TYPE OF COURSE UNIT	Elective Course
LEVEL OF COURSE UNIT	Associate Degree
YEAR OF STUDY	-
SEMESTER	-
NUMBER OF ECTS CREDITS ALLOCATED	5
NAME OF LECTURER(S)	-
LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT	At the end of this course, the students; 1) Understands mathematical thinking. 2) Explains the content of mathematics curriculum that is developed for preschool children. 3) Explains the principles of mathematics. 4) Understands and practices the technics process and methods of mathematics. 5) Recognizes the materials to develop mathematical thinking.
MODE OF DELIVERY	Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE	No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION	In this course, it is aimed to gain the competencies related to mathematics topics and concepts in early childhood education, the development of mathematical thinking skills in early childhood, the activity and material preparation for mathematics. In addition, it is aimed to make applications for integrating mathematics activities with the types of activities in the MONE Early Childhood Education program.
COURSE CONTENTS	WEEK TOPICS 1st Week Definition and contents of maths. Maths in our daily life 2nd Week Principles and standrds of maths 3rd Week Development of thought in children and the development of mathematical thought 4th Week Concepts and processes prior to learning to count (classifying, comparing, matching, distinguishing, ordering) 5th Week Concepts and processes prior to learning to count (classifying, comparing, matching, distinguishing, ordering) 6th Week Concepts and processes prior to learning to count (classifying, comparing, matching, distinguishing, ordering) 7th Week Counting and numbers, graphics, geometry, measurement, data collection 8th Week MIDTERM 9th Week Problem solving (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) 10th Week Problem solving (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) 11th Week Problem solving (adding, subtracting, multiplying, dividing) 12th Week Mathematical programmes for children from around the world 13th Week Examining and developing maths materials 14th Week Examining and developing maths materials 15th Week FINAL EXAMINATION
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING	Uludağ, G. (2019) Erken Çocukluk Döneminde Matematik Eğitimi.Nobel Akademi Yayıncılık; Ankara. Smith, SS. (2016). Erken Çocuklukta Matematik. (Çev. Edt. Erdoğan, S.)Eğiten Kitap Yayınları; Ankara.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS	Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Problem Solving,Practice
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA	Quantity Percentage(%) Mid-term 1 30 Assignment 1 30 Total(%) 60 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40 Total(%) 100
ECTS WORKLOAD	Activities Number Hours Workload Midterm exam 1 1 1 Preparation for Quiz Individual or group work 14 2 28 Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40 Course hours 14 3 42 Preparation for Midterm exam 1 25 25 Laboratory (including preparation) Final exam Homework 1 15 15 Total Workload 151 Total Workload / 30 5,03 ECTS Credits of the Course 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION	Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)	No