Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master of Education with a concentration in Mathematics is designed to prepare secondary teachers for positions of instructional leadership as master teachers of mathematics. This program extends the professional competence of secondary mathematics teachers through an in-depth study of mathematics and mathematics teaching and learning.

Program Objectives

Program participants will demonstrate their knowledge through:

• Individual and collaborative projects and presentations
  • Field-based curriculum implementation and evaluation
  • The use of reflective classroom inquiry The program aims to provide opportunities for mathematics teachers to deepen their understanding of mathematics by learning advanced mathematical topics in relation to the mathematics they actually teach.

Program Content

The program will help prepare teachers to teach advanced secondary mathematics courses, such as Advanced Placement Calculus or Statistics. The proposed mathematics education courses will provide opportunities for teachers to learn math-specific technologies for learning, how to implement appropriate mathematics curriculum, and how to continue to develop as professional educators.

Research and Professional Development

The program is designed to develop teachers' understanding of and ability to apply education research within their own practice. The Teacher Work Sample is the culminating project. The program content is consistent with the recommendations of the Mathematical Education of Teachers report of the Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences.

Program Structure

The program is a collaborative effort of the College of Education and the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. It is designed to provide a comprehensive education in mathematics and mathematics teaching, with a focus on developing teachers' professional competence and leadership skills.