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Description of Individual Course Units
Course Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleType of Course UnitYear of StudySemesterNumber of ECTS Credits
MEY134Problem Posing and SolvingElective126
Level of Course Unit
Second Cycle
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to provide graduate students with the practice of developing the theoretical structure of problem solving and posing. At the end of this training, students; a) To have knowledge about problem posing and drawing, b) Recognizing the needs of problem posing and solving, c) Having knowledge about context-based problems and being able to prepare context-based problems, d) Understanding of editing articles on problem solving and setting up, e) To be able to use technology and metacognition in problem posing and coding, execution.
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1Having knowledge about problem posing and solving
2Recognizing the need for problem posing and solving
3Having knowledge about context-based problems and being able to prepare context-based problems
4Ability to read and understand articles related to problem solving and posing
5Using technology and metacognition in problem posing and solving
Mode of Delivery
Normal Education
Prerequisites and co-requisities
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Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course Contents
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTheoreticalPracticeLaboratory
1The purpose, content and presentation of the course
2(Mathematical) What is the problem? (Mathematical) What is problem solving? What is problem posing?
3The nature of mathematical problem solving Types of mathematical problems
4The nature of mathematical problem posing Types of mathematical problem posing Problem posing and solving relationship
5Mathematical problem solving strategies
6Models for problem solving process Models in the process of posing mathematical problems
7Metacognition in problem solving and posing
8midterm
9Factors affecting problem solving Representations in mathematical problem solving
10Use of technology in mathematical problem solving Use of technology in posing mathematical problems
11Performance and project problems Problem posing as an assessment tool
12International exams (TIMSS-PISA) Context-based problems
13Teaching mathematics through problem solving
14Teaching mathematics through problem posing Problem solving teaching in preschool Problem solving teaching in special education
15General evaluation of the course
Recommended or Required Reading
Akman, B. (2019). Mathematics education in early childhood. Ankara: Pegem Academy. Albayrak, M. (2022). For student, teacher and family: Problem posing handbook. Ankara: Visatek. Altun, M. (2008). Teaching mathematics in secondary education (grades 6, 7 and 8) (5th Edition). Bursa: Actual Alfa Academy. Çepni, S. (2019). Understanding PISA and TIMMS logic and questions: Supported by next generation math, science and Turkish questions (2nd ed). Ankara: Pegem Academy. Bingolbali, E., Arslan, S. & Zembat, I. HE. (2016). Theories in mathematics education. Ankara: Pegem Academy. Bingham, A. (1983). Development of problem solving abilities in children (Trans. F. Oğuzkan). Istanbul: National Education Printing House. Demir, F. (2022). Next generation math questions: Mathematical literacy questions real life math problems LGS-PISA. Ankara: Pegem Academy. Ergen, Y. (2022). Developing mathematical problem solving and posing skills: A teacher/parent handbook. Ankara: Educating Book. Gur H. (2006). Mathematics teaching. Istanbul: Undergraduate Publishing. Haylock, D. & Cockburn, A. (2014). Understanding mathematics for young children (Trans. Z. Yılmaz). Ankara: Nobel Academy Hacıömeroğlu, G. & Tarım, K. (2019). Fundamentals of mathematics teaching: Primary school. Ankara: Ani Publishing Kar, T. et al. (2023). Problem posing and solving in mathematics. Ankara Pegem Academy. Kargin, T. & Guldenoglu, I. B. (2021). Teaching mathematics in special education. Ankara: Pegem Academy. Van De Walle, J. A., Karp, K. S., & Bay-Williams, J. M. (2013). Primary and secondary school mathematics: Teaching with a developmental approach (7th Edition). (S. Durmuş, Ed., & İ. Ö. Zembat, Trans.) Ankara: Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık Eğitim Danışmanlık Tic. Ltd. Sti.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Midterm Examination1100
SUM100
End Of Term (or Year) Learning ActivitiesQuantityWeight
Final Examination1100
SUM100
Term (or Year) Learning Activities40
End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities60
SUM100
Language of Instruction
Work Placement(s)
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesNumberTime (hours)Total Work Load (hours)
Midterm Examination111
Final Examination122
Self Study111
Individual Study for Mid term Examination13636
Individual Study for Final Examination40140
Homework1010100
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)180
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