Teaching Probability and Statistics

Course Code:

EDEM 487

Course Type:

Elective

P:

3

Credits:

3

ECTS:

5

Course Language:

İngilizce

Course Objectives:

The main aim of this study is to examine basic concepts in probability and statistics, and discuss contemporary teaching strategies to teach these concepts.

Course Content:

Basic concepts in probability, types of probability, probability simulations and distributions; data collection, organization and analysis, distribution concept, frequency distributions, teaching of central tendency and variability (organizing course content - using appropriate teaching materials and strategies, etc.); student knowledge about these subjects (understanding and interpretation of students’ thinking, difficulties, mistakes and misconceptions); the relationship of these subjects with daily life and other lessons.

Course Methodology:

1. Lecture 2. Case study 3. Discussion 4. Demonstration 5. Group work 6. Microteaching 7. Problem solving

Course Evaluation Methods:

A. Supply type B. Multiple-choice test C. Incomplete D. True-False E. Oral exam F. Portfolio G. Performance type H. Report

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes	Program Outcomes	Teaching Methods	Assessment Methods
1) Explains the importance of probability and statistics in mathematics teaching	2	1	A, E
2) Calculates the probability of a given situation	1, 2, 3, 4	1, 7	A, E
3) Explains the meaning of basic statistics concepts	1, 3	1, 7	A, E
4) Prepares lesson plans for teaching probability and statistics	1, 3, 6, 5	3, 4,5	A, H
5) Exemplifies daily life application of probability and statistics	1, 2, 3, 8	3, 4,5	A, H

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT
Week	Topics	Study Materials
1	Basic concepts in probability
2	Types of probability
3	Probability simulations and distributions
4	Data collection
5	Data organization and analysis,
6	Distribution concept, frequency distributions
7	Central tendency and variability
8	Midterm
9	Teaching probability and statistics
10	Teaching basic concepts about probability and statistics
11	Misconceptions about probability and statistics
12	Relationship of probability and statistics with daily life and other lessons
13	Manipulatives for teaching probability and statistics
14	Teaching strategies for teaching probability and statistics

Recommended Sources

RESOURCES
Compulsory	Van de Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2013). Elementary and middle school mathematics: Teaching developmentally (8th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson. Mathematics Curriculum for Grades 1-8 (2018). Ministry of National Education. Mathematics Curriculum for Grades 9-12 (2018). Ministry of National Education. Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000) National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Recommended	Lecture notes

Material Sharing

COURSE MATERIALS
Documents	Handouts for in class activities
Assignments	Students’ misconceptions in understanding statistics and probability and the ways of eliminating those misconceptions Preparing and implementing a task about probability and statistics Preparing a lesson plan about probability and statistics Preparing a quiz to measure learning objectives identified under probability and statistics domain
Exams

Assessment

ASSESSMENT
IN-TERM STUDIES	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm

Final	1	40
Assignment	4	60
Total		100
Contribution of Final Exam to Overall Grade		40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade		60
Total		100

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM OUTCOMES
No	*Program Outcomes*	*Level of contribution*
No	*Program Outcomes*	1	2	3	4	5
1	Knows historical, cultural and scientific developments of the mathematical and geometrical concepts covered in elementary school mathematics curriculum.					X
2	Applies fundamental mathematical and geometric concepts into other disciplines and real life situations.					X
3	Applies mathematical processes (e.g. problem solving, proving theorems, etc.) into given cases accurately.					X
4	Plans for teaching mathematics in line with the elementary school mathematics curriculum’s vision, philosophy and goals.				X
5	Uses teaching strategies and techniques that are appropriate for students’ age, grade level, individual differences and readiness level.					X
6	Determines and applies appropriate strategies and materials to foster and evaluate students’ mathematical thinking skills.					X
7	Uses and develops appropriate resources and materials to teach mathematics.				X
8	Monitors students’ learning process, development and achievement and assesses them by using appropriate assessment tools.					X
9	Improves professional knowledge by following recent issues in mathematics education		X
10	Contributes to the development of mathematics education by doing scientific research	X

ECTS

ECTS ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION
*Activities*	*Quantity*	Duration (Hour)	*Total Workload (Hour)*
Course hours (including the exam week: 15 x total course)	15	3	45
Hours for off-the-classroom study (pre-study, practice)	15	2	30
Midterm	1	10	10

Assignment	4	5	20
Final Exam	1	10	10
Total Workload			115
Total Workload / 25 (hours)			4.6
ECTS			5

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