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M. A. in Mathematics (Mathematics Education): Elementary/Middle Level Option
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The intent of this program is to allow teachers to gain the knowledge, skills, and experiences that will result in your ability to expertly develop curriculum, design courses and lessons, supervise curriculum and instruction, assess mathematics programs, and (of course) learn mathematics.
This program is also an excellent way to achieve professional advancement in your field!
The requirements for the Master of Arts degree in Mathematics (Mathematics Education) - Elementary/Middle Level Option program can be completed in four summers, but many complete it in 3 by taking 1 to 2 courses during the regular academic year. 32 semester hours (30 semester hours if thesis is written) selected and approved by the Mathematics Department from the following:
- Graduate coursework in mathematics topics for elementary/middle level teachers (MAT 4810, MAT 4920, MAT 5810 and other similar courses)
- Graduate level elementary/middle level methods (MAT 5400)
- Mathematics education research course (MAT 5410)
- Independent Study or Thesis
- Graduate level education courses
Questions about this degree program should be directed to the Mathematics Education Graduate Coordinator.
The M.A. Mathematics (Mathematics Education) - Elementary/Middle Level
Option is a predominantly summer program with summer assistantships and
tuition waviers available.
Please contact the Mathematics Education
Graduate Coordinator, or the department
chairperson for more information.
Requirements to apply to the program include completion of certificate granting program in elementary education and completion of at least 15 semester hours of mathematics beyond genreal education level and methods; and it is reccomended (but not required) that you have two years teaching experience.
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Course Descriptions:
MAT 4800: Diagnosis, Remediation and Technology
in Teaching Mathematics
The study of diagnosis, prescription, and remediation and their applications
in teaching mathematics K-12, as well as the applications of modern techno-logical
advances to the teaching of mathematics.
MAT 4810. Topics in Elementary and Middle
Level Mathematics
Topics from mathematics useful in the elementary and/or middle level such
as: probability, history of mathematics, Logo, number theory, etc. This
course may be repeated for credit. A maximum of nine semester hours credit
may be counted toward a degree program. Prerequisite: High school geometry
and Algebra II, or MAT1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and
MAT 1420 and MAT 2420G; all with a C or better.
MAT 4920. Algebra and Geometry for Middle
Level Teachers
The study of algebra and geometry as formal systems, finite geometries,
constructions and the classic impossibilities, tessellations, polyhedra,
transformational geometry, symmetry and similarity. Prerequisite: MAT
1271 or placement by ACT Mathematics score; and MAT 1420 and MAT 2420G;
all with a C or better. Not open to mathematics majors.
MAT 5400. The Teaching of Mathematics in Grades
K-6
The techniques, methods, and materials used in teaching the concepts and
skills of arithmetic in grades K through six. Prerequisite: Enrollment
in the curriculum for elementary teachers.
MAT 5410: Introduction to Research in Mathematics
Education
This course provides experiences in defining problems and in using research
techniques to apply, interpret, and evaluate research specific to mathematics
education. Prerequisite: Eight semester hours of coursework in the degree
program.
MAT 5810 - Topics in Mathematics for Elementary/Middle
School Teachers
Topics in mathematics useful in the elementary and/or middle level classroom.
Topics include, but are not limited to, algebra, number theory, geometry,
graph theory, probability and statistics. This course may be repeated
for credit. A maximum of 6 semester hours credit may be counted toward
a degree program.
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