Mathematics

BSEd Mathematics Education Program Mission

The mission of the program is to graduate prepared pre-service secondary mathematics teachers. Prepared pre-service teachers demonstrate high-tech skills, appropriate dispositions, content knowledge, and instructional practices to teach all their students.

BSEd Mathematics Education Program Goals and Outcomes

Student Learning Goals Student Learning Outcomes
TEU SLG 1: The teacher candidate demonstrates knowledge of how learners grow and develop; and designs and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences. TEU SLO 1.1: The teacher candidate demonstrates knowledge of how learners grow and develop.
TEU SLO 1.2: The teacher candidate responds respectfully to developmental needs in the design and implementation of appropriate and challenging learning experiences.
TEU SLG 2: The teacher candidate uses professional knowledge of individual differences and diversity to ensure inclusive, successful learning environments. TEU SLO 2.1: The teacher candidate demonstrates respectful, professional knowledge of individual differences and diversity.
TEU SLO 2.2: The teacher candidate uses understanding of learners’ commonalities and individual differences to design inclusive learning experiences that empower success.
TEU SLG 3: The teacher candidate works with others to create environments that support individual and collaborative learning. TEU SLO 3.1: The teacher candidate collaborates and communicates with others to build a positive learning climate marked by respect, rigor, and responsibility.
TEU SLO 3.2: The teacher candidate manages the learning environment to engage learners actively in individual and collaborative learning.
SLG 4: The secondary mathematics candidate demonstrates and applies core mathematics content knowledge applicable to its instruction. SLO 4.1: The secondary mathematics candidate solves problems that require applying their knowledge of algebra, geometry, probability and statistics, mathematical systems, and calculus.
SLO 4.2: The secondary mathematics candidate articulates mathematical concepts and effectively communicates them to students using appropriate mathematical vocabulary and terminology.
SLG 5: The secondary mathematics candidate demonstrates the interconnectedness of mathematical ideas and how they build on one another. SLO 5.1: The teacher candidate demonstrates connections between mathematical ideas and connections across content areas, including how ideas build on one another and apply to authentic contexts.
TEU SLO 5.2: The teacher candidate engages learners with higher-order thinking about the content (i.e. critical thinking, perspective-taking, creativity, collaborative work, and communication).
SLO 5.3: The teacher candidate demonstrates how contributions of historically significant figures and contributions of diverse cultures were involved in shaping the perspective and development of mathematics.
TEU SLG 6: The teacher candidate can articulate and use multiple methods of assessment. TEU SLO 6.1: The teacher candidate can articulate and use multiple methods of assessment to fairly demonstrate the full extent of student learning.
TEU SLO 6.2: The teacher candidate uses, and engages learners in using, assessments aligned with learning expectations to monitor, support, and document growth.
TEU SLG 7: The teacher candidate plans instruction that supports every student in meeting rigorous learning goals. TEU SLO 7.1: The teacher candidate selects, creates, plans, and sequences varied instructional activities to support the growth of all students toward rigorous curriculum goals.
TEU SLO 7.2: The teacher candidate uses formative and summative assessment information to systematically adjust instruction to assist varied students’ learning needs.
TEU SLO 7.3: The teacher candidate collaborates and communicates (i.e. with colleagues, specialists, community resources, families, and learners) to meet individual learning needs.
TEU SLG 8: The teacher candidate plans and uses a variety of instructional strategies to encourage learners to develop deep comprehension and apply knowledge in meaningful ways. TEU SLO 8.1: The teacher candidate can reflectively select and use a variety of instructional strategies, including appropriate, current instructional technologies, to make learning accessible to all learners.
TEU SLO 8.2: The teacher candidate applies instructional strategies which encourage learners to develop deep comprehension and apply knowledge in meaningful ways (including students’ digital literacy).
TEU SLG 9: The teacher candidate engages in ongoing professional learning and uses evidence to continually evaluate their practice. TEU SLO 9.1: The teacher candidate takes responsibility for evidence-based strengths and weaknesses in their practices, engaging in ongoing professional learning.
TEU SLO 9.2: The teacher candidate practices the profession in an ethical manner, considering the effects of their decisions and actions on others.
TEU SLG 10: The teacher candidate seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to take responsibility for student learning. TEU SLO 10.1: The teacher candidate seeks appropriate leadership roles and opportunities to advance the profession.
TEU SLO 10.2: The teacher candidate takes responsibility to communicate and collaborate in positive ways that will benefit students and the learning community.

Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Mathematics

General Education
General Education Courses40
Required Core 27
Calculus I
Calculus II
Math Proof and Problem Solving
Calculus III
Differential Equations
Linear Algebra
Mathematical Programming and Modeling
Elect from the following (Including at least 12 credits of 400 level coursework)14
MATH 294
Number Theory
History of Mathematics
Abstract Algebra
Probability and Statistics I
Probability and Statistics II
Real Analysis
Complex Analysis
Partial Differential Equations
Numerical Analysis
Directed Research in Math **
*No more than 2 credits of MATH 294 can be used as an elective.
**No more than 4 credits of MATH 494 can be used as an elective.
Required Support Course 4
Introduction to Visual Programming
Computer Science I
Electives35
Including a second major, or a minor, or two areas of concentration.
Total Hours120

Bachelor of Science in Education with a Major in Mathematics

General Education
General Education Courses *136
Required Core41
Calculus I
Calculus II
Math Proof and Problem Solving
Linear Algebra
Mathematical Programming and Modeling
Number Theory
Algebra for Secondary Teachers
College Geometry
History of Mathematics
Directed Project in Mathematics Education
Probability and Statistics I
Probability and Statistics II
Required Support Course4
Select one of the following:
Introductory Programming and Big Data
Introduction to Visual Programming
Computer Science I
Professional Education Sequence 39
May be taken prior to admission to Teacher Education
Educational Psychology
Clinical I
Managing the Learning Environment
Clinical II
Teaching Diverse Learners
Clinical III
Curriculum, Planning, and Assessment I
Clinical IV
Clinical V
Fall Experience
Technology in Teaching
Child and Adolescent Psychology
Introduction to Exceptional Children
Diversity in America
May be taken only after admission to Teacher Education
Data Driven Integrated Instruction
The following courses are taken at the same time within a semester:
Group 1
Secondary Math Practicum
Secondary Mathematics Teaching Methods
Praxis Subject Area Exam Preparation
Group 2
Student Teaching Seminar: Secondary
Student Teaching Seminar: K12
Student Teaching Seminar: Elementary
Student Teaching, Secondary
Total Hours120
1

 Math 165 is required for the math general education requirement

Additional Program Requirement: take the PRAXIS II Subject Area exam and the PRAXIS II Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 exam before completing the program

Mathematics Minor (Non-Teaching)

Required Core
MATH 165Calculus I4
MATH 166Calculus II4
MATH 205Math Proof and Problem Solving3
or MATH 208 Discrete Mathematics I
MATH 305Linear Algebra4
Select two Math Electives from 200, 300, or 400 level courses or DATA 211 16-8
Total Hours21-23
1

Excluding: MATH 277 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers IMATH 377 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II,

MATH 378 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers IIIMATH 381 Secondary Math Practicum,

MATH 385 Directed Project in Mathematics EducationMATH 391 Secondary Mathematics Teaching Methods, and

MATH 392 Praxis Subject Area Exam Preparation

Mathematics Minor (Teaching)

Required Core
MATH 165Calculus I4
MATH 166Calculus II4
MATH 205Math Proof and Problem Solving3
MATH 210Elementary Statistics4
or DATA 211 Applied Statistics and Data Visualization
MATH 305Linear Algebra4
MATH 320Number Theory3
MATH 330College Geometry4
MATH 381Secondary Math Practicum1
MATH 391Secondary Mathematics Teaching Methods3
Required Support Course
Select one of the following:4
Introductory Programming and Big Data
Introduction to Visual Programming
Computer Science I
Optional Support Courses
MATH 385Directed Project in Mathematics Education*0.5
MATH 392Praxis Subject Area Exam Preparation*0.5
Total Hours34
*

credits excluded from Total Hours

Additional Program Requirement: take the PRAXIS II Subject Area exam and the PRAXIS II Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12 exam before completing the program

Applied Statistics Minor

Required Core
MATH 146Applied Calculus3
or MATH 147 Applied Calculus II
or MATH 166 Calculus II
MATH 210Elementary Statistics4
or DATA 211 Applied Statistics and Data Visualization
MATH 305Linear Algebra4
Select three of the following courses:12
Linear Models
MATH 346
Probability and Statistics I
Probability and Statistics II
Total Hours23

Mathematics Concentration

Select 12 credits from the following: 112
Applied Statistics and Data Visualization
College Trigonometry
or higher-numbered MATH courses
Total Hours12
1

Excluding: MATH 201H Environmental MathematicsMATH 277 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers IMATH 377 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers IIMATH 378 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers IIIMATH 381 Secondary Math PracticumMATH 391 Secondary Mathematics Teaching Methods, and MATH 392 Praxis Subject Area Exam Preparation

Applied Statistics Concentration

Select three of the following courses:12
Elementary Statistics
Applied Statistics and Data Visualization
Linear Models
MATH 346
Probability and Statistics I
Probability and Statistics II
Total Hours12