MSE342 METHODS OF TEACHING MATHEMATICS IN MIDDLE SCHOOLS II
| Course Code: | 4600342 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3(2-2) |
| 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 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.