Math Education (MTED)
MTED 5002 - Elementary Mathematics Teaching I (3 Credits)
Prepares elementary teachers to teach mathematics to PreK-6 students while applying principles of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics to mathematical learning. Teachers explore ways to help all elementary students become flexible and resourceful mathematical problem solvers. Cross-listed with MTED 4002.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: TCHR-MA plan or BMA subplan.
MTED 5003 - Elementary Mathematics Teaching II (3 Credits)
MTED 5030 - Theories Of Mathematics Learning (3 Credits)
MTED 5040 - Mathematics Teaching - Theory and Practice (3 Credits)
MTED 5050 - Critique Of Mathematics Education Research (3 Credits)
Develops educators’ understanding of various research studies in mathematics education, including research focusing on mathematics teaching and learning, attending to students’ mathematical reasoning, and teaching mathematics for social justice and equity. Increases educators’ competence, confidence and enthusiasm in critiquing research. MTED 5050 and 7050 are cross-listed.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
MTED 5070 - (Re)Humanizing the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics (3 Credits)
Expands educators’ conceptions of society’s role in determining what counts as mathematics to be taught and learned. Develops understanding of historical and systemic marginalization in mathematics education. Increases abilities to address issues of privilege and oppression that impact students’ opportunities. Cross-listed with MTED 7070
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
MTED 5400 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers (3 Credits)
Key mathematical concepts for K-6 teachers informed by NCTM & Common Core State Standards, such as place-value number systems, rational, proportional, & algebraic reasoning, geometrical concepts, & statistical/probability ideas. Students' meaningful, enjoyable learning is promoted via problem solving activities. Cross-listed with MTED 3040.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: Restricted to graduate students in the SEHD or Teacher Education minors.
MTED 5619 - Expanding Conceptions of Number: Quantity and Operation (3 Credits)
Teachers’ learning will focus on quantities and operations in place value number systems, how students understand such systems, and how teaching may promote students' progress.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
MTED 5620 - Developing Fractional & Proportional Reasoning (3 Credits)
Teachers' learning will focus on quantities and operations involved with ratio, fraction, and proportion; and on how students understand ratio, fraction and proportion; and how teaching may promote students' progress.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 3.
MTED 5621 - A World of (Different) Numbers: Quantity and Operation (3 Credits)
Develops K-12 teachers’ understanding of number systems and the ability to foster students’ understanding. Focuses on number, quantity, and operation. Applicable to teaching students at all grade levels in line with the K-12 Common Core Standards. Cross-listed with MTED 4621.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: Restricted to graduate students in the SEHD or Teacher Education minors or Math Content Knowledge Certificates.
MTED 5622 - Expanding Conceptions of Algebra (3 Credits)
Develops K-12 teachers’ understanding of algebra concepts and the ability to foster students’ understanding. Focuses on equivalence, variable, covariation, and function. Applicable to teaching students at all grade levels in line with the K12 Common Core Standards. Cross-listed with MTED 4622.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: Restricted to graduate students in the SEHD or Teacher Education minors or Math Content Knowledge Certificates.
MTED 5623 - Geometrical Ways Of Reasoning (3 Credits)
Develops K-12 teachers’ geometrical reasoning and the ability to foster students’ reasoning. Addresses transformation, measurement, classification, objects, imagery, formulas, and investigation. Applicable to teaching students at all grade levels in line with the K-12 Common Core Standards. Cross-listed with MTED 4623.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Restriction: Restricted to graduate students in the SEHD or Teacher Education minors or Math Content Knowledge Certificates.
MTED 5840 - Math Education Independent Study (1-6 Credits)
Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.
MTED 7030 - Theories Of Mathematics Learning (3 Credits)
MTED 7040 - Mathematics Teaching - Theory and Practice (3 Credits)
MTED 7050 - Critique Of Mathematics Education Research (3 Credits)
Develops educators’ understanding of various research studies in mathematics education, including research focusing on mathematics teaching and learning, attending to students’ mathematical reasoning, and teaching mathematics for social justice and equity. Increases educators’ competence, confidence and enthusiasm in critiquing research. MTED 5050 and 7050 are cross-listed.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
MTED 7070 - (Re)Humanizing the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics (3 Credits)
Expands educators’ conceptions of society’s role in determining what counts as mathematics to be taught and learned. Develops understanding of historical and systemic marginalization in mathematics education. Increases abilities to address issues of privilege and oppression that impact students’ opportunities. Cross-listed with MTED 5070
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
MTED 7840 - Math Education Independent Study (1-6 Credits)
Repeatable.
Grading Basis: Letter Grade
Repeatable. Max Credits: 9.
