Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- MTÖ401 7. Semester 2 + 0 3.0 3.0
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 The use of problem-solving in mathematics teaching and be able to prepare rich learning environments with problem-based learning
Course Content Problem and problem solving, types of the problems, the importance of teaching problem solving, recent developments in problem solving, mathematical problem solving strategies and the importance of multiple representations in problem solving; problem examples that can be solved with different problem solving strategies, evaluation of problem solving; definition, process, properties and importance of problem posing, problem posing classifications, problem posing strategies, making different problem setting exercises; problem solving in secondary school mathematics curriculum and textbooks; evaluation of problem posing.
Learning Outcomes - Students will learn different approaches towards problem solving.
- Students will know the types of problem and strategies of problem solving.
- Students will design different lesson design towards different learning areas with problem based learning.
- Students will learn alternative evaluation systems through problem solving and posing.
- Students will know problem posing processes and be able to use in their teaching.
Weekly Topics (Content)
Week Topics Learning Methods
1. Week Exchanging information and ideas regarding course content, processing and measurement and evaluation process; What is the problem and problem solving? How should a good problem be? Course Hours Verbal Expression
2. Week Problem solving process: Polya's problem solving steps Verbal Expression Course Hours Other Activities Visual Presentation
3. Week Problem posing and problem posing strategies Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours Visual Presentation
4. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the systematic list making strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours
5. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the Prediction Check strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours
6. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the drawing diagrams strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Course Hours Other Activities Verbal Expression
7. Week The examination of problems that can be solved looking for a pattern strategy and the examination of impact algebraic thinking of the patterns. Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours
8. Week MIDTERM Preparation, After Class Study
9. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the Using Variables (Writing Equality or Inequality) strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Verbal Expression Other Activities Course Hours
10. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the guessing strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Verbal Expression Course Hours Other Activities
11. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the Benefiting from the Solution of Similar Simple Problems strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours
12. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the Working Backwards strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Other Activities Course Hours Verbal Expression
13. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the elimination strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Other Activities Course Hours Verbal Expression
14. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the table making and reasoning strategies and posing problems in accordance with the strategies. Other Activities Verbal Expression Course Hours
Recommended Sources
Matematiksel Sıradışı Problem Çözme Stratejileri ve Örnekleri, Yeliz Yazgan Çiğdem Arslan, Pegem Yayınevi
Ortaokullarda Matematik Öğretimi (5-6-7 ve 8. Sınıflarda). Murat Altun, Aktüel Yayınları.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements Contribution Level DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5 Measurement Method
PY1 3 5 5 4 5 4 -
PY17 4 0 5 4 0 5 -
PY18 3 0 0 5 0 0 -
PY24 3 0 5 0 5 0 -
*DK = Course's Contrubution.
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
ECTS credits and course workload
Event Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Hours 13 2 26
Other Activities 11 1 11
Verbal Expression 13 1 13
Visual Presentation 2 2 4
Final 1 2.5 2.5
Classroom Activities 10 2 20
Total Workload 76.5
ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0