MSE613 TEACHING AND LEARNING OF SCHOOL ALGEBRA
| Course Code: |
4600613 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): |
3(3-0) |
| ECTS Credit: |
8.0 |
| Department: |
Mathematics And Science Education |
| Language of Instruction: |
English |
| Level of Study: |
Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: |
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| Offered Semester: |
Fall and Spring Semesters. |
Course Content
What algebra is and why we (have to) learn it. Historical development of algebra and algebraic thinking with implications for its teaching and learning. Overview of and approaches to algebra in school mathematics curricula. How children learn algebra, and how to create positive, developmentally appropriate algebra instruction. Algebraic thinking and early algebra. Overview of research in learning and teaching of algebra. Role of technology in the teaching and learning of school algebra. Assessment of children s algebraic thinking. Teachers and teaching of algebra.
