MSE486 PROBLEM SOLVING IN MATHEMATICS
| Course Code: | 4600486 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| 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 the semester you should be able to:
- Apply different mathematical problem solving strategies to solve mathematics problems.
- Apply the problem solving process given in this syllabus to solve mathematics problems.
- Understand the purpose of using problem solving method.
- Understand the assessment techniques of outcomes of problem solving method.
- Understand the implications of utilizing mathematics history for mathematics courses.
- play the mathematical games and realize their importance in problem solving process
- Pose/write problems on the values stated in the school mathematics curriculum.
- Apply the values stated in the school mathematics curriculum to his/her life.
- Realize the importance of problem solving strategies in his/her life.
- Have self-confidence in problem solving.
- Have good values.
Course Content
Theories of mathematical problem solving; pedagogical techniques for school mathematics problem solving; curriculum organization to incorporate problem solving in school mathematics programs; extensive experience and practice in solving mathematical problems.