MATZ302 Teaching Algebra

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 6. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code MATZ302
Name Teaching Algebra
Semester 6. Semester
Duration (T+A) 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 5 ECTS
National Credit 3 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Doç. Dr. Gülfem SARPKAYA AKTAŞ


Course Goal

The aim of this course is to provide the teaching and the learning of concepts related to algebra. Thus, they are able to carry out their mathematics courses effectively

Course Content

An overview of algebra teaching and learning.Student difficulties and possible misconceptions about concepts of algebra.Representations, analogies and materials that can be used in algebra teaching

Course Precondition

Not avaible

Resources

Sarpkaya Aktaş, G. (2019). Algebraic Thinking and Teaching with Application Examples. Ankara: Pegem Academy.

Notes

KABAEL, T. U., & TANIŞLI, D. (2010). Teaching from pattern to function in algebraic thinking process. Elementary Education Online, 9(1), 213-228. CANTİMER, G. G. Investigation of 8th Grade Students' Conceptual Images of Algebraic Expressions, Equations and Identities. Journal of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University Faculty of Education, 9(2), 421-440.


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 Know how to teach algebra.
LO02 Know student mistakes, misconceptions and difficulties about algebra and ways to overcome them
LO03 Use the historical development of the basic concepts of algebra, teaching daily life examples and relate algebraic concepts with other courses.
LO04 Use appropriate strategies and materials while teaching algebra.
LO05 Understand and comment on student thinking about algebra topics


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has enough knowledge about mathematics. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Has pedagogical knowledge about teaching profession and field.
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Implements classroom management approaches to be used in educational environments effectively. 5
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Prepares the learning environments in which appropriate teaching methods are used for effective mathematics education in accordance with development and age levels. 5
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Knows the relationship between Mathematics-Society-Environment-History and uses it in professional and daily life.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses Turkish properly and effectively according to the rules.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Selects and designs appropriate materials, in mathematics teaching. 5
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Monitors students' progress using different assessment and evaluation methods and techniques.
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Takes responsibility as an individual and as a team member to solve problems related to the field. 5
PLO10 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı Has life-long learning awareness. 4
PLO11 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Shares his/her knowledge and skills, problems and solutions that he/she identified by means of oral and written communication with the expert and non-expert people. 5
PLO12 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Uses information and communication technologies and other related materials for an effective mathematics teaching. 5
PLO13 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği Has enough foreign language knowledge to follow foreign resources related to the field. 4
PLO14 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Has the knowledge of the purpose, structure and functioning of the Turkish education system. 3
PLO15 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Becomes a teacher who adheres to Atatürk's principles and revolutions. 5


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Sharing the content of the lesson, introducing the course sources, expressing the expectations about the course Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
2 The importance of algebraic thinking and algebraic thinking in mathematics teaching Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
3 Pre-algebraic period, historical development and arithmetic-algebra relation Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
4 Algebra in Secondary School Mathematics Teaching Curriculum Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
5 An overview of algebra teaching and learning Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
6 Appropriate strategies, methods and techniques for algebra teaching Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
7 Representations, analogies and materials that can be used in algebra teaching Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
8 Mid-Term Exam Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Student difficulties and possible misconceptions about concepts of algebra Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
10 Student difficulties and possible misconceptions about concepts of algebra Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
11 Historical development of basic concepts of algebra Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
12 Examples of daily life related to algebraic concepts and relation with other courses Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
13 Presentations of the plans prepared by the students regarding the teaching of a concept of algebra, discussion Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
14 Presentations of the plans prepared by the students regarding the teaching of a concept of algebra, discussion Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Tartışma
15 General overview Reviewing Related Resources Öğretim Yöntemleri:
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16 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 12 12
Final Exam 1 18 18
Total Workload (Hour) 114
Total Workload / 25 (h) 4,56
ECTS 5 ECTS