Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mathematical Problem Solving and Problem Posing
Course Code: İSÖ503
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to teach prospective classroom teachers The aim of the course is to provide support to the development of problem solving and constructing skills within the field of mathematics education based on the “Problem Solving Teaching” approach, which has increased in importance in the field of mathematics education. In addition, the problem-solving and problem-solving discussions in the literature on mathematics education are discussed and the prospective teachers awareness will be tried to be improved.

Course Content

This course includes problem solving using non-routine strategies, preparing problems related to different subjects of mathematics and related courses, creating and developing problems in various mathematics topics, establishing connections between mathematical problems and their solutions. It will also focus on the explanations of various mathematical topics to solve problems and link mathematical representations.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Students will acquire the skills of mathematical thinking, problem solving, use of technology in solving mathematical problems
2.Students will gain knowledge of developing positive attitudes towards lifelong learning
3.Students will have the ability to use information and technology effectively
4.Students will have the ability to follow and reflect the mathematical problem solving process
5.Students will be able to apply problem solving practices to daily life
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Bingölbali, E., Özmantar, M. F. (2012). İlköğretimde Karşılaşılan Matematiksel Zorluklar ve Çözüm Önerileri, Pegem Akademi, Ankara.
2.Van De Wale (2012). İlkokul ve Ortaokul Matematiği Gelişimsel Yaklaşımla Öğretim (Çev. Ed. Soner Durmuş), Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.
3.Jamski, W. D. (Ed.). (1990). Mathematical challenges for the middle grades. Reston, VA: NCTM.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Problem Solving Approaches in Mathematics Education
Week 2 - Theoretical
Examining the literature about problem solving
Week 3 - Theoretical
Examining the literature about problem solving
Week 4 - Theoretical
Definition of problem, properties
Week 5 - Theoretical
Problem formation, problem formation
Week 6 - Theoretical
Problem solving strategies, applying and adapting appropriate strategies for problem solving
Week 7 - Theoretical
Expressing the problem in mathematical notation and reflecting the notation in solution process
Week 8 - Theoretical
How to teach problem solving?
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-Term
Week 10 - Theoretical
Modeling in problem solving
Week 11 - Theoretical
Modeling in problem solving
Week 12 - Theoretical
Application of problem solving applications to daily life
Week 13 - Theoretical
Individual problem solving
Week 14 - Theoretical
Use of technology to solve mathematical problems
Week 15 - Theoretical
Problem-based teaching, problem-based classroom environment
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Term Assignment1%20
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%40
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141356
Assignment73342
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination113114
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)123
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
PÇ-12
PÇ-13
OÇ-1
4
5
OÇ-2
3
4
OÇ-3
4
5
OÇ-4
3
4
5
OÇ-5
4
5
2
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026