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Elementary Mathematics Education Program

EMT455

NUMBER SENSE IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Course Code
EMT455
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. Recognizes the components of number sense.
  2. Investigates the place of number sense in national and international curricula.
  3. Understands number sense strategies in mathematical operations.
  4. Evaluates the relationship between number sense and different mathematical concepts.
  5. Examines the related literature.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionThe Nature and Components of Number Sense, Brain Imaging Studies on Number Sense, Early Number Sense and its Components, The Place of Number Sense in Mathematics Curricula of Turkey and Different Countries, Number Sense and Strategic Competence, Number Sense and Prediction, Relationship between Number Sense and Dyscalculia, The Role of Technology in Number Sense Development It is aimed to define the development of the concept of number, which forms the basis of mathematical skills, and the basic ideas that play a role in the formation of this basic skill.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction, Expectation, Sharing the course content
2nd Week The Nature of Number Sense
3rd Week Number Sense and its Components
4th Week Early Number Sense and its Components
5th Week The Place of Number Sense in Mathematics Curricula of Different Countries
6th Week The Place of Number Sense in Mathematics Curricula in Turkey: A Review from Past to Present
7th Week Number Sense and Strategic Competence
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Number Sense and Estimation
10th Week Number Sense and Dyscalculia
11th Week The Role of Technology in the Development of Number Sense: The Educational Journey of the Digital Age
12th Week Review of the literature
13th Week Literature review presentations-I
14th Week Literature review presentations-II
15th Week End of semester evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingNumber Sense Our Innate Perception of Mathematics For Mathematics Educators and Everyone Who Loves Mathematics (2025). Editor: Aysun Umay. Nobel Academic Publishing: Ankara.
Van De Walle, J., Karp, K.S., & Bay- Williams, J.M. (2012). Teaching elementary and middle school mathematics with a developmental approach. (Translation Editor Soner Durmuş), Translation from the 7th edition, Nobel Academic Publishing: Ankara.
MEB, (2018). Ministry of National Education Board of Education and Discipline Presidency Mathematics Course Curriculum (1st-8th grades), MEB Publications: Ankara.
MEB, (2024). Ministry of National Education, Board of Education and Discipline Presidency Mathematics Curriculum (5th-8th grades), MoNE Publications: Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 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 2 26
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 16 16
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 15 15
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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