COURSE UNIT TITLE

: COMMUNICATION IN MATHEMATICS CLASSES

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
OME 5022 COMMUNICATION IN MATHEMATICS CLASSES ELECTIVE 2 0 0 4

Offered By

ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATION

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SEMIHA KULA ÜNVER

Offered to

ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATION

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to make mathematics student teachers aware that mathematics is a language with its own symbols and terminology, to recognize the importance of communication in mathematics classes, and to gain the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Realize that mathematics has a language with its own symbols and terminology.
2   Use the symbols and terms of mathematics effectively and correctly.
3   Know and effectively use the forms of representation specific to mathematics teaching.
4   Know and use communication methods related to mathematical language.
5   Interpret the correctness and meaning of mathematical ideas.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Sharing the content of the lesson, introducing the course sources, expressing the expectations about the course
2 The relationship between thinking and language use
3 Structure and properties of mathematics language
4 The importance of communication in mathematics classes
5 The place of the use of mathematics language in the Secondary School Mathematics Teaching Curriculum
6 Effective use of mathematics language in mathematics teaching
7 General principles of mathematical writing and examination of faulty situations
8 Course overview, evaluation and midterm examination
9 Using different forms of representation such as concrete model, figure, picture, graphic, table, and symbol when expressing mathematical thinking
10 Associating daily language with mathematical language and symbols and vice versa
11 Expressing mathematical ideas verbally in an effective way
12 Expressing mathematical ideas effectively in written form
13 Place and importance of writing in mathematics education
14 Types and characteristics of writing activities used in mathematics education
15 Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Vygotsky, L. S. (1985). Düşünce ve Dil (çev. S. Koray). Istanbul: Kaynak Kitabevi.
Barton, B. (2008). The language of mathematics: Telling mathematical tales. Springer.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, Discussion, Question-Answer, Problem Solving, Group Work.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Midterm
2 FN Semester final exam
3 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examFN * 0.60
4 BUT Make-up note
5 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.40 + Student examBUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

Midterm and final exams are determined according to the weekly course content within the scope of the learning outcomes of the course.

Assessment Criteria

To be announced.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

semiha.kula@deu.edu.tr
Cahit Arf Building, 324
12372

Office Hours

Tuesday 09:00-10:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 13 2 26
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 13 2 26
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 91

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.1453
LO.25344453
LO.35344453
LO.45344453
LO.55344453

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