Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Assistant Prof. Dr. Ayşe Arzu ARI

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Algebraic thinking knows the importance ofalgebraic thought in mathematics teaching.
2) Know student knowledge about algebrateaching subjects.
3) It establishes the relation of these subjects withdaily life and other subjects

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Learning Outcomes
	1	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	2	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High	High
	3	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

Course Contents

Algebraic thinking, the importance of algebraic thought in teaching mathematics;pre-algebraic period; arithmetic-algebraic relation; generalized arithmetic and functionalthinking; basic algebra concepts; different notations in algebra teaching; teaching ofvariables, algebraic expressions, equations and equations, linear equations, identities andinequalities (using the appropriate teaching materials and strategies, etc.); studentknowledge about these subjects (understanding, interpreting, thinking about thedifficulties experienced by students, mistakes, misconceptions of concepts and theirreasons); these subjects are related to daily life and other lessons

Weekly Schedule

1) Algebraic thinking
2) The importance of algebraic thinking in mathematics teaching
3) Pre-Algebraic Period
4) Arithmetic-algebraic relation
5) Generalized arithmetic and functional thinking
6) Basic algebra concepts
7) Different notations in algebra teaching
8) Midterm
9) Teaching subjects such as variables, algebraic expressions, equations and equations, linear equations, identities and inequalities (using the appropriate teaching materials and strategies, etc.)
10) Teaching subjects such as variables, algebraic expressions, equations and equations, linear equations, identities and inequalities (using the appropriate teaching materials and strategies, etc.)
11) Teaching subjects such as variables, algebraic expressions, equations and equations, linear equations, identities and inequalities (using the appropriate teaching materials and strategies, etc.)
12) Students' knowledge about these subjects (understanding and interpreting student's thoughts about concepts, difficulties experienced by students, mistakes, misconceptions and their reasons)
13) Students' knowledge about these subjects (understanding and interpreting student's thoughts about concepts, difficulties experienced by students, mistakes, misconceptions and their reasons)
14) Students' knowledge about these subjects (understanding and interpreting student's thoughts about concepts, difficulties experienced by students, mistakes, misconceptions and their reasons)
15) Relationship between these subjects in everyday life and other subjects
16) Relationship between these subjects in everyday life and other subjects

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	30%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	70%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

Not Required

Course Unit Title	Course Unit Code	Type of Course Unit	Level of Course Unit	Year of Study	Semester	ECTS Credits
Algebraic Thinking and Teaching	MTO113	Elective	Master's degree	1	Fall	8