MSE342 METHODS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS II
| Course Code: | 4600342 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 6.0 |
| Department: | Mathematics and Science Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the students will know the big ideas of algebraic thinking, data, and probability, use them in designing lesson plans, and explain student difficulties, errors, and misconceptions.
Course Content
Algebraic thinking, the importance of algebraic thinking in teaching mathematics; developing an understanding of concepts involving generalized arithmetic, functional thinking, variable, equality, expressions, equations, identities, and inequalities; different representations in teaching algebra.
Basic concepts about probability, types of probability, probability simulations and probability distributions; data collection, organizing, representing and analyzing data; the concept of probability distribution, frequency distribution, teaching measures of central tendency and measures of variability. Preparing lesson content, using appropriate teaching techniques and materials; understanding and interpreting student thinking in relation to these concepts; understanding student difficulties, errors, misconceptions and the reasons behind them; the relation of these topics with real life and other courses.
Course Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course, students will
- develop algebraic thinking and understand the importance of algebraic thinking in teaching mathematics;
- explain the big ideas of algebraic thinking involving generalized arithmetic, functional thinking, variable, equality, expressions, equations, identities, and inequalities;
- explain basic concepts about probability;
- differentiate types of probability;
- use probability simulations and probability distributions;
- explain data collection, organization, representation, and analysis
- explain the concept of probability distribution;
- use frequency distribution;
- use measures of central tendency and measures of variability;
- prepare lesson content, using appropriate teaching techniques and materials;
- interpret student thinking in relation to these concepts;
- explain student difficulties, errors, misconceptions, and the reasons behind them;
- relate these topics with real life and other courses.