MATHEMATICS EDUCATION - NON THESIS | Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

About the Program

-It consists of ten thirty-hour courses and graduates project work. (Total 90 ECTS) The standard duration of completing this program is two semesters, and the maximum term is three semesters.

Program Objectives & Goals

Objectives

To examine interdisciplinary studies on mathematics education
To provide cooperative learning with group Works
To examine the problems in the field of mathematics education and to produce solutions
To use the knowledge of mathematics in daily life
To have patience, determination, diligence, carefulness, self-confidence, self-regulation skills and to develop these features in learning and teaching mathematics
To follow the literature specific to the mathematics education field
To be able to explain and communicate their thoughts in a logical way using the language of mathematics
To develop strategies, policies and to implement plans on mathematics education and to evaluate the results within the framework of quality processes

Program Learning Outcomes

KNOWLEDGE

Applies common research and analysis methods used in education
Interpret scientific research in the field of mathematics education and discuss it with relevant stakeholders
makes evaluations about the special theories, approaches and applications chosen in the field of mathematics education.

COMPETENCE

Conducts scientific research on problems in the field of mathematics education individually and jointly. Selects a research method suitable for the problem, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results.
Presents a research in mathematics education in oral and written form.

Applies common research and analysis methods used in education
Interpret scientific research in the field of mathematics education and discuss it with relevant stakeholders
Conducts scientific research on problems in the field of mathematics education individually and jointly. Selects a research method suitable for the problem, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results.
Presents a research in mathematics education in oral and written form.
makes evaluations about the special theories, approaches and applications chosen in the field of mathematics education.

Subject-Specific Qualifications	Programme Learning Outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical / Conceptual
Alanının ilişkili olduğu disiplinler arası etkileşimi teşhis eder. Lisans düzeyi yeterliliklerine dayalı olarak, aynı veya farklı bir alanda bilgilerini uzmanlık düzeyinde geliştirir, derinleştirir ve istatistik metotları kullanarak analiz eder ve yorumlar.	Applies common research and analysis methods used in education Interpret scientific research in the field of mathematics education and discuss it with relevant stakeholders makes evaluations about the special theories, approaches and applications chosen in the field of mathematics education.
COMPETENCE
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility
Alanı ile ilgili uzmanlık gerektiren bir çalışmayı bağımsız olarak yürütür. Alanı ile ilgili uygulamalarda karşılaşılan ve öngörülemeyen karmaşık sorunların çözümü için yeni stratejik yaklaşımlar geliştirir ve sorumluluk alarak çözüm üretir. Alanı ile ilgili sorunların çözümlenmesini gerektiren ortamlarda liderlik yapar.	Conducts scientific research on problems in the field of mathematics education individually and jointly. Selects a research method suitable for the problem, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results.
Communication and Social Competence
Alanındaki güncel gelişmeleri ve kendi çalışmalarını, nicel ve nitel veriler ile destekleyerek alanındaki ve alan dışındaki gruplara, yazılı, sözlü ve görsel olarak sistemli biçimde aktarır. Alanının gerektirdiği düzeyde bilgisayar yazılımı ile birlikte bilişim ve iletişim teknolojilerini ileri düzeyde kullanır. Bir yabancı dili en az Avrupa Dil Portföyü B2 Genel Düzeyinde kullanarak sözlü ve yazılı iletişim kurar Sosyal ilişkileri ve bu ilişkileri yönlendiren normları eleştirel bir bakış açısıyla inceler, geliştirir ve gerektiğinde değiştirmek üzere harekete geçer.	Presents a research in mathematics education in oral and written form.

Relationship Between Programme Learning Outcomes and Objectives

KNOWLEDGE		OBJECTIVE								T	%
Theoretical / Conceptual		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8
1	Applies common research and analysis methods used in education	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	36	%90,00
2	Interpret scientific research in the field of mathematics education and discuss it with relevant stakeholders	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	36	%90,00
3	makes evaluations about the special theories, approaches and applications chosen in the field of mathematics education.	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	37	%92,50
COMPETENCE		OBJECTIVE								T	%
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8
1	Conducts scientific research on problems in the field of mathematics education individually and jointly. Selects a research method suitable for the problem, collects data, analyzes and interprets the results.	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	37	%92,50
Communication and Social Competence		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8
1	Presents a research in mathematics education in oral and written form.	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	37	%92,50
NUMBER OF PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (5)		5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	-	-
WEIGHT		25	20	22	23	23	22	24	24	-	-
PERCENTAGE		%100,00	%80,00	%88,00	%92,00	%92,00	%88,00	%96,00	%96,00	-	-
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - HIGH [4] (H)		0	5	3	2	2	3	1	1
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - VERY HIGH [5] (VH)		5	0	2	3	3	2	4	4

* T: Total, %: Percentage

O1 — To examine interdisciplinary studies on mathematics education

O2 — To provide cooperative learning with group Works

O3 — To examine the problems in the field of mathematics education and to produce solutions

O4 — To use the knowledge of mathematics in daily life

O5 — To have patience, determination, diligence, carefulness, self-confidence, self-regulation skills and to develop these features in learning and teaching mathematics

O6 — To follow the literature specific to the mathematics education field

O7 — To be able to explain and communicate their thoughts in a logical way using the language of mathematics

O8 — To develop strategies, policies and to implement plans on mathematics education and to evaluate the results within the framework of quality processes

