Information Package

Master's of Primary School Mathematics Education with Thesis

MTE652

PSYCHOLOGY OF MATHEMATICS LEARNING

Course Code
MTE652
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Comprehend the processes of mathematical concepts
  2. Comprehend the development of abstract algebras in students' mind
  3. Know intuitive and reflective intelligence
  4. Comprehend interaction with symbols and concepts
  5. Comprehend exploration and understanding
  6. Comprehend generalizations
  7. Comprehend how some geometric ideas develop
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionConstruction of mathematical concepts, abstract algebra, intuitional and reflective intelligence, symbols, communication with concepts, discovery and understanding, generalizing and generalizing some geometric ideas.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Construction processes of mathematical concepts
2nd Week Construction processes of mathematical concepts
3rd Week Abstract algebras
4th Week Intuitive and reflective intelligence
5th Week Interaction with symbols and concepts
6th Week Exploration and understanding processes
7th Week Exploration and understanding processes
8th Week Mid-term Exam
9th Week Generalization processes
10th Week Generalization processes
11th Week Generalization processes of some geometric ideas
12th Week Generalization processes of some geometric ideas
13th Week Researches on mathematics education
14th Week Researches on mathematics education
15th Week Researches on mathematics education
Recommended or Required ReadingAlexander, P. & Winne, P., (ed) (2006). Handbook of educational psychology. Mahwah, N.J. : Erlbaum
Gutierrez, A. & Boero, P. (ed.) (2006). Handbook of Research on the Psychology of Mathematics Education : Past, Present and Future. Rotterdam : Sense Publishers
Lyn D. (ed.) (2008). Handbook of International Research in Mathematics Education. New York : Routledge (2nd ed.)
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Other
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Presentation of Article 2 30
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 3 39
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 15 15
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework
Article Presentation 2 16 32
Total Work Load150
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
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K3 X
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K5 X
K6
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K8 X
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K15 X
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K20
K21 X
K22
K23 X