At the end of this course, the students; 1) Examines the basic concepts on which mathematical literacy is based, 2) Discusses the meaning of mathematical literacy, 3) Discusses the skills involved in mathematical literacy, 4) Analyses literacy questions in national and international exams, 5) Designs in-class activities that should be done to improve the mathematical literacy of secondary school students.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
No
COURSE DEFINITION
Students taking this course are expected to address the basic concepts of mathematical literacy within the scope of mathematical competencies. In this course, the importance of a mathematically literate individual's ability to construct and solve problems, mathematical modeling, reasoning and argumentation, communication, representation, representation, using mathematical language and operations; the place of mathematical literacy in national and international large-scale tests; the skills that middle school students should gain to improve their mathematical literacy; making teaching suitable for mathematical literacy, examining sample questions, activities and lesson plans.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Investigation of Mathematical Literacy Concept
2nd Week
Learning theories and approaches related to the concept of mathematical literacy-I
3rd Week
Learning theories and approaches related to the concept of mathematical literacy-II
4th Week
Mathematical Literacy and Cognitive Skills
5th Week
Mathematical Literacy and Problem Solving
6th Week
Mathematical Literacy in National Examinations
7th Week
Mathematical Literacy in International Examinations
8th Week
MIDTERM EXAM
9th Week
How to Improve Mathematical Literacy?
10th Week
How can mathematical literacy be measured?
11th Week
Integrating the Concept of Mathematical Literacy into Classroom Activities
12th Week
Analysis of Mathematical Literacy Questions
13th Week
Literature Review on Mathematical Literacy
14th Week
Investigation of Scientific Studies on Mathematical Literacy
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
"Matematik Okuryazarlığı Ve Pısa", Tangül Kabael, 2019, Anı Yayıncılık. "Matematik Okuryazarlığı El Kitabı", Prof. Dr. Murat Altun, Dr. Tuğçe Kozaklı Ülger, Dr. Işıl Bozkurt, 2022, Ekin Basım Yayın. "Efemat ? 6", Editör: Prof. Dr. Murat Altun, 1. Baskı, Temmuz 2021.