Elementary Mathematics Teaching

The primary aim of the Division of Mathematics Education in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education is to train mathematics teachers who will teach at lower secondary level, i.e. grades 5-8. Graduates will be able to work as teachers and administrators in schools affiliated with the Ministry of National Education, private schools and various institutions. They also have the opportunity to work as teaching staff at various universities by continuing with master's and doctoral studies. Students are entitled to study in our division by being placed according to the results of the central exam conducted by ÖSYM. Students are admitted based on the Mathematics-Science 1 (MF-1) score.

Our Vision

To become a research and education institution that represents success on national and universal platforms in the field of mathematics education, and to contribute to society by training teachers who are good examples in mathematics and science education, embrace contemporary educational approaches and are open to developing themselves in their field.

Our Mission

To train teachers and academics in the field of mathematics education who follow, research and apply the latest developments, think in an enlightened and creative way, are ready for the innovations of the information society and meet the needs of the contemporary world. To ensure that the necessary care is taken so that our students can in turn educate individuals who produce knowledge, can use it functionally in life, solve problems, think critically and analytically, and are entrepreneurial, determined, communicative, empathetic and contribute to society and cultural heritage. To encourage our teaching staff to carry out national and international academic activities and to build a department that is strong in all respects.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Esra ARIKAN
Head of the Elementary Mathematics Teaching Programme