APPLIED MATHEMATICS (TURKISH, THESIS)
Master TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
MAT5030 Teaching and Learning Mathematics Fall
Spring
3 0 3 12
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. TUFAN ADIGÜZEL
Recommended Optional Program Components: None
Course Objectives: This is a course on how people learn and understand mathematics, developing the knowledge and skills required for effective teaching of the discipline. Emphasis will be placed on current teaching methods supported by research in mathematics and mathematics education, education, and cognitive science and learning theory.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students will learn how to address effectively the following goals for mathematics education.
• Strong mathematical problem-solving and reasoning abilities;
• A firm grounding in essential mathematical concepts and skills, including computation and estimation;
• Connections within mathematics and with other disciplines;
• The ability to use appropriate tools including technology to solve mathematical problems;
• Positive attitudes and beliefs about mathematics.

Course Content

Mathematics for All, Teaching Mathematics, Assessment in Mathematics,Mathematics Curriculum, Instructional Technology in Mathematics, Learning Mathematics

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Mathematics for All McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
2) Mathematics for All McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
3) Teaching Mathematics McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
4) Teaching Mathematics McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
5) Teaching Mathematics McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
6) Assessment in Mathematics McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
7) Assessment in Mathematics McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
8) Mathematics Curriculum McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
9) Mathematics Curriculum McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
10) Instructional Technology in Mathematics McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
11) Instructional Technology in Mathematics McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
12) Learning Mathematics McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
13) Learning Mathematics McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
14) Learning Mathematics McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: McREL. (2010). What we know about mathematics teaching and learning. Bloomington, IN: Solution Tree Press.
References: Cangelosi, James S. (2003). Teaching Mathematics in Secondary and Middle School: An Interactive Approach. Third Edition. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Merrill/Prentice Hall.

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2003) Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 3rd ed. Reston, VA.

Usiskin, Peressini, Marchisotto and Stanley(2003). Mathematics for High School Teachers, An Advanced Perspective, Prentice-Hall.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Attendance 14 % 10
Homework Assignments 2 % 20
Presentation 1 % 20
Final 1 % 50
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 50
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 50
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 3 42
Study Hours Out of Class 2 5 10
Presentations / Seminar 1 40 40
Homework Assignments 2 25 50
Final 1 50 50
Total Workload 192

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Ability to assimilate mathematic related concepts and associate these concepts with each other. 3
2) Ability to gain qualifications based on basic mathematical skills, problem solving, reasoning, association and generalization. 2
3) Be able to organize events, for the development of critical and creative thinking and problem solving skills, by using appropriate methods and techniques. 3
4) Ability to make individual and team work on issues related to working and social life.
5) Ability to transfer ideas and suggestions, related to topics about his/her field of interest, written and verball. 3
6) Ability to use mathematical knowledge in technology. 3
7) To apply mathematical principles to real world problems.
8) Ability to use the approaches and knowledge of other disciplines in Mathematics. 3
9) Be able to set up and develope a solution method for a problem in mathematics independently, be able to solve and evaluate the results and to apply them if necessary. 3
10) To be able to link abstract thought that one has to concrete events and to transfer the solutions and examine and interpret the results scientifically by forming experiments and collecting data.
11) To be able to conduct a research either as an individual or as a team member, and to be effective in each related step of the project, to take role in the decision process, to plan and manage the project by using time effectively.
12) To be able to acquire necessary information and to make modeling in any field that mathematics is used and to improve herself/himself,