Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF EDUCATION / İMEAE 508 - ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION

Code: İMEAE 508 Course Title: COMMUNICATION IN MATHEMATICS Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 4
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer DERYA ÖZLEM YAZLIK (doyazlik@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To enable pre-service teachers to realize the symbols and terminology that are unique to mathematics and to use them effectively and correctly. To gain the ability to use the language of mathematics appropriately and effectively in mathematics itself and in different disciplines.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can use mathematical symbols and terminology effectively and accurately PO-1 Has the information of teaching programs, teaching strategies, measurement and assessment methods related to the field.
PO-7 Uses mathematical language accurately and effectively in their mathematics courses and in planning learning and teaching process.
Examination
Performance Project
LO-2 Can use the language of mathematics appropriately and effectively in itself and in different disciplines PO-3 Explains the concepts and the relations between concepts related to the field at a level that can meet the needs of the students.
PO-7 Uses mathematical language accurately and effectively in their mathematics courses and in planning learning and teaching process.
Examination
Performance Project
LO-3 Can express mathematical ideas with different representations in written and verbal form. PO-1 Has the information of teaching programs, teaching strategies, measurement and assessment methods related to the field.
PO-7 Uses mathematical language accurately and effectively in their mathematics courses and in planning learning and teaching process.
Examination
Performance Project
LO-4 Can interpret the correctness and meaning of mathematical ideas. PO-2 Has the information about the nature, source, limit, accuracy, validity and reliability of knowledge.
PO-7 Uses mathematical language accurately and effectively in their mathematics courses and in planning learning and teaching process.
PO-16 Evaluates the knowledge and skills in a critical way.
Examination
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Recognizing that mathematics is a language with its own symbols and terminology, using the symbols and terms of mathematics effectively and correctly, using the mathematical language within mathematics itself, to use it appropriately and effectively in different disciplines and life, concrete models, shapes, pictures, graphics, tables, symbols, etc. expressing mathematical ideas using different forms of representation; verbal and written expression of mathematical thoughts, everyday language, mathematical language and symbols, associating mathematical language with everyday language and symbols; interpreting the accuracy and meaning of mathematical ideas
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Study of mathematical symbols and terminology Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer
2 Examination of definitions, symbols and terms of mathematical concepts Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer
3 Examining the effective use of mathematical language in mathematics itself and in different disciplines. Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer
4 Expressing mathematical concepts with different forms of representation Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer
5 Associating everyday language with mathematical language and symbols, mathematical language with everyday language and symbols. Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer
6 Interpretation and discussion of the correctness of mathematical ideas Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer
7 Problem solving and writing exercises Discussion Method, Narration Method, Question and Answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Examining and discussing sample discourses in mathematics classes Discussion Method, Group Work
10 Examination of sample discourses in mathematics classes in terms of students' misconceptions Discussion Method, Group Work
11 Examining skill-based problems associated with daily life and doing writing exercises Discussion Method, Group Work
12 Writing, discussing and giving feedback on sample discourses that can be realized in mathematics classes Discussion Method, Group Work
13 Writing, discussing and giving feedback on sample discourses that can be realized in mathematics classes Discussion Method, Group Work
14 Writing, discussing and giving feedback on sample discourses that can be realized in mathematics classes Discussion Method, Group Work
15 Writing, discussing and giving feedback on sample discourses that can be realized in mathematics classes Discussion Method, Group Work
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Baki, A. (2006). Kuramdan Uygulamaya Matematik Eğitimi. Derya Kitabevi, Trabzon
2 Bingölbali, E., ve Özmantar, M. F. (2014). Matematiksel zorluklar ve çözüm önerileri. Pegem Akademi: Ankara.
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbooks, Lecture Notes, Computer and Projection

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 16 2 60
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 3 5 15
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 7 21
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 121