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Ph.D. on Primary School Mathematics Education

MTE725

CURRENT TECHNOLOGY APPLICATIONS IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Course Code
MTE725
Semester
Second Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study1
SemesterSecond Term (Spring)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the importance of the using technology in mathematics education.
  2. Will be able to use dynamic math software.
  3. Will be able to use dynamic geometry software.
  4. Will be able to use computer algebra systems.
  5. Analyze the studies related to use of technology in mathematics education.
  6. Will be able to create activities by using software for different problem situations.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe importance of using technology and software in mathematics education; Dynamic mathematics software; Dynamic geometry software; Computer algebra systems; Investigating and examining research studies including technological applications in mathematics education; Developing/designing activities with the software used in mathematics education, applying the improved activities.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week The importance of mathematics education.
2nd Week The importance use of technology and software in mathematics education.
3rd Week Dynamic math software
4th Week Dynamic math software/activities
5th Week Dynamic geometry software
6th Week Dynamic geometry software/activities
7th Week Computer algebra systems
8th Week Computer algebra systems/activities
9th Week Web technologies
10th Week Web technologies/activities
11th Week Investigating the studies related with technology applications in mathematics education.
12th Week Analyzing the studies related with technology applications in mathematics education.
13th Week End of term research in field.
14th Week End of term research in field.
15th Week General assessment
Recommended or Required ReadingGraf, K.-D, Malara, N.A., Zehavi, N., Ziegenbalg, J. (1994) (Eds). Technology in the Service of the Mathematics Curriculum. Berlin: Frei Universitat Berlin.
Howson, A.G. & Kahane, J.P. (1986) (Eds). The Infuence of Computers and Informatics on Mathematics and its Teaching ICMI Study Series, Cambridge: Cambridge Uni. Press.
Kaput, J. J. (1992). Technology and mathematics education. In: D.A. Grouws (ed). Handbook of Research on Mathematics Teaching and Learning (pp: 515-556), NCTM Pub., Reston, VA.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Other
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 12 156
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 31 31
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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