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Ph.D. on Primary School Mathematics Education

MTE734

PROBLEMS SOLVING SKILLS

Course Code
MTE734
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know the definition of problem and problem types.
  2. Know the problem solving steps
  3. Know the problem solving strategies
  4. Follow research articles on problem solving in mathematics
  5. Prepare research proposals on problem solving in mathematics
  6. Carry out research on problem solving in mathematics
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionWhat is problem? Problem solving steps, problem solving strategies; importance of critical thinking and reasoning skills which is necessary for problem solving; improvement of alternative solving skills for problems. Analysis of researches and projects on problem solving and study on new research proposals.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is problem? Problem solving steps
2nd Week What is problem? Problem solving steps
3rd Week Problem solving strategies; importance of critical thinking and reasoning skills which is necessary for problem solving; improvement of alternative solving skills for problems
4th Week Problem solving strategies; importance of critical thinking and reasoning skills which is necessary for problem solving; improvement of alternative solving skills for problems.
5th Week Analysis of researches and projects on problem solving
6th Week Analysis of researches and projects on problem solving
7th Week Analysis of researches and projects on problem solving
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Study on research proposal
10th Week Study on research proposal
11th Week Study on research proposal
12th Week Study on research proposal
13th Week Study on research proposal
14th Week Study on research proposal
15th Week Represent the research proposal
Recommended or Required ReadingPosamentier, A. S. and Krulik (1998). Problem Solving Strategies for Efficient and Elegant Solutions: A resource for the mathematics teacher. SAGE Publications
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Discussion
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 25
Assignment 2 20
Presentation of Article 1 15
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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 10 130
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 2 25 50
Article Presentation 1 27 27
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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