Course ID:
Course Code & Number
EMT 404
Course Title
Mathematical Modeling in Mathematics Education
Level
BS
Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits
(3+0+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 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
Principles of mathematical modeling. Relationship between mathematical modeling and problem solving. Models in mathematics teaching and modeling process. Mathematical modeling cycle (identification, manipulation, estimation and verification). Implementation of mathematical modeling activities (teacher’s role, student’s role). Development process of mathematical modeling activities and monitoring students’ mathematical thinking processes.
Course Objectives
The aim of this course is to provide students with a deep understanding of modeling in mathematics education. By actively engaging in modeling processes in several problem-solving sessions, students will gain information about modeling cycle. In addition to this, they will be actively involved in teaching process of modeling as well.
Software Usage
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- distinguish the relationship between mathematical modeling and problem solving,
- identify models in mathematics teaching,
- list steps and principles of model development,
- interpret the process of using modeling activities in mathematics classes,
- prepare modeling activities for middle school mathematics lessons.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:
Telling/Explaining
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Problem Solving
Inquiry
Collaborating
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Concept Mapping
Guest Speakers
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria:
Test / Exam
Case Studies / Homework
Portfolio
Others
Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:
Project
Design Content
Recommended Reading
Required Reading
Grading
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:
Course Coordinator:
Dr. Zerrin Toker
Student Workload:
| Workload | Hrs |
|---|---|
| Exams/Quizzes | 10 |
| Resource Review | 10 |
| Report on a Topic | 10 |
| Case Study Analysis | 10 |
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