Mathematics Education
Course Descriptions and Syllabi
MTD 330 - Undergraduate Research in Mathematics Education
1-3 credits, offered upon sufficient student interest
Undergraduate students work with faculty members in mathematics education on research related to the learning and teaching of mathematics. Formulating questions, designing research, collecting and analyzing data. (Syllabus)
MTD 630 - Internship in Mathematics Education
1-3 credits, offered upon sufficient student interest
Graduate students work with mathematics education faculty in teaching courses, developing curricula, assessing student understanding, understanding student beliefs. (Syllabus)
MTD/EED 432/632 - Teaching Number Ideas, K-6
3 credits, offered upon sufficient student interest
Numeration, operations, number theory and rational number concepts and processes as foundational components of the elementary mathematics curriculum. Development of instructional methods and curriculum. Research on learning and teaching mathematics. Additional work required of graduate students. (Syllabus)
MTD/EED 433/633 - Teaching Geometry and Measurement, K-6
3 credits, offered upon sufficient student interest
Geometry and measurement concepts and processes as foundational components of the elementary mathematics curriculum. Development of instructional methods and curriculum. Additional work required of graduate students. (Syllabus)
MTD/SED 434/634 - Teaching and Learning Functions
3 credits offered every other year, in academic years when the fall semester occurs in an even year (e.g., 2000-01)
Functions as an organizing theme for mathematics education, 5-14. Theoretical development of the function concept and multiple representations. Applications throughout algebra with applications to geometry and probability. Use of software and data collection equipment. Additional work required of graduate students. (Syllabus)
MTD/EED/SED 636 - Assessing Mathematical Understanding
3 credits, offered upon sufficient student interest
Background and perspectives on assessment and mathematical understanding. Methods of assessment and issues of implementation. Development of assessment plan. (Syllabus)
MTD/SED 437/637 - Teaching and Learning Geometry
3 credits, offered every other year, in academic years when the fall semester occurs in an odd year (e.g., 2001-02)
Geometric thinking as an organizing theme for mathematics education, 5-14. Theoretical development of geometric concepts and notion of proof. Applications and connections of geometry throughout the curriculum. Use of geometry software. Additional work required of graduate students. (Syllabus)
MTD 645 - Teaching Undergraduate Mathematics
3 credits, offered upon sufficient student interest
Designed for mathematics and mathematics education graduate students interested in teaching undergraduate mathematics. Background and perspectives on reform movement. Analysis of teaching strategies, curriculum, assessment methods. (Syllabus)
MTD 735 - Learning Theories in Mathematics Education
3 credits, offered every other year, in academic years when the fall semester occurs in an even year (e.g., 2000-01)
Examination of cognitive science, constructivism, social cognition, and other learning theories and their influence on how mathematics educators view the learning of mathematics. (Syllabus)
MTD 745 - Mathematics and Gender
3 credits, offered every other year in the academic years when the fall semester occurs in an odd year (e.g., 2001-02)
Gender differences in mathematics achievement. Gender differences as under recognized strengths. Social and cultural influences on mathematics participation. (Syllabus)
MTD 800/EDU 800 - Issues and Perspectives on Equity and Urban Education
3 credits, not yet a regularized course
Examination of the meaning and complex issue of equity in urban education from multiple perspectives, drawing on work in education, history, sociology, and public policy. (Syllabus)
SED 413/613 - Methods and Curriculum in Teaching Mathematics
3 credits, offered each spring semester
Lesson planning, developing broad units, planning curricula for specific grade levels and content areas. (Syllabus)
EDU 508 - Candidacy Student Teaching
3 credits, offered each spring semester concurrently with SED 413/613
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SED 415/615 - Teacher Development in Mathematics
3 credits, offered each fall semester
Analysis of teaching behavior and decision making, teaching alternatives and effectiveness. Classroom management, professional issues, personal teaching strengths. Issues related to student teaching, methods and curriculum. (Syllabus)
EDU 508 - Standard Student Teaching
6 or 9 credits, offered each fall semester concurrently with SED415/615
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EDU 820 - Program Development in Teacher Education
3 credits, offered irregularly
Examination of current issues in teacher education with a careful look at the use of case study methods. Major assignment engages students in creating multimedia case studies to be used in professional development. (Syllabus)