| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Doctorate Of Science |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 10 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Explains the fundamental concepts related to mathematical skills and cognition
- Relates mathematical process skills to problem-solving processes
- Evaluates cognitive strategies, decision-making, and types of mathematical knowledge through examples
- Relate mathematical thinking skills with mathematical subjects
- Can follow research studies and projects related to mathematical thinking and cognitive processes
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | Mathematical skills and cognition; process skills and problem solving; logical reasoning; cognitive theories and strategic decision-making; types of mathematical knowledge; metacognition and metacognitive skills; skill-development-oriented practices; reviewing relevant research and developing a research proposal. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Fundamental concepts of mathematical skills and cognition |
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2nd Week |
Mathematical process skills |
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3rd Week |
Mathematical problem solving |
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4th Week |
Logical reasoning skills |
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5th Week |
Mathematics education and cognitive theories |
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6th Week |
Cognitive strategies and decision-making |
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7th Week |
Types of mathematical knowledge |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam week |
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9th Week |
Metacognition |
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10th Week |
Metacognitive theory |
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11th Week |
Developing metacognitive skills in mathematics |
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12th Week |
Developing problem-solving processes and process skills |
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13th Week |
Reviewing research on mathematical skills and metacognition |
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14th Week |
Designing a research proposal |
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15th Week |
Designing a research proposal |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Isoda, M & Katagiri, S. (2012). Mathematical Thinking: How to Develop it in the Classroom. Monographs on Lesson Study for Teaching Mathematics and Sciences: Volume 1
Research articles on mathematical thinking skills
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Discussion
- Presentation
- Project
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
|
100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
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|
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| Preparation for Quiz |
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| Individual or group work |
14 |
10 |
140 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
|
|
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| Course hours |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
|
|
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| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
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| Final exam |
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| Homework |
1 |
30 |
30 |
| Presentation (including preperation) |
2 |
3 |
6 |
| Project |
1 |
70 |
70 |
| Total Work Load | 288 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 9.6 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 10 |
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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