Information Package

Elementary Mathematics Education Program

EMT425

ACTIVITY DEVELOPMENT IN MATHEMATICS TEACHING

Course Code
EMT425
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 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. Comprehend the aim and the importance of activity (task) in mathematics teaching.
  2. Comprehend the characteristics of the activities (tasks) used in teaching mathematics.
  3. Comprehend the issues to be considered in preparation and implementation of the activity.
  4. Develop sample activities (tasks) on different mathematics topics.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionStudents taking this course are expected to have knowledge about the activities used in mathematics teaching and the principles of application of these activities and to develop sample activities. In this course, the concept of activity, the purpose and importance of using activities in mathematics teaching, the characteristics of activities used in mathematics teaching; issues to be considered in preparing and implementing activities; evaluating sample activities; activity development; measurement and evaluation in activity-based classes.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Explanation of course content
2nd Week The purpose and importance of using activities in mathematics teaching
3rd Week Characteristics of activities used in mathematics teaching
4th Week Considerations in preparing an activity
5th Week Points to be considered in activity implementation
6th Week Assessment and evaluation in activity-based classrooms
7th Week Evaluating sample activities
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Evaluating sample activities
10th Week Developing activities in different math topics
11th Week Developing activities in different math topics
12th Week Developing activities in different math topics
13th Week Developing activities in different math topics
14th Week Developing activities in different math topics
15th Week General review, evaluation of the semester
Recommended or Required Reading- Baki, A. (2018). Matematiği öğretme bilgisi. Pegem Yayıncılık: Ankara
- Bingölbali, E. ve Özmantar, M. F. (Ed.). (2009). İlköğretimde karşılaşılan matematiksel zorluklar ve çözüm önerileri. Ankara:Pegem Akademi
- Dede, Y., Doğan, M. F. ve Aslan-Tutak, F. (Ed.). (2021). Matematik eğitiminde etkinlikler ve uygulamaları. (2. Baskı). Ankara:Pegem Akademi
- Hacıömeroğlu, G. ve Tarım, K. (Ed.). (2019). Matematik öğretiminin temelleri ortaokul. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
- Olkun, S. Ve Toluk-Uçar, Z. (2012). İlköğretimde etkinlik temelli matematik öğretimi. (5. Baskı). Ankara: Eğiten Kitap.
- MEB (2018). Ortaokul Matematik Öğretim Programı
- Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S. & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2010). İlkokul ve Ortaokul Matematiği: Gelişimsel Yaklaşımla Öğretim (S. Durmuş, Çev. Ed.) Ankara: Nobel
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 6 10
Practice 1 10
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 2 26
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 0 0 0
Homework 6 6 36
Performance Practice 1 7 7
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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