Information Package / Course Catalogue
Mathematical Modelling
Course Code: MTE512
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: 8
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to have an ability to solve and pose modelling problems and gain knowledge about

Course Content

Solving and posing problems related to mathematical modelling, preparing modelling activities related to national mathematics program.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To gain knowledge about mathematical modelling
2.To solve problems related to mathematical modelling
3.To pose problems related to mathematical modelling
4.To learn how to teach mathematical modelling problems
5.To design a research on mathematical modeling
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Altun, M. (2002). İlköğretim ikinci kademede (6, 7 ve 8. sınıflarda) matematik öğretimi. Alfa Basım Yayım Dağıtım, İstanbul
2.Baki, A. (2006). Kuramdan uygulamaya matematik eğitimi. Derya Kitabevi
3.Erbaş, A. K., Çetinkaya, B. (2016). Lise Matematik Konuları İçin Günlük Hayattan Modelleme Soruları. TÜBA, Ankara
4.Altun, M. (2015). Efemat 5- 6 Matematik Uygulamaları, Sıradışı Problemler, Matematik Okuryazarlığı soruları, Alfa Aktüel Yayıncılık, İstanbul
5.Altun, M. (2015). Efemat 7- 8 Matematik Uygulamaları, Sıradışı Problemler, Matematik Okuryazarlığı soruları, Alfa Aktüel Yayıncılık, İstanbul
6.Lesh, R. A., & Doerr, H. (2002). Beyond constructivism: A models and modelling perspective on teaching, learning, and problem solving in mathematics education, Routledge: NY
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is mathematical modelling?
Week 2 - Theoretical
What is mathematical modelling ability/competency?
Week 3 - Theoretical
What is the factors effect on modelling competency?
Week 4 - Theoretical
The epistemological and pedagogical structure of modelling
Week 5 - Theoretical
Solving mathematical modelling problems
Week 6 - Theoretical
Solving mathematical modelling problems
Week 7 - Theoretical
Solving mathematical modelling problems
Week 8 - Theoretical
Solving mathematical modelling problems, Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
Designing activities for teaching mathematical concepts and relations
Week 10 - Theoretical
Designing activities for teaching mathematical concepts and relations
Week 11 - Theoretical
Designing activities for teaching mathematical concepts and relations
Week 12 - Theoretical
Designing modelling activities related to the subjects in national mathematics curriculum
Week 13 - Theoretical
Designing modelling activities related to the subjects in national mathematics curriculum
Week 14 - Theoretical
Designing modelling activities related to the subjects in national mathematics curriculum
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%70
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory1453112
Midterm Examination138240
Final Examination146248
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
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
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OÇ-1
5
5
4
4
5
3
3
4
5
3
OÇ-2
5
5
4
4
5
3
3
4
5
3
OÇ-3
5
5
4
4
5
3
3
4
5
3
OÇ-4
5
5
4
4
5
3
3
4
5
3
OÇ-5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
3
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026