Contribution Level: 4 = High 5 = Very High

Contribution Level: H = High VH = Very High

Contribution Level: ✔ = Has contribution

Teaching Methods

•   Expression
•   Question answer
• Discussion
• Practice and Practice
• Notation
• Show and Make
Role Playing
•   Team work
Simulation
•   Brainstorming
• Six Hats
• Case Study
• Experiment / Laboratory / Workshop / Field Application
•   Individual study
•   Problem solving
Project Based Learning (including fieldwork)

Assessment Methods

Exam (Written Exam / Test: True-False Test, Multiple Choice Test, Short Answer Test, Matching Test)
Oral Exam
• Homework
Project / Design
• Portfolio
• Performance Task (Application / Laboratory / Workshop / Fieldwork / Seminar / Presentation / Graduation Study / Thesis)

Degree and Level Awarded

Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education without Thesis is awarded.

Admission Requirements

- To be a graduate from the Department of Mathematics, Mathematics Education undergraduate programs,

- ALES score requirement is not required.

- The courses of this program are given at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University Halkalı campus.

Graduation Requirements

Ten lessons and thirty hours of master's project work must be completed. (Total 90 ECTS) The normal duration of completing this program is 2 semesters and the maximum duration is 3 semesters.

Recognition of Prior Learning

If the courses taken at postgraduate level are equivalent, exemption can be given according to the decision of the Exemption Commission.

Employment Opportunities

As a non-thesis graduate in Mathematics Education, they can work as teachers in state and private education institutions affiliated to the Ministry of National Education.

Access to Further Studies

If the necessary conditions are met, they can continue their graduate education.

Course Plan Year

Study Plan

1th Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 5 Number of Elective Courses: 0

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
MAT 509	Educational Statistics I	Compulsory	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MAT 597	Scientific Research Methods	Compulsory	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 001	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 002	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 003	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				15	15	37,5	15,0

1th Semester Elective Courses

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
MAT 505	History of Mathematics Education	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MAT 507	Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MAT 511	Motivation Research in Mathematics Education	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MAT 513	Visualization in Mathematics Education	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MAT 515	Qualitative Research, Data Collection and Analysis Techniques in Mathematics Education	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MAT 517	Mathematical Problem Solving and Problem Solving	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				18	18	45,0	18,0

2nd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 4 Number of Elective Courses: 0

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
MAT 501	Graduate Seminar	Compulsory	Turkish	2	2	7.5	2
BLS 001	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 002	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
BLS 003	Departmental Elective Course	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				11	11	30,0	11,0

2nd Semester Elective Courses

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
MAT 504	Measurement and Evaluation in Education	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MAT 506	Mathematics Learning, Teaching and Evaluation	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MAT 508	Mathematics Education and Technology Use	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MAT 512	Mathematical Modeling	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MAT 514	Curriculum Development in Education	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
MAT 516	Project Development in Education	Departmental Elective	Turkish	3	3	7.5	3
Total:				18	18	45,0	18,0

3rd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 1 Number of Elective Courses: 0

Code	Course Name	Type	Language of Instruction	T	P	L	H	ECTS	Cr.
MAT 503	Master's Project	Project	Turkish	0	0	0	0	15	0
Total:				0	0	0	0	15,0	0,0

Course Load Summary

Course Load Summary	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
Grand Total (Number of Courses: 10)	26	26	82,5	26,0
Compulsory Course Total (Number of Courses: 3)	8	8	22,5	8,0
Elective Course Total (Number of Courses: 6)	18	18	45,0	18,0

Course Type	Number of Courses	Ratio (%)
Zorunlu Ders	3	30,00
Seçmeli Ders	6	60,00
Bölüm Dışı Seçmeli Ders	0	0,00

T: Theory, P: Practice, L: Laboratory, WCH: Weekly Course Hours, ECTS: European Credit Transfer System, Cr.: Credit

Core Area Distribution

Core Area	Total ECTS	Ratio (%)
Mathematics and Statistics	16.5	31.3%
Teacher Training and Education Science	12	22.8%
Teacher Training and Education Science	9.8	18.6%
Social and Behavioural Science	6.8	12.9%
Mathematics and Statistics	3.8	7.2%
Humanities	3	5.7%
Physical Sciences	0.8	1.5%

Course Category List

Compulsory Courses

Course	ECTS	Ratio (%)
MAT 501 - Graduate Seminar	7.5
14 - Teacher Training and Education Science		%80
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%20
MAT 509 - Educational Statistics I	7.5
14 - Teacher Training and Education Science		%50
46 - Mathematics and Statistics		%50
MAT 597 - Scientific Research Methods	7.5
14 - Teacher Training and Education Science		%30
31 - Social and Behavioural Science		%70

Elective Courses

Course	ECTS	Ratio (%)
MAT 506 - Mathematics Learning, Teaching and Evaluation	7.5
14 - Teacher Training and Education Science		%50
46 - Mathematics and Statistics		%50
MAT 507 - Mathematical Thinking and Reasoning	7.5
14 - Teacher Training and Education Science		%30
22 - Humanities		%40
44 - Physical Sciences		%10
46 - Mathematics and Statistics		%20
MAT 512 - Mathematical Modeling	7.5
46 - Mathematics and Statistics		%100
MAT 517 - Mathematical Problem Solving and Problem Solving	7.5
14 - Teacher Training and Education Science		%50
46 - Mathematics and Statistics		%50