EMT 270

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

EMT 270

Course Title

Problem Solving in Mathematics Education

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(1+2+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 3 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Semester:

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite::

Catalog Description

Problem, problem solving and problem types. The importance of problem- solving instruction. Recent developments in problem solving. Mathematical problem-solving strategies. Examples of problems that can be solved by different problem-solving strategies. Evaluation of problem solving. Definition, process, characteristics and importance of problem posing. Classifications of problem posing, problem posing strategies, different problem posing studies, problem posing in middle school mathematics curriculum and textbooks. Evaluation of problem posing.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students with a deep understanding of problem solving, problem posing and the importance of their teaching. For both problem solving and problem posing, students will deal with several strategies, evaluation of processes and recent developments related to each.

Software Usage

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 

1. identify problems and types of problems,
2. discuss the importance of problem-solving instruction in mathematics teaching,
3. identify problem solving steps and problem-solving strategies,
4. analyze the ways of evaluating problem solving process,
5. interpret problem posing process and strategies in different problem posing studies, 
6. analyze the position of problem posing in middle school curriculum and textbooks,
7. analyze the ways of evaluating problem posing process.

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Questioning Reading Problem Solving Inquiry Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Brainstorming Hands-on Activities Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Case Studies / Homework Presentation (Oral/Poster) Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Hands-on Work

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	5
Report on a Topic	10
Case Study Analysis	8
Oral Presentation	10

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