Course Code & Number
MATE 404
Course Title
Modeling in Mathematics Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Senior
Semester:
Spring
Type of Course:
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery:
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction:
English
Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::
Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Catalog Description
Mathematical modeling and problem solving; models in mathematics teaching and modeling process; modeling cycle (problem identification, manipulation, estimation and verification), model development steps; principles of model development; modeling activities implementation in mathematics classes and role of teacher; preparing mathematical modeling activities and monitoring student’ mathematical thinking processes.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide student deep understanding of modelling in mathematics education. By actively involing in modeling processes in several problem solving sessions, students will gain information about modeling cycle. In addition to this, they will be actively involve in teaching process of modeling as well.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:
- Collaborate on relationship between mathematical modeling and problem solving.
- Exemplify models in mathematics teaching.
- Drive modeling process and cycle while solving problems.
- List steps and principles of model development.
- Interpret the process of using modeling activities in mathematics classes.
- Prepare modeling activites for middle school mathematics lessons.
- Conduct modeling activites for middle school mathematics lessons.
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Reflection
Recommended Reading
- Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2013). Elementary and middle school mathematics: teaching developmentally. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
- Musser, L.G., Burger, F. W. & Peterson, B. E. (2007). Mathematics for Elementary Teachers. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Lesh, R. A., & Doerr, H. M. (2003). Beyond constructivism: Models and modeling perspectives on mathematics problem solving, learning, and teaching. Routledge.