Information Package

Master's of Primary School Mathematics Education with Thesis

MTE641

SELECTED TOPICS IN MATHEMATICS I

Course Code
MTE641
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. To be able to discover the important subjects within mathematics.
  2. To be able to make connections between mathematical subjects.
  3. To be able to understand the selected topics in mathematics.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe content of the course will be determined by selecting the subjects of mathematics appropriate for all students taking the course.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Conceptual knowledge on the chosen mathematics topics
2nd Week Conceptual knowledge on the chosen mathematics topics
3rd Week Conceptual knowledge on the chosen mathematics topics
4th Week Procedural knowledge on the chosen mathematics topics
5th Week Procedural knowledge on the chosen mathematics topics
6th Week Procedural knowledge on the chosen mathematics topics
7th Week Theorems and proofs on the chosen mathematics topics
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Theorems and proofs on the chosen mathematics topics
10th Week Theorems and proofs on the chosen mathematics topics
11th Week Theorems and proofs on the chosen mathematics topics
12th Week Applications on the chosen mathematics topics
13th Week Applications on the chosen mathematics topics
14th Week Applications on the chosen mathematics topics
15th Week Applications on the chosen mathematics topics
Recommended or Required ReadingHolt, M. (1973). Mathematics in a changing world, New York, Walker.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Assignment 1 20
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
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 14 182
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 25 25
Total Work Load300
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionEnglish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3
K1
K2
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
K8 X
K9
K10
K11
K12
K13
K14
K15 X
K16
K17
K18
K19
K20
K21 X
K22
K23 X