Information Package

Elementary Mathematics Education Program

EMT436

MATHEMATICAL LITERACY

Course Code
EMT436
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. Examine the basic concepts on which mathematical literacy is based.
  2. Discuss the meaning of mathematical literacy.
  3. Discuss the skills involved in mathematical literacy.
  4. Analys literacy questions in national and international exams.
  5. Design in-class activities that should be done to improve the mathematical literacy of secondary school students.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionStudents taking this course are expected to address the basic concepts of mathematical literacy within the scope of mathematical competencies. In this course, the importance of a mathematically literate individual's ability to construct and solve problems, mathematical modeling, reasoning and argumentation, communication, representation, representation, using mathematical language and operations; the place of mathematical literacy in national and international large-scale tests; the skills that middle school students should gain to improve their mathematical literacy; making teaching suitable for mathematical literacy, examining sample questions, activities and lesson plans.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Investigation of mathematical literacy concept
2nd Week Learning theories and approaches related to the concept of mathematical literacy
3rd Week Learning theories and approaches related to the concept of mathematical literacy
4th Week Mathematical literacy and cognitive skills
5th Week Mathematical literacy and problem solving
6th Week Mathematical literacy in national examinations
7th Week Mathematical literacy in international examinations
8th Week Midterm
9th Week How to improve mathematical literacy?
10th Week How can mathematical literacy be measured?
11th Week Integrating the concept of mathematical literacy into classroom activities
12th Week Analysis of mathematical literacy questions
13th Week Literature review on mathematical literacy
14th Week Investigation of scientific studies on mathematical literacy
15th Week General review
Recommended or Required ReadingMatematik Okuryazarlığı Ve Pısa, Tangül Kabael, 2019, Anı Yayıncılık.
Matematik Okuryazarlığı El Kitabı, Prof. Dr. Murat Altun, Dr. Tuğçe Kozaklı Ülger, Dr. Işıl Bozkurt, 2022, Ekin Basım Yayın.
Efemat 6, Editör: Prof. Dr. Murat Altun, 1. Baskı, Temmuz 2021.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Presentation
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 2 40
Project 1 50
Other 1 10
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
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 2 26
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework 2 10 20
Project 1 35 35
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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