Course Profile

sap course 1562675505

Course Code:

MATE 353

Course Title:

Communication in Mathematics Classrooms

Course Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits

Catalog Description:

Recognizing that mathematics is a language with its own symbols and terminology, using the symbols and terms of mathematics effectively and correctly, using mathematical language in mathematics itself and in an appropriate and effective way in different disciplines and life, expressing mathematical ideas using different forms of representation such as concrete model, shape, picture, graphic, table, symbol etc. expressing mathematical thoughts verbally and by writing, connecting daily language with mathematical language and symbols, connecting mathematical language with daily language and symbols; interpreting the accuracy and meaning of mathematical ideas. Recognizing that mathematics is a language with its own symbols and terminology, using the symbols and terms of mathematics effectively and correctly, using mathematical language in mathematics itself and in an appropriate and effective way in different disciplines and life, expressing mathematical ideas using different forms of representation such as concrete model, shape, picture, graphic, table, symbol etc. expressing mathematical thoughts verbally and by writing, connecting daily language with mathematical language and symbols, connecting mathematical language with daily language and symbols; interpreting the accuracy and meaning of mathematical ideas.

Pre-requisite:
Co-requisite:

Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Type of Course: 
Elective
Mode of Delivery: 
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction: 
English
Course Objectives: 

The aim of this course is to provide students understanding of the role of communication in mathematics classrooms. The students will understand that mathematics is a kind of language and widely used in different disciplines and life. 

Course Learning Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Appreciate that mathematics is a language having its own symbols and terminology.
  2. Use the terminology of mathematics appropriately and correctly.
  3. Exemplify the use of knowledge of terminology of mathematics in other disciplines and life.
  4. Express different mathematical ideas using different forms of representations.
  5. Express mathematical thoughts verbally and by writing.
  6. Connect daily language with mathematical language and symbols.
  7. Interpret the accuracy and meaning of mathematical ideas. 
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods: 
Discussion/Debate
Questioning
Reading
Inquiry
Predict-Observe-Explain
Case Study/Scenarion Analysis
Video Presentations
Brainstorming
Hands-on Activities
Web Searching
Assessment Methods and Criteria: 
Test / Exam
Quiz
Oral Questioning
Others: Lesson Design

Student Workload:

Lectures
28
hrs
Course Readings
21
hrs
Observation
8
hrs
Hands-on Work
14
hrs
Exams/Quizzes
21
hrs
Resource Review
10
hrs
Team Meetings
10
hrs

Prepared By:

Elif Medetoğulları

Revised By:

Gizem Güzeller