| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | FME609 | MATHEMATICAL LITERACY | Compulsory | 1 | 1 | 6 |
|
| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| The aim of this course is to develop the ability of mathematics literacy through mathematics teaching. In addition, using mathematical thinking and mathematical decision-making processes of pre-service teachers to explain the role played by mathematics in daily life. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Meral CANSIZ AKTAŞ |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | To have knowledge about the concept of mathematical literacy | | 2 | Matematik okuryazarlığının boyutları hakkında bilgi sahibi olmak | | 3 | Matematiksel okuryazarı bireylerin sahip olması gereken biteliklerile ilgili bilgi sahibi olmak. | | 4 | Matematiksel okuryazarlığın matematik programındeki yeri ve önemi hakkında bilgi sahibi olmak | | 5 | To have knowledge about the dimensions of mathematics literacy | | 6 | To have knowledge about the necessities of mathematical literacy. | | 7 | To have knowledge about the place and importance of mathematical literacy in mathematics program | | 8 | To have knowledge about the place and importance of mathematics in daily life by using mathematical thinking and mathematical decision-making processes. | | 9 | To have information about the evaluation of mathematical literacy | | 10 | To have knowledge about the international level (PISA, TIMSS, etc.) tests which measure mathematical literacy. |
|
| Mode of Delivery |
| Formal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| The concept of mathematical literacy, the dimensions of mathematical literacy, mathematical literacy evaluation exams at international level, question structures in these exams and measurement-evaluation approach, the qualifications of individuals with mathematical literacy. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
|
| 1 | Course description and concept of literacy | | | | 2 | Definition of mathematical literacy, place and importance of mathematics in daily life | | | | 3 | Dimensions of mathematical literacy | | | | 4 | Qualities of mathematical literate individual | | | | 5 | The place and importance of mathematical literacy in the elementary and middle school program | | | | 6 | Evaluation of mathematical literacy | | | | 7 | Mid term | | | | 8 | Examination of the evaluation of mathematical literacy in international examinations such as PISA and TIMSS | | | | 9 | Examination of the evaluation of mathematical literacy in international examinations such as PISA and TIMSS | | | | 10 | Examination of the evaluation of mathematical literacy in international examinations such as PISA and TIMSS | | | | 11 | Developing activities to improve mathematical literacy | | | | 12 | Developing activities to improve mathematical literacy | | | | 13 | Developing activities to improve mathematical literacy | | | | 14 | Presentations of the developed activities | | | | 15 | Presentations of the developed activities | | | | 16 | Presentations of the developed activities | | |
|
| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Altun, Murat (2005). Eğitim Fakülteleri ve İlköğretim Öğretmenleri İçin Matematik Öğretimi. Sinan Olkun, Zülbiye Toluk Uçar (2004) İlköğretimde Etkinlik Temelli Matematik Öğretimi. Anı Yayıncılık 3. Baskı. Van De Wella, J., Karp, K. and Ray-Williams, J., (2012) İlkokul ve Ortaokul Matematiği. Çeviren (Ed): S.Durmuş. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım. İstanbul. |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
|
| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| SUM | 0 | |
| SUM | 0 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) İçi Etkinlikleri | 40 | | Yarıyıl (Yıl) Sonu Etkinlikleri | 60 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
|
| Workload Calculation |
|
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Tutorial | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Problem Solving | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Discussion | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Question-Answer | 10 | 3 | 30 |
| Team/Group Work | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Brain Storming | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Report Preparation | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Report Presentation | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Project Preparation | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Project Presentation | 1 | 3 | 3 |
|
| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO2 | | | | | | | | | | | 4 | | | | LO3 | | | | 4 | | | | | | | | | | | LO4 | | | | | | | 4 | | | 4 | | | | | LO5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO7 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO8 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO9 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | LO10 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
|
|
|
|
Ordu University Rectorate Building ,Cumhuriyet Campus , Center / ORDU / TURKEY • Tel: +90 452 226 52 00
|