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Program of Primary School- Classroom Teaching

SNE423

MODELING IN PRIMARY SCHOOL MATHEMATICS TEACHING

Course Code
SNE423
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the concept of mathematical modeling, types of models suitable for primary school level, and the stages of the modeling process.
  2. Analyze the similarities and differences between mathematical modeling and problem-solving processes in the context of primary school.
  3. Interpret modeling tasks suitable for primary school level according to evaluation criteria.
  4. Design modeling activities appropriate for the age and level of primary school students based on real-life situations.
  5. Develop instructional solutions for difficulties that students may encounter during the modeling process.
  6. Critically evaluate modeling activities in light of national and international research.
Mode of Delivery
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionIn primary school mathematics education, teacher candidates should understand the conceptual and practical aspects of mathematical modeling processes; recognize the teaching difficulties that may be encountered in the process of relating real-life situations to mathematical structures appropriate for the primary school level and determine solutions; plan and implement modeling activities; understand the basic stages of the modeling process and the principles of model creation; analyzing the similarities and differences between modeling and problem solving; understanding the teacher's guiding role in the modeling process; and gaining the ability to develop and implement modeling-based lesson designs in the context of the elementary school mathematics curriculum.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is Mathematical Modeling?
2nd Week The Relationship Between Modeling and Problem Solving
3rd Week Modeling Cycle
4th Week Mathematical Model Development Process in Primary School
5th Week Mathematical Model Development Process in Primary School
6th Week Analysis of Student Thoughts in the Modeling Process in Primary School
7th Week Practice I - Modeling Activity in Primary School
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Practice II - Designing a Modeling Activity in Primary School
10th Week Group Presentations I
11th Week Group Presentations II
12th Week Group Presentations III
13th Week Group Presentations IV
14th Week Group Presentations V
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 1 20
Project 1 50
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 0 0 0
Individual or group work 13 4 52
Preparation for Final exam 0 0 0
Course hours 13 2 26
Preparation for Midterm exam 7 3 21
Laboratory (including preparation) 0 0 0
Final exam 0 0 0
Homework 2 10 20
Total Work Load121
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.03
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of Instruction-
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

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