Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mathematics Education With Games
Course Code: İMÖ282
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

The purpose is to provide prospective teachers having knowledge about the game and game types, awareness of the contribution of the game to mathematics teaching, making applications related to the integration of the game into mathematics lessons

Course Content

Game and game types; the importance of games in mathematics teaching; theoretical approaches to games; logic, mathematics, intelligence games / puzzles; mathematics and game interaction; examination of some games developed by mathematicians; cultural math games game theory; Technology supported math games.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Ersen YAZICI
Learning Outcomes
1. Have information about game and game types.
2. Realize the importance of the game for teaching mathematics.
3.Examine theoretical approaches for games
4. Understand the types of intelligence games and how these games can be associated with mathematics teaching.
5. Examine, play and evaluate some games developed by mathematicians.
6. Have an idea about game theory.
7. Know technology supported math games and develop beliefs about their benefits.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.MEB. (2016). Zeka oyunları dersi (5-8.sınıflar) öğretmen materyali. Ankara: MEB Yayınları
2.Metin, O. (2015). Eğitimde Akıl Oyunları Sistemi. İzmir: Mum Yayınları
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Game and game types
Week 2 - Theoretical
Game and game types
Week 3 - Theoretical
The importance of games in mathematics teaching
Week 4 - Theoretical
Theoretical approaches to games
Week 5 - Theoretical
Logic and mathematics
Week 6 - Theoretical
Intelligence games / puzzles
Week 7 - Theoretical
Intelligence games / puzzles
Week 8 - Theoretical
Mathematics and game interaction, Midterm exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Examination of some games developed by mathematicians
Week 10 - Theoretical
Examination of some games developed by mathematicians
Week 11 - Theoretical
Cultural math games, game theory
Week 12 - Theoretical
Cultural math games, game theory
Week 13 - Theoretical
Technology supported math games.
Week 14 - Theoretical
Technology supported math games.
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143270
Midterm Examination112113
Final Examination116117
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)100
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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OÇ-1
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5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026