TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Compulsory Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Bachelor's Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	3
SEMESTER	Sixth Term (Spring)
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	6
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Explains the relationship between arithmetic and algebra. 2) Develops algebraic thinking skills. 3) Develops activities related to the teaching of algebraic concepts. 4) Identifies misconceptions of middle school students regarding concepts related to algebra, explores their causes, and offers solutions for resolution. 5) Relates algebraic mathematical concepts to everyday life and other disciplines.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT	-
COURSE DEFINITION	The aim of this course is to enhance the algebraic, arithmetic, and functional thinking skills of middle school mathematics teacher candidates, as well as to develop their knowledge of methods and activities related to teaching algebraic concepts.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Definition of algebraic thinking 2nd Week The importance of algebraic thinking in mathematics education 3rd Week Pre-algebraic period 4th Week Relationship between arithmetic and algebra 5th Week Generalized arithmetic and functional thinking 6th Week Generalized arithmetic and functional thinking 7th Week Basic algebra concepts and different representations in algebra instruction 8th Week Mid-term 9th Week Basic algebra concepts and different representations in algebra instruction 10th Week Teaching topics such as variables, algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, linear equations, identities, and inequalities 11th Week Teaching topics such as variables, algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities, linear equations, identities, and inequalities 12th Week Organizing the course content and using appropriate teaching materials and strategies 13th Week Organizing the course content and using appropriate teaching materials and strategies 14th Week The relationship of algebra with daily life and other subjects
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Baki, A. (2018). Matematiği öğretme bilgisi. Ankara: Pegem Akademi. Baykul, Y. (2002). İlköğretimde Matematik Öğretimi 6.-8. Sınıflar İçin, Ankara: Pegem A Yayıncılık. Hacıömeroğlu, G. ve Tarım, K. (Ed.). (2019). Matematik öğretiminin temelleri ortaokul. Ankara: Anı Yayıncılık. MEB (2018.) Ortaokul Matematik Ders Programı. Erişim adresi: http://mufredat.meb.gov.tr/ProgramDetay.aspx?PID=329 Özmantar, F.M., Bingölbali, E. ve Akkoç, H. (2015). Matematiksel Kavram Yanılgıları ve Çözüm Önerileri. Pegem Akademi. Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S. & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2016). İlkokul ve Ortaokul Matematiği: Gelişimsel Yaklaşımla Öğretim (S. Durmuş, Çev. Ed.) Ankara: Nobel https://www.turcademy.com/tr sitesinden Başkent Üniversitesi Kütüphanesi aracılığıyla bu kaynağa ücretsiz erişim sağlayabilirsiniz.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Problem Solving,Practice,Project
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 30 Project 1 20 Total(%) 50 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 28 28 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 12 4 48 Preparation for Final exam 1 52 52 Course hours Preparation for Midterm exam Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam Homework 1 52 52 Total Workload 180 Total Workload / 30 6 ECTS Credits of the Course 6
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No