Information Package

Master's of Mathematics Education with Thesis

EĞT665

HISTORY AND EDUCATION OF MATHEMATICAL THINKING

Course Code
EĞT665
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. Recognize the area of ??interest of the philosophy of mathematics.
  2. Investigate the philosophy of mathematics education.
  3. Examine the historical development of mathematics.
  4. Discover the place of the history of mathematics in mathematics education.
  5. Investigate the relevant literature.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionPhilosophy of mathematics, philosophy of mathematics, philosophy of mathematics education, historical development of mathematics and its place in mathematics education.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week What is the Philosophy of Mathematics?
2nd Week Field of Interest of the Philosophy of Mathematics
3rd Week Why is mathematics taught as a subject in schools?
4th Week Types of proofs used in mathematics
5th Week Article Research and Review
6th Week Article Research and Review
7th Week Article Research and Review
8th Week MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week Philosophy of Mathematics Education
10th Week Conclusions for Mathematics Education from the Philosophy of Mathematics
11th Week Historical Development of Mathematics
12th Week The Place of History of Mathematics in Mathematics Education
13th Week Article Research and Review
14th Week End of Term Evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingKuramdan Uygulamaya Matematik Eğitimi. Prof. Dr. Adnan Baki. Harf Yayınları. 2015, Ankara.
Matematiği Öğretme Bilgisi. Prof. Dr. Adnan Baki. Pegem Akademi. 2018, Ankara.
Matematiksel Düşünme. Cemal Yıldırım. Remzi Yayınları. 2019.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 2 50
Attendance 1 10
Presentation of Article 2 40
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 0 0 0
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 0 0 0
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 0 0 0
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Presentation (including preperation) 1 10 10
Literature review 5 10 50
Book Presentation 3 5 15
Article Presentation 4 4 16
Article 5 5 25
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 10 4 40
Total Work Load284
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.46
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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