Graduate Education Institute · Mathematics Education · Master
ECTS: 7.5 T+P+L: 3+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Ahmet Şükrü ÖZDEMİR
Course Objective
To study the concept of mathematical modeling and its properties, to generate mathematical models for real life problems, and to examine the role of mathematical modeling in mathematics teaching.
Course Content
The natura of mathematics The modelling concept Real life problems The problem solving concept Mathematical modelling concept and principles Mathematical modelling and shemes Examples of mathematical modelling
Course Learning Outcomes
- Understands real life problems, generate mathematical solutions and develop mathematical modeling abilities.
- Explains his/her mathematical thinking and knowledge verbally and written effectively through using mathematical language, symbol system, diagram and graphics
- Discusses importance and role of mathematical modeling in mathematics teaching.
- Interprets the students' mathematical thinking process in the context of mathematical modeling.
- Designs mathematical modeling problems which can be used in mathematics teaching.
Core Area Distribution
(46) Mathematics and Statistics%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionExercise and PracticeBrain StormingProject Based Learning (Including Field Work)
Assessment & Evaluation
HomeworkPerformance Assignment ( Lab / Workshop / Field Work / Seminar / Presentation / Completion Study / Thesis
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 16 | 8 | 128 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Practice | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final | 1 | 4 | 4 |
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