MAED 600. Seminar in Mathematics Education. 3 credits.
This survey course is designed to familiarize teachers with current research
topics related to mathematics teaching and learning. Research topics include
teacher professional development, mathematical reasoning (e.g., algebraic,
geometric, multiplicative, proportional, arithmetical); implementation of
standards-based curriculum, assessment of student learning, the role of
representations, the teaching for problem solving and theories that frame
research.
MAED 610. Curricular Trends in Mathematics Teaching and
Learning. 3 credits.
This course offers opportunities for teachers to explore curricular goals and
implementations for various mathematical topics addressed in middle and
secondary mathematics classrooms. Teachers will consider different curricula and
how those curricula might be implemented to effectively support student
learning. Mathematics topics addressed include algebra, proportional reasoning,
geometry and advanced mathematics.
MAED 620. Teaching Mathematics with Technology. 3 credits.
This course offers opportunities for teachers to explore research-based
applications of technology tools in secondary and middle school mathematics.
Teachers will engage in advanced use of various technology tools for learning
and teaching mathematics, including designing technology environments,
appropriate investigation tasks and professional developmental activities.
MATH 510. Analysis for Teachers. 3 credits.
A course to update and broaden secondary teachers’ capability and
point-of-view with respect to topics in analysis. Applications of concepts such
as limits, continuity, differentiation and integration. May be taken for
graduate credit and for certificate renewal by secondary school teachers.
Prerequisites: Undergraduate analysis or permission of instructor.
MATH 512. Discrete Mathematics for Teachers. 3 credits.
A course to update and broaden secondary teachers’ capability and
point-of-view with respect to topics in discrete mathematics. May be taken for
graduate credit for certificate renewal by secondary school teachers. Beginning
Spring 2007. Prerequisite: Undergraduate mathematics through linear algebra.
MATH 514. Algebra for Teachers. 3 credits.
From an advanced viewpoint, an investigation of topics in algebra from high
school curriculum. Theory of equations, polynomial rings, rational functions and
elementary number theory. Course may be taken for graduate credit and for
certificate renewal by secondary school teachers. Beginning Summer 2007.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate algebra or permission of instructor.
MATH 520. Geometry for Teachers. 3 credits.
Topics in geometry of concern to secondary teachers in their work and provision
for background and enrichment. Various approaches to study of geometry,
including vector geometry, transformational geometry and axiomatics. Course may
be taken for graduate credit and for certificate renewal by secondary teachers.
Prerequisite: Undergraduate mathematics through linear algebra or undergraduate
geometry.
MATH 615. History of Mathematics. 3 credits.
Topics in the history of mathematics of particular concern to secondary teachers
in their work and provision for background and enrichment. Selected topics
spanning ancient times to the present. Course may be taken for graduate credit
and for certificate renewal by secondary teachers.
MATH 618. Probability and Statistics for Teachers II. 3
credits.
A course to update and broaden secondary teacher’s capability and
point-of-view with respect to selected topics in statistics and to prepare
teachers to teach AP statistics. Course may be taken for graduate credit and for
certificate renewal by secondary school teachers. Beginning Summer 2006.
Prerequisite: MATH 517.
MATH 685. Selected Topics II. 3 credits.
An in-depth study of selected topics not otherwise covered in the regular
offerings of the department. May be repeated for credit when course content
changes.