Mathematical Modeling
Elementary Mathematics Education
Faculty of Education
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematical Modeling | IMO402 | Compulsory | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Ayşe Arzu ARI
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Explores the research on the development of mathematical thinking.
2) Mathematical concepts and relations betweenthese concepts are shown with different models.
3) These models adapt the concepts taught and the relationships between them to the level ofthe learners.
4) Develop mathematical models related to topics.
5) Researches the field.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||
| 1 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 2 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 3 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 4 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Problem Solving
Course Contents
Mathematical modeling and problem solving; modeling and modeling process inmathematics teaching; modeling cycle (problem identification, manipulation, predictionand verification), model development steps; model development principles; theapplication of modeling activities in mathematics classes and the role of the teacher;preparing mathematical modeling activities and monitoring students' mathematicalthinking processes.
Weekly Schedule
1) Strategies for solving problem in mathematic.2) Strategies for solving problem in mathematic.
3) Strategies for solving problem in mathematic.
4) Problem solving.
5) Problem solving.
6) Problem solving.
7) Modeling approaches in solving mathematic problems.
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Modeling approaches in solving mathematic problems.
10) Modeling approaches in solving mathematic problems.
11) Modeling approaches in solving mathematic problems.
12) Development of mathematical thinking and modeling research.
13) Development of mathematical thinking and modeling research.
14) Development of mathematical thinking and modeling research.
15) Presentations.
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Altun, M. Matematik Öğretimi
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Demonstration
5) Modelling
6) Group Study
7) Brain Storming
8) Problem Solving
9) Project Based Learning
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required