MSE441 METHODS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS III
| Course Code: | 4600441 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (2.00 - 2.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 7.0 |
| Department: | Mathematics and Science Education |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
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| Offered Semester: | Fall Semesters. |
Course Objectives
Developing an understanding of the mathematical concepts involving basic geometric concepts, geometric figures and properties, geometric solids and properties, similarity and congruency, transformational geometry, visualization, location, patterns, tessellations, and related theories.
Developing an understanding of the meaning of measurement; standard and nonstandard units, teaching time, length, area, volume, angle, money (e.g., preparing lesson content, using appropriate teaching techniques and materials); the role of estimation in measurement.
Developing an understanding of student knowledge in relation to these topics (understanding and interpreting student thinking in relation to these concepts; understanding student difficulties, errors, misconceptions and the reasons behind them). Integrating these topics with real life and other courses. Engaging in activities related to those concepts.
Course Content
Developing an understanding of the mathematical concepts involving basic geometric concepts, geometric figures and properties, geometric solids and properties, similarity and congruency, transformational geometry, visualization, location, patterns, tessellations, and related theories.
Developing an understanding of the meaning of measurement; standard and nonstandard units, teaching time, length, area, volume, angle, money (e.g., preparing lesson content, using appropriate teaching techniques and materials); the role of estimation in measurement.
Developing an understanding of student knowledge in relation to these topics (understanding and interpreting student thinking in relation to these concepts; understanding student difficulties, errors, misconceptions and the reasons behind them). Integrating these topics with real life and other courses. Engaging in activities related to those concepts.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this course, we expect that you;
- Understand basic geometric concepts;
- Understand geometric figures and solids and their properties
- Understand similarity and congruency;
- Understand transformational geometry;
- Understand visualization and location;
- Develop patterns and tessellations;
- Use Pythagorean theorem;
- Interpret related theories;
- Understand the meaning of measurement;
- Understand standard and nonstandard units;
- Understand time, length, area, volume, angle, money;
- Prepare lesson content, using appropriate teaching techniques and materials;
- Interpret student thinking in relation to these concepts;
- Understand student difficulties, errors, misconceptions and the reasons behind them;
- Integrate these topics with real life and other courses;
- Engage in activities involving geometric concepts and measurement.