MATE 253

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

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. 

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. 

Assessment Methods and Criteria Others:

Reflection

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.