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 |
| Course Coordinator: | Assist.Prof.Dr IÞIL ÝÞLER BAYKAL |
| 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.