MATHEMATICS EDUCATION - THESIS | Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

About the Program

It consists of twenty-one educational training, higher education, and thesis courses. (Total 120 ECTS) The standard duration of completing this program is four semesters, and the maximum term is six semesters.

-The course presents a thesis together with the theory to the Graduate School for the completion of the preparation process. While the Graduate School accepts the thesis proposals, they are entitled to begin their thesis.

Program Objectives & Goals

Objectives

To train experts and academicians on theories, scientific studies and applications related to Mathematics Education.
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

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.
makes evaluations about the special theories, approaches and applications chosen in the field of mathematics education.

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
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.
Field Specific Competence
Alanı ile ilgili konularda strateji, politika ve uygulama planları geliştirir ve elde edilen sonuçları, kalite süreçleri çerçevesinde değerlendirir. Alanında özümsedikleri bilgiyi, problem çözme ve/veya uygulama becerilerini, disiplinler arası çalışmalarda kullanır. Alanı ile ilgili verilerin toplanması, yorumlanması, uygulanması ve duyurulması aşamalarında toplumsal, bilimsel, kültürel ve etik değerleri gözeterek denetler ve bu değerleri öğretir. Alanının gelişmesinde yer alan önemli kişileri, olay ve olguları, alanının uygulamalarına etkileri açısından değerlendirir.	makes evaluations about the special theories, approaches and applications chosen in the field of mathematics education.

Relationship Between Programme Learning Outcomes and Objectives

KNOWLEDGE		OBJECTIVE									T	%
Theoretical / Conceptual		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8	O9
1	Applies common research and analysis methods used in education.	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	3 M ✔	4 H ✔	3 M ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	38	%84,44
2	Interpret scientific research in the field of mathematics education and discuss it with relevant stakeholders	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	3 M ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	40	%88,89
COMPETENCE		OBJECTIVE									T	%
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8	O9
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 ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	40	%88,89
Communication and Social Competence		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8	O9
1	Presents a research in mathematics education in oral and written form.	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	3 M ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	39	%86,67
Field Specific Competence		O1	O2	O3	O4	O5	O6	O7	O8	O9
1	makes evaluations about the special theories, approaches and applications chosen in the field of mathematics education.	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	3 M ✔	4 H ✔	5 VH ✔	4 H ✔	4 H ✔	37	%82,22
NUMBER OF PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES (5)		5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	-	-
WEIGHT		22	23	20	21	19	23	23	22	21	-	-
PERCENTAGE		%88,00	%92,00	%80,00	%84,00	%76,00	%92,00	%92,00	%88,00	%84,00	-	-
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - MEDIUM [3] (M)		0	0	2	1	2	0	0	0	0
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - HIGH [4] (H)		3	2	1	2	2	2	2	3	4
CONTRIBUTION LEVEL - VERY HIGH [5] (VH)		2	3	2	2	1	3	3	2	1

* T: Total, %: Percentage

O1 — To train experts and academicians on theories, scientific studies and applications related to Mathematics Education.

O2 — To examine interdisciplinary studies on mathematics education

O3 — To provide cooperative learning with group works

O4 — To examine the problems in the field of mathematics education and to produce solutions

O5 — To use the knowledge of mathematics in daily life

O6 — To have patience, determination, diligence, carefulness, self-confidence, self-regulation skills and to develop these features in learning and teaching mathematics

O7 — To follow the literature specific to the mathematics education field

O8 — To be able to explain and communicate their thoughts in a logical way using the language of mathematics

O9 — To develop strategies, policies and to implement plans on mathematics education and to evaluate the results within the framework of quality processes

Contribution Level: 3 = Medium 4 = High 5 = Very High

Contribution Level: M = Medium H = High VH = Very High

Contribution Level: ✔ = Has contribution

Assessment Methods

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

Degree and Level Awarded

Students who successfully complete the program are awarded with a Master's Degree (Diploma) in MATHEMATICS EDUCATION.

Admission Requirements

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

- Getting at least 65 points from ALES (EA or SAY point type)

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

Graduation Requirements

The Mathematics Education Master's program consists of seven twenty-one hours of lectures, master's seminars and thesis studies (120 ECTS in total). The normal duration of completing this program is 4 semesters, the maximum duration is 6 semesters.

Students who complete the course stage will submit a thesis proposal to the Institute together with their thesis form before starting their thesis. After the thesis proposals are accepted by the Institute, they are entitled to start their thesis.

In order to graduate, students enrolled in the Master's Degree Programs must fulfill at least one of the following conditions before the thesis defense exam.:

-A paper presented at national or international scientific meetings,
-An article published in a refereed / indexed journal, accepted for publication, or obtained a DOI number,
-A paper presented at the symposiums that IZU will organize in the fields of Social / Science.
-Publications will be produced from the student's thesis.
-In publications, the approval of the thesis advisor must be obtained.
-Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University name must be in the publications.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Exemptions from courses taken at another university at graduate level can be exempted according to the decision of the commission.

Employment Opportunities

A student who has specialized in Mathematics Education with her Mathematics Education Master's Degree can apply to research assistants, work in the Ministry of National Education, and continue to work as a specialist in private institutions, if they meet the relevant requirements.

Access to Further Studies

Gains the right to apply for PhD in the field.

Course Plan Year

Study Plan

1th Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 6 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
MAT 512	Mathematical Modeling	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

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
Total:				15	15	37,5	15,0

2nd Semester

Number of Compulsory Courses: 3 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
Total:				8	8	22,5	8,0

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 500	Master's Thesis	Thesis	Turkish	0	0	0	0	60	0
Total:				0	0	0	0	60,0	0,0

4th 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 500	Master's Thesis	Thesis	Turkish	0	0	0	0	60	0
Total:				0	0	0	0	60,0	0,0

Course Load Summary

Course Load Summary	T	H	ECTS	Cr.
Grand Total (Number of Courses: 11)	26	26	187,5	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	27,27
Seçmeli Ders	6	54,55
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	24	39.9%
Teacher Training and Education Science	12	19.9%
Teacher Training and Education Science	9.8	16.3%
Social and Behavioural Science	6.8	11.3%
Mathematics and Statistics	3.8	6.3%
Humanities	3	5%
Physical Sciences	0.8	1.3%

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