| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Literacy | EGT725 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Ayşe Arzu ARI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Defines the basic concepts, theories and applications in mathematics.
2) Ability to use mathematical language
3) Ability to solve problems, think mathematically, see and use mathematical relationships in social, current and scientific events
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | ||
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| 1 | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 2 | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
| 3 | High | High | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | High | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | No relation | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
absent
Course Contents
Mathematical literacy is the ability to transform an expression into a mathematical expression, to use mathematical language, to solve problems, to think mathematically, to see and use mathematical relationships in social, current and scientific events.
Weekly Schedule
1) Mathematical Literacy and Purpose2) Basic Concepts of Mathematical Literacy
3) Classification of Mathematical Literacy Questions
4) PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) Framework
5) Turkey's Performance in PISA
6) Analysis of the Mathematical Literacy Modelling Process
7) Maths Literacy Skills: Communication Skills
8) Midterm
9) Mathematical Literacy Skills: Mathematising Skills
10) Maths Literacy Skills: Reasoning and Proof Skills
11) Mathematics Teaching and Mathematical Literacy
12) Mathematical Literacy Modelling Process and Problem Solving Teaching
13) Mathematical Literacy and Teaching Mathematical Concepts
14) Maths Literacy Assessment
15) Examples of teaching activities
16) Final exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- 1. Altun, M.(2022). İlkokullarda (1,2,3,4.Sınıflarda). Matematik Öğretimi. Bursa: Ekin Yayınevi.
2- 2.Altun, M., Ülger, K. ve Bozkurt, I.(2022). Matematik Okuryazarlığı El Kitabı. Bursa: Ekin Basımevi.
3- Çepni, S. (2016). PISA ve TİMSS Mantığını ve Sorularını Anlama. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
4- Karabel, T. (2018). Matematik Okuryazarlığı ve PISA. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required