Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
Algebra Teaching MAE302 Turkish Compulsory 6. Semester 3 + 0 3.0 4.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Doç. Dr. Duygu ARABACI
Instructor(s) Doç. Dr. Duygu ARABACI (Bahar)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Evaluates the transition from arithmetic to algebra and algebraic thinking.
2 Uses different notations in teaching algebra.
3 Identifies misconceptions in algebra teaching.
4 Evaluate the relationships between basic concepts in algebraic thinking.
5 Students gain new mathematical knowledge through problem solving.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
1. Week Introduction to the course and course syllabus. Question and Answer, Lecture
2. Week Algebratic Thinking and its importance for mathematics Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Question and Answer, Discussion, Lecture
3. Week Arithmetic and Algebra Relationship. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Other Activities, Presentation (Preparation)
4. Week Functional Thinking Presentation (Preparation), Question and Answer, Lecture
5. Week Teaching Algebraic Expressions and the Concept of Variables Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Question and Answer, Discussion, Group Work, Lecture
6. Week Preparing lesson plans for teaching the concepts of algebraic expressions and variables, implementing them in the classroom, and evaluating them Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Group Work, Micro Teaching, Lecture
7. Week The Concept of Equality and its Teaching, Preparation of lesson plans for teaching the concept of equality, their implementation in the classroom, and evaluation Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Question and Answer, Group Work, Lecture
8. Week The Concept of Identity and its Teaching, Preparing lesson plans for teaching the concept of identity, implementing them in the classroom, and evaluating them Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Question and Answer, Group Work, Micro Teaching, Lecture
9. Week The Concept of Equation and Teaching the Concept of Equation Presentation (Preparation), Question and Answer, Lecture
10. Week Preparing lesson plans for teaching the concept of equations, implementing them in the classroom, and evaluating them Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Question and Answer, Group Work, Micro Teaching, Lecture
11. Week The Concept of Inequality and Teaching the Concept of Inequality, Preparing lesson plans for teaching the concept of inequality, implementing them in the classroom, and evaluating them. Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Question and Answer, Group Work, Micro Teaching, Lecture
12. Week Patterns, the preparation of lesson plans for teaching the concept of patterns, their implementation in the classroom, and their evaluation Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Question and Answer, Group Work, Micro Teaching, Lecture
13. Week Teaching Linear Relationships and Linear Equations Presentation (Preparation), Question and Answer, Lecture
14. Week Preparing lesson plans for teaching linear relationships and linear equations, implementing them in the classroom, and evaluating them Preparation, After Class Study, Research, Presentation (Preparation), Practice, Discussion, Group Work, Micro Teaching, Lecture
*Midterm and final exam dates are not specified in the 14-week course operation plan. Midterm and final exam dates are held on the dates specified in the academic calendar with the decision of the University Senate.
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 5 5 0
PY3 0 0 0 5 3
PY17 3 0 0 5 4
PY24 0 0 0 0 5
Recommended Sources
Ders Kitabı veya Notu Ders Kitabı veya Ders Notu bulunmamaktadır.
Diğer Kaynaklar
  • 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.
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 13 3 39
Ders Dışı
Preparation, After Class Study 13 3 39
Research 1 3 3
Interview 1 10 10
Presentation (Preparation) 1 10 10
Other Activities 1 6 6
Sınavlar
Homework 1 10.5 10.5
Final 1 10 10
Total Workload 127.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 4.0