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Elementary Mathematics Education Program

EMT406

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Course Code
EMT406
Semester
Eighth Term (Spring)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study4
SemesterEighth Term (Spring)
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explain the concept of mathematical modelling.
  2. Solve problems using mathematical modelling.
  3. Explain the concept of mathematical problem solving.
  4. Explain the problem solving process.
  5. Recognize the importance of the concept of mathematical reasoning
  6. Express the importance of mathematical association in mathematics teaching.
  7. Recognize the place and importance of communication skills in mathematics teaching.
  8. Explain the concept of representation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionStudents taking this course are expected to examine mathematical process skills in their entirety and to have knowledge about the characteristics of skills such as problem solving, reasoning, modelling, modelling, associating, communicating and representing. In this course, in addition to process skills, higher level skills such as prediction, critical thinking, self-evaluation; the role of cognitive skills, affective and psycho-motor skills in mathematics learning and teaching; examining the objectives in the mathematics curriculum in the context of mathematical skills, developing in-class applications for the development of students' mathematical skills, examining sample cases.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Review of maths process skills
2nd Week Mathematical modelling
3rd Week Mathematical modelling
4th Week Problem solving
5th Week Problem solving
6th Week Reasoning
7th Week Reasoning
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Mathematical connections
10th Week Mathematical communication
11th Week Making representations
12th Week High-level cognitive skills
13th Week Affective skills
14th Week Physco-motor skills
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required Reading"Matematik Eğitiminde Matematiksel Modelleme: Araştırmacılar, Eğitimciler Ve Öğrenciler İçin". Editör: Prof.Dr. Esra Bukova Güzel
"Matematiksel Akıl Yürütme". Editörler: Doç.Dr. Arzu Aydoğan Yenmez, Doç.Dr. Semirhan Gökçe
"Matematik Eğitiminde İlişkilendirme". Editörler: Hayal Yavuz Mumcu, Aslıhan Osmanoğlu, Himmet Korkmaz. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık
"Matematiğin Duyuşsal Özellikleri". Editörler: Prof.Dr.Erhan Ertekin; Prof.Dr.Bülent Dilmaç. Pegem Akademi Yayıncılık.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 20
Assignment 1 10
Project 1 20
Attendance 1 5
Presentation of Book 1 10
Presentation of Article 1 10
Total(%) 75
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 75
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 25
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 2 26
Preparation for Final exam 1 10 10
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 8 8
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 8 8
Presentation (including preperation) 1 10 10
Project 1 30 30
Book Presentation 1 15 15
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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