Course Information

Course Information
Course Title Code Language Type Semester L+U Hour Credits ECTS
- MTÖ401 Turkish Compulsory 7. Semester 2 + 0 3.0 3.0
Prerequisite Courses
Course Level Undergraduate
Mode of delivery Face to face
Course Coordinator Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Duygu ARABACI
Instructor(s) Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Duygu ARABACI (Güz)
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
# Öğrenme Kazanımı
1 Students will learn different approaches towards problem solving.
2 Students will know the types of problem and strategies of problem solving.
3 Students will design different lesson design towards different learning areas with problem based learning.
4 Students will learn alternative evaluation systems through problem solving and posing.
5 Students will know problem posing processes and be able to use in their teaching.
Lesson Plan (Weekly Topics)
Week Topics/Applications Method
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? Interview Class Hours
2. Week Problem solving process: Polya's problem solving steps Interview Presentation (Preparation) Other Activities Class Hours
3. Week Problem posing and problem posing strategies Presentation (Preparation) Other Activities Interview Class Hours
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 Interview Class Hours
5. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the Prediction Check strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Class Hours Interview Other Activities
6. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the drawing diagrams strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Interview Other Activities Class Hours
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 Class Hours Interview
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. Interview Other Activities Class Hours
10. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the guessing strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Other Activities Interview Class Hours
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. Class Hours Interview Other Activities
12. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the Working Backwards strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Other Activities Interview Class Hours
13. Week Examining the problems that can be solved with the elimination strategy and posing problems in accordance with the strategy. Other Activities Interview Class Hours
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 Interview Class Hours
*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.
The Matrix for Course & Program Learning Outcomes
No Program Requirements Level of Contribution
1 2 3 4 5
1 They know and apply contemporary teaching methods and techniques, assessment and evaluation methods.
17 Have the skills of mathematical communication, problem solving, reasoning and relating.
18 utilize the mathematical content knowledge in an effective manner during the learning and teaching process.
24 learn how to learn
Relations with Education Attainment Program Course Competencies
Program Requirements DK1 DK2 DK3 DK4 DK5
PY1 5 5 4 5 4
PY17 0 5 4 0 5
PY18 0 0 5 0 0
PY24 0 5 0 5 0
Recommended Sources
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Diğer Kaynaklar
  • Ortaokullarda Matematik Öğretimi (5-6-7 ve 8. Sınıflarda). Murat Altun, Aktüel Yayınları.
  • Matematiksel Sıradışı Problem Çözme Stratejileri ve Örnekleri, Yeliz Yazgan Çiğdem Arslan, Pegem Yayınevi
ECTS credits and course workload
ECTS credits and course workload Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Ders İçi
Class Hours 13 2 26
Ders Dışı
Interview 13 1 13
Presentation (Preparation) 2 2 4
Other Activities 11 1 11
Sınavlar
Final 1 2.5 2.5
Classroom Activities 10 2 20
Total Workload 76.5
*AKTS = (Total Workload) / 25,5 ECTS Credit of the Course 3.0