| Course Name: | TEACHING METHODS IN MATHEMATICS |
| Code | Course type | Regular Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credits | ECTS |
| MATH 406 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s)-Academic Title: | Hamdi Serin - PhD. |
| Teaching Assistant: | Dr. Hamdi Serin |
| Course Language: | English |
| Course Type: | Non-area Elective |
| Office Hours | 4 |
| Contact Email: | [email protected]
Tel:750 128 57 91
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| Teacher's academic profile: | PhD
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| Course Objectives: | This course is part of the primary and secondary teaching option for a major in mathematics at The University of Ishik. It is designed to provide students with knowledge and experience to enable them to become effective secondary mathematics teachers. Emphasis will be on modes of instruction, unit planning and lesson planning to maximize student engagement and student learning. Problem solving, effective assessment, classroom management, use of technology, and national curriculum and process standards will be focal points. |
| Course Description (Course overview): | Gaining the mathematical skills defined at the new Mathematics Curriculum in the classroom, Reasons for the Fundamental Changes into the curriculum, Aims of Mathematics Teaching and Basic Principles of the Program, Vision, Approaches and Conceptual Structure of the Curriculum, Conceptual, Affective and Psychomotor Abilities in Mathematics Education Curriculum Problem Solving, Communication, Reasoning, Connection, Mathematical Thinking and Modeling, Constructivism: The role of the Teacher and Student Sample Video Watching for Classroom Instruction, Preparation for the Presentations . |
COURSE CONTENT| Week | Hour | Date | Topic | | 1 |
2 |
3-7/2/2019 |
Introduction to the course | | 2 |
2 |
10-14/2/2019 |
Multibles, Least common multible |
| | 3 |
2 |
17-21/2/2019 |
Factors, Greatest Common Factor | | 4 |
2 |
24-28/2/2019 |
Squares and Square Roots |
| | 5 |
2 |
3-7/3/2019 |
Exponents, Evaluate Powers | | 6 |
2 |
26-28/3/2019 |
Rounding and Estimation |
| | 7 |
2 |
31/3-4/4/2019 |
Simplify Fractions, Fractions and Decimals | | 8 |
2 |
7-11/4/2019 |
Rations, Rates and Unit Rates |
| | 9 |
2 |
14-18/4/2019 |
Midterm Exam | | 10 |
2 |
21-25/4/2019 |
Fractions, Decimals, and Percents |
| | 11 |
2 |
28/4-2/5/2019 |
Scientific Notation | | 12 |
2 |
5-9/5/2019 |
Compare and Order Real Numbers |
| | 13 |
2 |
12-16/5/2019 |
Classify Real Numbers, Graph Numbers on a Number Lin | | 14 |
2 |
19-23/5/2019 |
Choose an Appropriate Measure |
| | 15 |
2 |
26-30/5/2019 |
Choose an Appropriate Measure | | 16 |
2 |
9-13/6/2019 |
Final Exam |
| | 17 |
2 |
16-20/6/2019 |
Final Exam |
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COURSE/STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES | | | 1 | Students will be able to incorporate a variety of formative and summative assessments of student learning into lessons they develop | | 2 | Students will locate and/or develop activities, lesson plans, and unit plans involving the appropriate use of different modes of instruction and appropriate content. | | 3 | Students will develop effective methods of communicating. | | 4 | Students will name, describe, identify, and use different modes of instruction and explain when each might be appropriate. |
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COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
(Blank : no contribution, I: Introduction, P: Profecient, A: Advanced ) | Program Learning Outcomes |
Cont. | | 1 | Demonstrate an understanding of the common body of knowledge in mathematics. | A | | 2 | Demonstrates an understanding of pedagogical content knowledge, technology and perfectible assessment. | P | | 3 | Demonstrate the ability to think critically, research scientifically, and become modern and up-to-date. | A | | 4 | Understands the interrelationship of human development, cognition, and culture and their impact on learning. | P | | 5 | Demonstrate the ability to apply analytical and theoretical skills to model and solve mathematical problems. | A | | 6 | Demonstrate the ability to effectively use a variety of teaching technologies and techniques and classroom strategies to positively influence student learning. | A | | 7 | Understands how to form connections among educators, families, and the larger community to promote equity and access to education for his/her students. | P | | 8 | Understands assessment and evaluation of student performance and learning and program effectiveness. | I | | 9 | Communicates effectively and works collaboratively within the context of a global society. | I |
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| Prerequisites (Course Reading List and References): | Students should complete the assignments on edmodo.com on time and turn assignments in. Students are expected to come to class prepared and participate in discussions. Students also need to design a lesson according to the specific method and present it in the class. |
| Student's obligation (Special Requirements): | Students are to come classes on time and turn assignments and quizzes on time. The students who missed the quiz will not have the second change. |
| Weekly Laboratory/Practice Plan: | | Week | Hour | Date | Topics | | 1 |
2 |
3-7/2/2019 |
Seminar | | 2 |
2 |
10-14/2/2019 |
Seminar Multibles, Least common multible |
| | 3 |
2 |
17-21/2/2019 |
Seminar Factors, Greatest Common Factor | | 4 |
2 |
24-28/2/2019 |
Seminar Squares and Square Roots |
| | 5 |
2 |
3-7/3/2019 |
Seminar Exponents, Evaluate Powers | | 6 |
2 |
26-28/3/2019 |
Seminar Rounding and Estimation |
| | 7 |
2 |
31/3-4/4/2019 |
Seminar Simplify Fractions, Fractions and Decimals | | 8 |
2 |
7-11/4/2019 |
Seminar Rations, Rates and Unit Rates |
| | 9 |
2 |
14-18/4/2019 |
Midterm Exam | | 10 |
2 |
21-25/4/2019 |
Seminar Fractions, Decimals, and Percents |
| | 11 |
2 |
28/4-2/5/2019 |
Seminar Scientific Notation | | 12 |
2 |
5-9/5/2019 |
Seminar Compare and Order Real Numbers |
| | 13 |
2 |
12-16/5/2019 |
Seminar Classify Real Numbers, Graph Numbers on a Number Line | | 14 |
2 |
19-23/5/2019 |
Seminar Choose an Appropriate Measure |
| | 15 |
2 |
26-30/5/2019 |
Seminar | | 16 |
2 |
9-13/6/2019 |
Final Exam |
| | 17 |
2 |
16-20/6/2019 |
Final Exam |
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| Course Book/Textbook: | Elementary and Middle School Mathematics teaching Developmentally. John A. Van De Walle / Karen S. Karp / Jennifer M. Bay-Williams. Designing Groupwork Elizabeth G. Cohen & Rachel A. Lotan Holt Algebra 1 |
| Other Course Materials/References: | It will be decided based on requirement and will be distributed students manually or online |
| Teaching Methods (Forms of Teaching): | Lectures, Practical Sessions, Presentation, Seminar, Project |
COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA
| Method | Quantity |
Percentage (%) | | Seminar | 1 | 10 | | Participation | 1 | 10 | | Project | 1 | 10 | | Presentation | 3 | 10 | | Final Exam | 1 | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Examinations: Essay Questions, True-False, Short Answers |
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Extra Notes:
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ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT) WORKLOAD| Activities | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Work Load | | Contact Hours (Theoretical hours + Practical hours/2) x Weeks | | | 0 | | Hours for off-the-classroom study | | | 0 | | Study hours for the Midterm Exam | | | 0 | | Study hours for the Final Exam | | | 0 | | Other | | | 0 | | ECTS | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | | | 0 | | Total Workload | 0 | | ECTS Credit (Total workload/25) | 0 |
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