of the student's own work. It must not show elements of academic fraud and must meet the criteria of good research practice defined in the Rector's Decision no. 21/2021, which lays down the rules for assessing plagiarism at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice and its components. Fulfillment of the criteria is verified mainly in the process of supervision and in the process of thesis defense. Failure to do so is reason for disciplinary action.
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1. Elaboration of the diploma thesis in accordance with the instructions of the supervisor.
2. Presentation of the results of the diploma thesis before the examination commission.
3. Answering questions related to the topic of the diploma thesis within the discussion.
The diploma thesis demonstrates mastery of extended theory and professional terminology of the field of study, acquisition of knowledge, skills and competencies in accordance with the declared profile of the graduate of the study program, as well as the ability to apply them creatively in solving selected field problems. Student demonstrates the ability of independent professional work in terms of content, formal and ethical. Further details on the diploma thesis are determined by Directive no. 1/2011 on the basic requirements of final theses and the Study Regulations of UPJŠ in Košice.
Information sources recommended within individual profile courses.
Appropriate knowledge and competencies from the profile courses of specialisation Teaching mathematics, demonstrating the ability to synthesise the acquired knowledge and procedures and apply them to problems concerning mathematics teaching and learning.
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1. Number sets
2. Sets and statements
3. Number theory
4. Powers, polynomials, fractional expressions
5. Equations and inequalities
6. Planimetry
7. Stereometry
8. Analytical geometry
9. Elementary functions, basic properties
10. Goniometry
11. Sequences and series
12. Combinatorics
13. Probability and statistics
Within each topic, the student has to demonstrate:
• An overview of and understanding of the key mathematical ideas that underpin secondary school mathematics.
• An understanding of the important principles that must be considered when teaching a given topic.
• The ability to apply knowledge in school mathematics, for example, to know what types of problems the pupil is expected to solve, what are the objectives of teaching, how the ideas about basic concepts from the topic are created, and so on.
Verification of acquired student competencies in accordance with the graduate profile.