2014-2015 Graduate Catalog

MED 508 Workshop

A variety of workshops on special topics within the discipline. Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

1 - 3

MED 509 Advanced Placement Program AB and BC Calculus

Topics is calculus and pedagogical information related to establishing and maintaining a calculus advanced placement program. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

1 - 3

MED 510 Advanced Placement Statistics

Topics in the content and pedagogy related to teaching and maintaining an Advanced Placement Statistics program. S/U graded. Repeatable, no limitations.

1 - 3

MED 513 Professional Renewal

Update skills and knowledge of professionals in the discipline. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. S/U or letter graded. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

1-3

MED 522 Topics in Mathematics Teaching at the Middle Level

A mathematics education course for current middle school teachers. Content includes mathematics education topics appropriate for teachers of middle level mathematics. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits.

1 - 3

MED 528 Teaching of Discrete Mathematics

Graduates only. Methods of teaching discrete mathematics including using technology, projects, cooperative groups and the development of curriculum materials. Topics will include the teaching of existence problems, counting problems and optimization problems.

2

MED 534 Teaching Algebra and Trigonometry

Graduates only. Current rearch on instruction in algegra/trigonometry; current curricular issues. Approach teaching of Algebra and Trigonometry from a conceptual and problem solving point of view.

2

MED 543 Teaching Geometry

Graduates only. Students will develop teaching modules and models based on current theories of cognition and recommendations of professional societies.

2

MED 550 Teaching Applied Probability and Statistics

Graduates only. Methods of teaching topics of probability and statistics including hands-on experience in collecting and analyzing data. Topics include descriptive techniques, random variables, curve fitting and use of technology.

2

MED 555 Teaching Secondary Math for Understanding

Graduates only. This course explores the knowledge and skills to elicit, understand, build on, and respond to student thinking. It provides expertise to support student learning and teach secondary mathematics for understanding.

3

MED 560 Culture in the Math Classroom

Graduates only. This course examines ways to integrate knowledge of the role of culture in mathematics teaching and learning into mathematics instruction with the goal of developing students’ internal motivation.

3

MED 565 Quantitative Reasoning in Secondary Mathematics

Graduates only. We will analyze the mathematical and conceptual structure of quantities and relationships between quantities in secondary mathematics courses and explore pedagogy for teaching quantitative reasoning.

3

MED 587 Technology, Manipulatives and NCTM Standards

Classroom use of mathematics software, calculators, pattern blocks, attribute blocks, geoboards, geometric solids, MIRA's and others presented to teach problem solving, skills and concepts. S/U graded.

3

MED 588 Implementation of Mathematics Standards in Instruction

A mathematics education internship course for current middle school teachers. Content includes mathematics and mathematics education topics appropriate for teachers of middle level mathematics, but is focused on participants’ implementation and integration of program and course content in their own instruction. Repeatable for a maximum of 3 credits.

1 - 3

MED 595 Teaching Advanced Topics in Secondary School Mathematics

Graduates only. Methods of teaching advanced mathematics topics in high school mathematics with emphasis on pedagogy, working cooperatively and developing curriculum materials for teaching such topics as vectors, fractals and transformations.

2

MED 599 Action Research Project Seminar

Graduates only. Students research a current problem in secondary mathematics education relevant to their teaching situation, developing goals, reviewing relevant literature and planning the project as they progress through the program. Repeatable, no limit.

1-3