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Elementary Mathematics Education Program

EMT310

TEACHING MATHEMATICS III

Course Code
EMT310
Semester
Sixth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
2 + 2
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study3
SemesterSixth Term (Spring)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the relationship between arithmetic and algebra.
  2. Develop algebraic thinking skills.
  3. Develop activities related to the teaching of algebraic concepts.
  4. Identifie misconceptions of middle school students regarding concepts related to algebra, explores their causes, and offers solutions for resolution.
  5. Relate algebraic mathematical concepts to everyday life and other disciplines.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components-
Course DescriptionThe aim of this course is to enhance the algebraic, arithmetic, and functional thinking skills of middle school mathematics teacher candidates, as well as to develop their knowledge of methods and activities related to teaching algebraic concepts.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of algebraic thinking
2nd Week The importance of algebraic thinking in mathematics education
3rd Week Pre-algebraic period
4th Week Relationship between arithmetic and algebra
5th Week Generalized arithmetic and functional thinking
6th Week Generalized arithmetic and functional thinking
7th Week Basic algebra concepts and different representations in algebra instruction
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Basic algebra concepts and different representations in algebra instruction
10th Week Teaching topics such as variables, algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, linear equations, identities, and inequalities
11th Week Teaching topics such as variables, algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, linear equations, identities, and inequalities
12th Week Organizing the course content and using appropriate teaching materials and strategies
13th Week Organizing the course content and using appropriate teaching materials and strategies
14th Week The relationship of algebra with daily life and other subjects
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingBaki, A. (2018). Matematiği öğretme bilgisi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Baykul, Y. (2002). İlköğretimde Matematik Öğretimi 6.-8. Sınıflar İçin, Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık.
Hacıömeroğlu, G. ve Tarım, K. (Ed.). (2019). Matematik öğretiminin temelleri ortaokul. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
MEB (2018.) Ortaokul Matematik Ders Programı. Erişim adresi: http://mufredat.meb.gov.tr/ProgramDetay.aspx?PID=329
Özmantar, F.M., Bingölbali, E. ve Akkoç, H. (2015). Matematiksel Kavram Yanılgıları ve Çözüm Önerileri. Pegem Akademi.
Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S. & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2016). İlkokul ve Ortaokul Matematiği: Gelişimsel Yaklaşımla Öğretim (S. Durmuş, Çev. Ed.) Ankara: Nobel
https://www.turcademy.com/tr sitesinden Başkent Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi aracılığıyla bu kaynağa ücretsiz erişim sağlayabilirsiniz.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 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 4 52
Preparation for Final exam 1 25 25
Course hours 13 4 52
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Project 1 27 27
Total Work Load180
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

Programme Qualifications / Learning Outcomes

LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
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K3 X X
K4 X X
K5 X X
K6 X X
K7 X X
K8 X
K9 X X X
K10 X X X