MATE 403

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

MATE 403

Course Title

Misconceptions in Mathematics Education

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Senior

Semester:

Fall

Type of Course:

Compulsory

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Mathematical mistake, difficulty and misconception; types of misconceptions, mathematics concepts and misconceptions in literature related to these concepts; inquiry techniques to find out students’ thinking processes, finding solutions to misconceptions according to the characteristics of the subject area and individual differences of students.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students deep understanding of misconceptions in mathematics teaching. By means of several case analysis, students will have an opportunity to understand possible causes of and solution ways for misconceptions. 

Software Usage

 If relevant to the course

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Exemplify mathematical mistakes, difficulties, errors and misconceptions in mathematics.
2. Differentiate types of misconceptions based on related literature.
3. Collaborate on inquiry techniques to find out students’ thinking processes.
4. Discuss on possible causes of misconceptions.
5. Derive possible solutions for misconceptions.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Discussion/Debate Inquiry Collaborating Predict-Observe-Explain Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Brainstorming Drama/Roleplaying Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Case Studies / Homework Observation

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

 If relevant to the course

Recommended Reading

1. Ashlock, R. B. (2010). Error patterns in computation: Using error patterns to help each student learn. Allyn & Bacon.
2. Ojose B. (2015). Common Misconceptions in Mathematics Strategies to Correct Them. University Press of America.
3. Ryan, J. & Williams, J. (2007). Children’s Mathematics 4-15. Learning from Errors and Misconceptions. Berkshire: McGraw-Hill.
4. Hansen, A., Drews, D., Dudgeon, J., Lawton, F., & Surtees, L. (2017). Children's errors in mathematics. Learning Matters.
5. Bamberger, H. J., & Schultz-Ferrell, K. (2010). Activities to Undo Math Misconceptions: PreK-grade 2. Heinemann.

Required Reading

Grading

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Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Lectures	28
Course Readings	20
Debate	10
Observation	3
Exams/Quizzes	16
Research review	10

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