Faculty of Education · Primary School Teaching · Undergraduate
Course Objective
To be able to understand mathematical concepts and systems, make logical induction and deductive inferences, expressing their own mathematical thoughts and reasoning within the process of solving mathematical problems, develop problem-solving strategies and use them to solve everyday problems, generate a mathematical model, developing a positive attitude towards mathematics, be able to appreciate the power of mathematics including its network of relationships, research and knowledge generation, to give students the ability to enhance to be systematic, careful and responsible skills
Course Content
Number systems and hierarchical model, closure properties of number systems according to the four processing system, mathematical modeling, problem solving and setup with four operations, solving and problem posing including routine problems involving the four operations, number system conversion (decimal to other base system), four operations with radix numeration system except the decimal system, divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 with proofs, least common multiple and greatest common divisor, four operations with fractions and relations between fraction and ratio, decimal fractions and four operations with decimal fractions, pattern, basic geometric shapes, basic solid geometry, concept of measurement and basic units of measurement, geometric solids and expansions
Required Resources
Kaçar, A. (2017). Temel matematik I-II. Pegem Akademi.
Baykul, Y. (2014). İlkokulda matematik öğretimi (1-5. sınıflar). Pegem Akademi
Recommended Resources
Baki, A. (2006). Kuramdan uygulamaya matematik eğitimi. Derya Kitabevi.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Conducts conceptual and operational learning about subjects in context
- Explains proportional reasoning ability and generate related problems
- Improves spatial thinking skills
- Associate knowledge with daily life by developing problem solving and problem posing skills
- Has affective characteristics of believing in practicality of mathematics and developing positive attitudes towards mathematics
- Can build mathematical model
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 4 | 64 |
| Midterm | 1 | 5 | 5 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Number systems and hierarchical model | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 2 | Closure properties of number systems according to the four processing system | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 3 | Mathematical modeling | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 4 | Solve problems with the four operations and posing problems | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 5 | Number system conversion (decimal to other base system) | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 6 | Four operations with radix numeration system except the decimal system | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 7 | Divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 with proofs | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 8 | Week of midterms | Week of midterms |
| 9 | Least common multiple and greatest common divisor | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 10 | Four operations with fractions and relations between fraction and ratio | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 11 | Decimal fractions and four operations with decimal fractions | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 12 | Pattern | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 13 | Basic geometric shapes | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 14 | Geometric solids and expansions | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 15 | Concept of measurement and basic units of measurement | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 16 | Week of final exams | Week of final exams |