COURSE SYLLABUS

TEACHING OF ALGEBRA

1	Course Title:	TEACHING OF ALGEBRA
2	Course Code:	İMT4116
3	Type of Course:	Optional
4	Level of Course:	First Cycle
5	Year of Study:	4
6	Semester:	8
7	ECTS Credits Allocated:	4
8	Theoretical (hour/week):	3
9	Practice (hour/week) :	0
10	Laboratory (hour/week) :	0
11	Prerequisites:
12	Recommended optional programme components:	None
13	Language:	Turkish
14	Mode of Delivery:	Face to face
15	Course Coordinator:	Prof. Dr. RIDVAN EZENTAŞ
16	Course Lecturers:	Prof.Dr. Rıdvan EZENTAŞ Prof.Dr. Murat ALTUN
17	Contactinformation of the Course Coordinator:	rezentas@uludag.edu.tr 0224 2942287
18	Website:
19	Objective of the Course:	To examine the historical development of algebra, to determine and discuss algebra issues in the curriculum, to examine students' learning difficulties and misconceptions, to evaluate the role of technology in algebra learning and teaching, to introduce and implement the methods used in algebra learning and teaching.
20	Contribution of the Course to Professional Development

Learning Outcomes:

1	Knows the subjects of algebra in the curriculum.;
2	Knows the different methods of teaching algebra subjects.;
3	Realize the learning difficulties, misconceptions and solution suggestions encountered in algebra subjects.;
4	Understands how students plan their lesson based on algebraic thinking processes.;
5	Evaluates the use of technology in algebra teaching and learning.;
6	Understand how to create learning environments that support algebra teaching and learning.;

22	Course Content:

Week	Theoretical	Practical
1	Introduction, Explanation of Course Rules and Processing, Introduction of Resources, Giving the Representation, What is Algebra? Historical development of algebra.
2	What is algebraic thinking? Different approaches to the development of algebraic thinking
3	Importance of algebraic thinking for mathematics teaching
4	Algebra in mathematics teaching programs
5	Algebra in mathematics teaching programs
6	An overview of algebra teaching and learning
7	Common methods used in algebra teaching
8	Common methods used in algebra teaching
9	Midterm Exam
10	Students' learning difficulties and misconceptions in algebra issues
11	Students' learning difficulties and misconceptions in algebra issues
12	Use of technology in teaching and learning algebra
13	Use of technology in teaching and learning algebra
14	How to plan an effective algebra course?

23	Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:	Altun, M. (2008), İlköğretim ikinci kademe matematik öğretimi, aktüel yayıncılık Baykul, Y. (2004), İlköğretimde matematik öğretimi 6-8 sınıflar için, Pegem A yayıncılık Reys, R. E., Suydam, M. N., Lindquist M. M. ve Smith. N. L. (1998). Helping children learn mathematics. 5th ed-Boston. Allyn and Bacon.Van de Walle, J., Karp, K. ve Bay-Williams, J. (2016). İlkokul ve ortaokul matematiği: Gelişimsel yaklaşımla öğretim.(S. Durmuş, Çev.). Ankara: Nobel Akademik. (Orijinal baskı, 2009).
24	Assesment

TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES	NUMBER	PERCENT
Midterm Exam	1	40
Quiz	0	0
Homeworks, Performances	0	0
Final Exam	1	60
Total	2	100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade		40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade		60
Total		100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
Information

ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE

CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS

LO: Learning Objectives

PQ: Program Qualifications

Contribution Level:

1 Very Low

2 Low

3 Medium

4 High

5 Very High