MATE 354

Course ID:

Course Code & Number

MATE 354

Course Title

Teaching Mathematics to the Gifted

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

Recognition of gifted students in mathematics, advantages and disadvantages of labeling; characteristics of gifted students, development of giftedness in mathematics, program preferences for gifted students, differentiation, enrichment, acceleration for gifted students, supporting gifted students in class, social relations with gifted students; individualized education programs for gifted students.

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide students deep understanding of giftedness in mathematics and importance and use of specialized instructional processes for the education of gifted students in mathematics.

Software Usage

If relevant to the course

Course Learning Outcomes

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

1. Identify the methods of recognizing gifted students in mathematics.
2. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of labeling gifted students in classroom environment.
3. Describe characteristics of gifted students in mathematics.
4. Analyze development of giftedness in mathematics.
5. Discuss the similarities and differences between differentiation, acceleration and enrichment.
6. Demonstrate the ways of supporting gifted students in mathematics class.
7. Analyze individualized mathematics education programs for gifted students.  

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods:

Telling/Explaining Discussion/Debate Reading Think-Pair-Share Microteaching Case Study/Scenarion Analysis Guest Speakers Hands-on Activities Service Learning

Assessment Methods and Criteria:

Test / Exam Quiz Presentation (Oral/Poster) Performance Project (Written, Oral)

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Design Content

If relevant to the course

Recommended Reading

1. Johnsen, S. K., & Kendrick, J. (Eds.). (2005). Math education for gifted students. PRUFROCK PRESS INC..
2. Math for gifted students challenging activities for the advanced learner. (2010). Flash kids.

Required Reading

Grading

Learning Activities and Teaching Methods Others:

Course Coordinator:

Student Workload:

Workload	Hrs
Lectures	28
Course Readings	28
Observation	10
Hands-on Work	14
Resource Review	10
Poster Presentation	10

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