Course ID:
Course Code & Number
PRED 303
Course Title
Mathematics Education 1
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits
Year of Study:
Junior
Semester:
Fall
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
The aim and basic principles of mathematics teaching. National primary school mathematics curriculum. NCTM and Common Core State Standards. Learning areas and sub-learning areas. Mathematical process standards- problem solving, reasoning, communication, connections, representations. Major learning theories and their implications for teaching mathematics. Assessment and evaluation in mathematics education. Development of the mathematical concepts in primary school mathematics curriculum including early number concepts, number sense, arithmetical operations, whole numbers, place value.
Course Objectives
The main objective of this course is to provide students understanding of what it means to know and do mathematics and developing skills in teaching mathematical concepts in primary school curriculum including early number concepts, number sense, arithmetical operations, whole numbers, place value.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- define content standards, process standards and standards of mathematical practice,
- connect learning theories to effective teaching practices in mathematics,
- critique mathematical tasks to determine if they promote problem solving and procedural fluency,
- design activities for the development of mathematical process skills,
- design mathematical tasks to assess students’ understanding in mathematics.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Demonstrating
Problem Solving
Collaborating
Microteaching
Oral Presentations/Reports
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Quiz
Presentation (Oral/Poster)
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Lesson plans & Microteaching
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Kübra Çelikdemir
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Course Readings | 28 |
| Hands-on Work | 14 |
| Exams/Quizzes | 20 |
| Resource Review | 20 |
| Oral Presentation | 20 |
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