Course ID:
Course Code & Number
MATE 353
Course Title
Communication in Mathematics Classrooms
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Semester:
Type of Course:
Elective
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Recognizing that mathematics is a language with its own symbols and terminology, using the symbols and terms of mathematics effectively and correctly, using mathematical language in mathematics itself and in an appropriate and effective way in different disciplines and life, expressing mathematical ideas using different forms of representation such as concrete model, shape, picture, graphic, table, symbol etc. expressing mathematical thoughts verbally and by writing, connecting daily language with mathematical language and symbols, connecting mathematical language with daily language and symbols; interpreting the accuracy and meaning of mathematical ideas.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide students understanding of the role of communication in mathematics classrooms. The students will understand that mathematics is a kind of language and widely used in different disciplines and life.
Software Usage
If relevant to the course
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Appreciate that mathematics is a language having its own symbols and terminology.
- Use the terminology of mathematics appropriately and correctly.
- Exemplify the use of knowledge of terminology of mathematics in other disciplines and life.
- Express different mathematical ideas using different forms of representations.
- Express mathematical thoughts verbally and by writing.
- Connect daily language with mathematical language and symbols.
- Interpret the accuracy and meaning of mathematical ideas.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Inquiry
Predict-Observe-Explain
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Oral Questioning
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Lesson Design
Design Content
If relevant to the course
Recommended Reading
- Chronaki, A., & Christiansen, I. M. (Eds.). (2006). Challenging perspectives on mathematics classroom communication. IAP.
- Rinaldi, N. J. (2013). Communication and Creativity in the Math Classroom: Non-traditional Activities and Strategies that Stress Life Skills. R&L Education.
- Cobb, P., Yackel, E., & McClain, K. (Eds.). (2012). Symbolizing and communicating in mathematics classrooms: Perspectives on discourse, tools, and instructional design. Routledge.
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 28 |
| Course Readings | 21 |
| Observation | 8 |
| Hands-on Work | 14 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 21 |
| Resource Review | 10 |
| Team Designs | 10 |
Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: