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2012-2014 Catalog

MTHED - Math Education

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Catalog Nbr.Course Title/Course TopicsCredits
MTHED 170Programming and Technology for the Teaching of Mathematics3.00
Graphing and analysis of functions using graphing calculators, structured programming, use of software packages such as Maple and Geometer's Sketchpad.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
MTHED 189Mathematics Education Elective0.00 - 9.00
Transfer credits ONLY from another accredited institution not equivalent to a UW-Superior course.
Typically Offered:
MTHED 230Foundations of Mathematics for Elementary Education3.00
A course in mathematical concepts designed to meet the mathematical needs of students in the Elementary Education program. Topics include: sets and set operations; numeration systems; number systems and their arithmetic; concepts of algebra; fundamentals of two- and three-dimensional geometry; and an introduction to probability and statistics.
General Education Attributes:
MC Math/Computer Science
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MATH 102 with a grade of C or better.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
MTHED 305Tutoring Practicum1.00 - 3.00
Tutoring practicum designed for secondary mathematics teaching majors and minors to develop competencies in mathematics content tutoring skills and interpersonal relations needed in peer tutoring with college students. Permission of Student Support Services lab supervisor required. Limited enrollment.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is having completed MATH 240 with a grade of C- or better.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
MTHED 322Using Mathematical Learning Processes in the Elementary /Middle School Content Areas3.00
A learner-center approach methods course focusing on the theories, models, and strategies for effectively understanding and teaching mathematics concepts and skills in the five content areas to elementary/middle school children (ages 6-12/13; grades 1-7/8). National and state standards guide the conceptual framework for this course. Topics include Numbers and Operations; Measurement; Geometry; Data Analysis and Probability; and Algebra.
Prerequisites:
MTHED 230 with a grade of C or better.
Typically Offered:
Fall and Spring Terms
MTHED 323Teaching Elementary/Middle School Mathematics3.00
Study of the theories, models and strategies for teaching mathematics concepts and skills to elementary/middle school children (ages 6-12/13; grade 1-7/8). National and state standards guide the conceptual framework for this course.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is completion of MTHED 322, or instructor permission, and admission to the Teacher Education Program.
Typically Offered:
Other, Refer to Catalog
MTHED 339Teaching Mathematics and Computer Science in the Secondary School3.00
General principles and problems of teaching mathematics in grades 5-12. Topics include: organizing teaching activities; teaching materials and resources; and current methodology. Student activities include classroom presentations, a formal paper, and 20-25 hours of laboratory experience.
Prerequisites:
Prerequisite for taking this course is Junior Status, admission to the Teacher Education Program, and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
Typically Offered:
Spring Term Only
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