Academic Catalog

MSE432 REASONING AND PROOF IN SCHOOL MATHEMATICS

Course Code: 4600432
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 5.0
Department: Mathematics And Science Education
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Undergraduate
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Offered Semester: Fall and Spring Semesters.

Course Content

Defining reasoning and proof; Understanding the importance of reasoning and proof; Classifying different types of reasoning; Assessing students? different types of reasoning; Understanding various roles and purposes of proof in the classroom; Understanding sociomathematical norms for fostering reasoning and proof; Assessing students? understanding of reasoning and proof; Designing lesson plans focusing on reasoning and proof