MATE 253

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

MATE 253

Course Title

Mathematics Textbook Analysis

Level

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits

(2+0+0) 2 TEDU Credits, 4 ECTS Credits

Year of Study:

Semester:

Type of Course:

Elective

Mode of Delivery:

Face-to-face

Language of Instruction:

English

Pre-requisite / Co-requisite:

Catalog Description

Physical, educational, visual design and language expression features and standards that should be included in the textbook; the appropriateness of the content of the textbooks to the program; Analysis of current texbooks based on the aspects of content, language, student level, format, attractiveness, contribution to meaningful learning, ease of use in teaching, etc.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students critical perspective towards textbooks and their appropriate use in instructional process. By analyzing middle school mathematics textbooks from different aspects, students will gain deep understanding related to textbook analysis and their use for different purposes. 

Software Usage

If relevant to the course

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Analyze essential features and standarts that should be included in the textbooks.

2. Investigate current situation of middle school mathematics texbooks based on essential features.

3. Discuss the appropriateness of contents of middle school mathematics textbooks based on several aspects.

4. Prepare sample textbook unit including desired features and standarts.

5. Contrast middle school mathematics textbooks used in other countries and Turkish middle school mathematics textbooks.

6. Collaborate on facilitating from textbooks for different instructional purposes. 

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Discussion/Debate Questioning Reading Collaborating Oral Presentations/Reports Brainstorming Guest Speakers Web Searching

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Oral Questioning Presentation (Oral/Poster) Performance Project (Written, Oral) Others

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Reflection

Design Content

If relevant to the course

Recommended Reading

1. Cırıtcı, H., Gönen, İ., Araç, D., Özarslan, M., Pekcan, N., & Şahin, M. (2018). Ortaokul ve İmam Hatip Ortaokulu Matematik Ders Kitabı 5. MEB.
2. Karakuyu, E. (2018). Ortaokul ve İmam Hatip Ortaokulu Matematik Ders Kitabı 5. Dikey Yayıncılık.
3. Bektaş, M., Kahraman, S., & Temel, Y. (2018). Ortaokul ve İmam Hatip Ortaokulu Matematik Ders Kitabı 6. MEB.
4. Küçükkeleş, A., & Aktaş, Ş. (2018). Ortaokul ve İmam Hatip Ortaokulu Matematik Ders Kitabı 6. Berkay Yayıncılık.
5. Erenkuş, M. A., Eren-Savaşkan, D. (2018). Ortaokul ve İmam Hatip Ortaokulu Matematik 7. Sınıf Ders Kitabı. Koza Yayın.
6. Böge, H, & Akıllı, R. (2018). Ortaokul ve İmam Hatip Ortaokulu Matematik 8 Ders Kitabı. MEB
7. Kişi, E.,(2018). Ortaokul ve İmam Hatip Ortaokulu Matematik 8. Sınıf Ders Kitabı. Ekoyay Yayıncılık.

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Lectures	28
Course Readings	35
Debate	14
Resource Review	40

Course & Program Learning Outcome Matching: