Faculty of Education · Secondary School Mathematics Education · Undergraduate
ECTS: 4 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Field Education Elective
Coordinator: Doç. Dr. Elif Esra ARIKAN
Course Objective
To perform mathematics learning permanently by using games.
Course Content
Game and game types; the importance of games in mathematics teaching; theoretical approaches to play; logic, mathematics, intelligence games/puzzles; mathematics and game interaction; examination of some games developed by mathematicians; cultural math games game theory; math games supported by Technology
Course Learning Outcomes
- Explains game and game types.
- Lists the importance of games in mathematics teaching.
- Uses mind games / puzzles.in games
- Adapt existing games to mathematics lessons
- Develops technology supported math games.
- Develops a positive attitude towards mathematics
- Math curiosity increases with games
Core Area Distribution
(14) Teacher Training and Education Science%50 (46) Mathematics and Statistics%50
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerExercise and PracticeGroup StudyBrain StormingSelf studyProblem Solving
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkTesting (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 8 | 8 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Game and game types | Reading Related Resources |
| 2 | Mathematical games | Reading Related Resources |
| 3 | The importance of games in mathematics teaching | Reading Related Resources |
| 4 | Theoretical approaches to the game | Reading Related Resources |
| 5 | Logic Games | Reading Related Resources |
| 6 | Intelligence games | Reading Related Resources |
| 7 | Puzzles, Mazes | Reading Related Resources |
| 8 | midterm | Exam preparation |
| 9 | Math and game interaction | Reading Related Resources |
| 10 | Examination of some games developed by mathematicians | Reading Related Resources |
| 11 | Etnomath | Reading Related Resources |
| 12 | Game theory | Reading Related Resources |
| 13 | Technology supported math games | Reading Related Resources |
| 14 | Teaching with various mathematical concepts | Reading Related Resources |
| 15 | Game Preparation | Material and subject selection |
| 16 | Final | An overview |