Faculty of Education · Secondary School Mathematics Education · Undergraduate
Course Objective
This course addresses the required instructional methods, techniques, strategies, resources, and assessment considerations for effective teaching of middle school mathematics that focuses on geometry and measurement. Explain how the teaching of geometry be effective and designing the learning environment to ensure the development of geometric thinking in children.
Course Content
The development of geometrical thinking in children, Teaching the basic principles of geometry, Van Hiele levels of geometry learning, Basic geometry concepts, Transformation geometry and teaching the transformation geometry, Teaching of space geometry and three-dimensional geometrical objects, Teaching of geometry by proof method, Teaching of basic geometric drawings(by compasses, set square, ruler, protractor, etc), Teaching of the coordinate system, Teaching of the concept of symmetry, Common misconceptions in the field of geometry, National and international articles in the field.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Students will gain knowledge about the teaching of geometry.
- Students will gain perspectives on problem solving.
- Students will be able to analyze properties of two-and three-dimensional geometric shapes.
- Students will be able to explain and apply definition of geometry,its structure and usage in real life.
- Students will be able to solve problems related similar triangles, similarity theorems, applications about similarity on triangles.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Midterm | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Van Hiele thinking levels | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 2 | Basic geometric concepts, geometric structures, geometric objects | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 3 | Parity and similarity | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 4 | Transformation geometry, projection, pattern and ornament, fractals | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 5 | Pythagorean theorem | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 6 | The nature of the measurement | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 7 | Length measurement | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 8 | Midterm | Midterm |
| 9 | Area measurement | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 10 | Volume measurement | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 11 | Understanding and interpreting student's thoughts on concepts | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 12 | Student difficulties, mistakes, misconceptions and reasons | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 13 | Relationship between geometry and measurement in daily life and other courses | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 14 | Relationship between geometry and measurement in daily life and other courses | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 15 | Preparation for Final Exam | A preliminary study on the relevant chapter |
| 16 | Final | Final Exam |