Faculty of Education · Secondary School Mathematics Education · Undergraduate
Course Objective
In this course, students will have knowledge about mathematical modeling concepts and modeling processes, work on different modeling problems, develop their modeling problems, learn about modeling in class, to design modeling applications It is aimed to examine and evaluate.
Course Content
Mathematical modeling and problem solving; models of mathematics teaching and modeling process; modeling cycle (problem identification, manipulation, prediction, and verification), model development steps; principles of model development; the application of modeling activities in mathematics classes and the role of teachers; preparing mathematical modeling activities and monitoring students' mathematical thinking processes.
Required Resources
Bukova Güzel, E. (2016). Matematik eğitiminde matematiksel modelleme. Ankara: Pegem Akademi.
Recommended Resources
Haines, C., Galbraith, P., Blum, W & Khan, S. (Eds): Mathematical Modelling (ICTMA 12). Education, engineering and economics. Chichester: Horwood Publishing
Blum, W., Galbraith, P., Henn, H.-W. & Niss, M. (Eds): Modelling and Applications in Mathematics Education. New York: Springer
OECD (2001): Knowledge and Skills for Life. First Results from PISA 2000. Paris: OECD.
Blum, W., Galbraith, P.L., Henn, H-W. & Niss, M. (eds). Modelling and Applications in Mathematics Education. 14th ICMI Study. New York, USA: Springe
Lesh, R. & Doerr, H.M. (eds). Beyond Constructivism: Models and Modeling Perspectives on Mathematics Problem Solving, Learning and Teaching. Mahwah, New Jersey: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Publishers
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 5 | 3 | 15 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction of the course, examination of the course, model and model use in mathematics education | Resources recognition |
| 2 | The relationship between modeling and modeling, mathematical modeling (model models) | Compulsory Source, Part 1 |
| 3 | Mathematical modeling process and examination of different modeling processes in literature. | Compulsory Source, Part 2 |
| 4 | The importance of mathematical modeling in mathematics teaching | Compulsory Source, Part 4 |
| 5 | Different modeling perspectives (example activities according to different perspectives) | Compulsory Source, Part 1 |
| 6 | Mathematical modeling competencies | Compulsory, Part 3 |
| 7 | Analysis of the relationship between mathematical modeling process and modeling competences | Compulsory Source, Part 2-3 |
| 8 | MidTerm | Exam Preparation |
| 9 | Use of modeling activities in teaching (example activities) | Compulsory Source, Part 4 |
| 10 | Characteristics of modeling activities according to different modeling perspectives | Compulsory Source, Part 4 |
| 11 | Application of modeling activities in classroom environment | Compulsory Source, Part 4 |
| 12 | Sample activities design process | Compulsory Source, Part 5 |
| 13 | micro-teaching applications | http://dergipark.gov.tr/download/article-file/256274 GENİŞLETİLMİŞ MİKRO ÖĞRETİM YAŞANTILARI HAKKINDA MATEMATİK ÖĞRETMENİ ADAYLARININ GÖRÜŞLERİ |
| 14 | Micro-teaching applications | http://dergipark.gov.tr/download/article-file/256274 GENİŞLETİLMİŞ MİKRO ÖĞRETİM YAŞANTILARI HAKKINDA MATEMATİK ÖĞRETMENİ ADAYLARININ GÖRÜŞLERİ |
| 15 | Mathematical modeling problems | Compulsory Source, Part 5 |
| 16 | Final | An overview |