COURSE UNIT TITLE

: FIELD ELC. 6 (MATHEMATıCS LıTERACY)

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
IMÖ 3014 FIELD ELC. 6 (MATHEMATıCS LıTERACY) 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 ensure that student teachers are trained as individuals who can relate mathematics to daily life, develop mathematical thinking and problem-solving skills, and think critically and analytically. In addition, it is aimed to provide them with the necessary pedagogical knowledge and awareness to help their future students gain mathematical literacy.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   Defines the concept of mathematical literacy and explains its importance.
2   Develops mathematical models suitable for daily life problems.
3   Can interpret graphs, tables and numerical data correctly.
4   Uses mathematical arguments in critical thinking and decision-making processes.
5   Plans and evaluates teaching activities to develop mathematical literacy.

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 1. Introduction to mathematical literacy: concepts, history, importance
2 2. Mathematical thinking and reasoning
3 3. Mathematics in daily life
4 4. Numerical literacy and financial awareness
5 5. Mathematical literacy in PISA
6 6. Mathematical literacy in international exams such as TIMSS
7 7. Teaching strategies for mathematical literacy
8 8. Midterm exam
9 9. Educational digital tools and resources (sample applications)
10 10. Activity design and implementation planning
11 11. Activity presentations and peer feedback
12 12. Mathematical literacy with an interdisciplinary approach
13 13. Social issues and mathematical literacy
14 14. Microteaching applications for mathematical literacy
15 15. Final exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Altun, M. Matematik okuryazarlığı el kitabı. Bursa: Alfa Aktüel Akademi Yayıncılık.
Kabael, T. Matematik Okuryazarlığı ve PISA. Ankara: Anı.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Explaining, lecture, demonstrating, discussion, case study, collaborative learning.

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE Midterm Exam
2 DTK Other Activity
3 FN Semester final exam
4 BNS BNS Student examVZ * 0.30 + Student examDTK * 0.10 + FN * 0.60
5 BUT Make- up note
6 BBN End of make-up grade Student examVZ * 0.30 +Student examDTK * 0.10 + BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Midterm exam, presentations and final exam.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

semiha.kula@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Will be announced at the beginning of the semester.

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 10 10
Preparation for final exam 1 15 15
Preparing presentations 13 1 13
Final 1 1 1
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 92

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.1245
LO.2355223
LO.334322
LO.444355
LO.5544234

CONTACT INFORMATION
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Phone: +90(232) 412 12 12 - Fax: +90 (232) 464 81 35

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