| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Algebra | MTÖ302 | 6. Semester | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 5.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assist. Prof. Dr. Duygu ARABACI |
| Instructor(s) |
Duygu ARABACI |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | To provide teaching and technique, relevant resources and training, assessment and materials necessary for teaching algebra. |
| Course Content | Algebraic thinking, the importance of algebraic thinking in mathematics teaching; pre-algebraic period; arithmetic-algebra relationship; generalized arithmetic and functional thinking; basic algebra concepts; different representations in algebra teaching; teaching variable, algebraic expression, equality and equation, linear equations, identities and inequalities (organizing the course content, using appropriate teaching materials and strategies, etc.); student knowledge about these subjects (understanding and interpreting student ideas about concepts, knowing students' difficulties, mistakes, misconceptions and their reasons); the relationship of these subjects with daily life and other lessons. |
| Learning Outcomes |
- Evaluates the transition from arithmetic to algebra and algebraic thinking. - Uses different notations in teaching algebra. - Identifies misconceptions in algebra teaching. - Evaluate the relationships between basic concepts in algebraic thinking. - Students gain new mathematical knowledge through problem solving. |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Algebratic Thinking and its importance for mathematics. | Course Hours Preparation, After Class Study Research Other Activities Verbal Expression |
| 2. Week | Arithmetic and Algebra Relationship. | Research Other Activities Course Hours Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study |
| 3. Week | Historical development of algebra and its teaching. | Preparation, After Class Study Verbal Expression Visual Presentation Course Hours Other Activities Research |
| 4. Week | Activity-based algebra teaching. | Preparation, After Class Study Research Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression |
| 5. Week | The use of materials in algebra teaching. | Course Hours Visual Presentation Verbal Expression Other Activities |
| 6. Week | Teaching algebra by design. | Visual Presentation Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Other Activities |
| 7. Week | Modeling perspective in the development of algebraic reasoning. | Research Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 8. Week | MIDTERM | |
| 9. Week | The use of technology in the development of algebraic thinking. | Preparation, After Class Study Course Hours Research Verbal Expression Visual Presentation |
| 10. Week | Examples of algebra teaching in other countries. | Preparation, After Class Study Research Verbal Expression Course Hours |
| 11. Week | Student difficulties and misconceptions in the development of algebraic thinking. | Course Hours Research Verbal Expression |
| 12. Week | Examination of research on algebraic thinking. | Verbal Expression Course Hours Research |
| 13. Week | Examination of research on algebraic thinking. | Research Course Hours Verbal Expression |
| 14. Week | Final | Course Hours Research Verbal Expression |
| Kieran, C. (1992). The Learning and Teaching of School Algebra. In D. A. Grouws (Ed.). Handbook of research on mathematics teaching teaching and learning (pp. 390-419). New York: Macmillan. |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | DK1 | DK2 | DK3 | DK4 | DK5 | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 0 | - |
| PY3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | - |
| PY17 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | - |
| PY24 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Preparation, After Class Study | 13 | 3 | 39 |
| Research | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Activities | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Verbal Expression | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Visual Presentation | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 10.5 | 10.5 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload | 127.5 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5.0 | ||
