2011 Cohort - Mathematics for the Middle Grades (4-8) (MA)
Tentative course schedule
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- Summer 2011
On-campus for 3-4 weeks and an online learning component; 3 days of the on-campus instruction will include professional development experiences
MATH 6286 New Developments in Mathematics Education -- 3 unit(s)
MATH 6286 Algebraic Content and Pedagogy for Teachers -- 3 unit(s)
- Fall 2011
Online learning environment
MATH 6224 Mathematics for the Middle Grades Teachers I -- 3 unit(s)
Integrated, historical, and cultural study of development and structure of quantity, data, and chance. Focus on mathematical ways of knowing and verification.
MATH 6259 Seminar: Reflective Teaching I -- 1 unit(s)
- Spring 2012
Online learning environment
MATH 6259 Seminar: Reflective Teaching II -- 1 unit(s)
MATH 6259 Contemporary Assessment in Mathematics Education I -- 2 unit(s)
- Summer 2012
On-campus for 3-4 weeks and an online learning component; 3 days of the on-campus instruction will include professional development experiences
MATH 6215 Geometric Content and Pedagogy for Teachers -- 3 unit(s)
MATH 6204 Contemporary Mathematics Curriculum -- 2 unit(s)
MATH 6208 Contemporary Assessment in Mathematics Education II -- 1 unit(s)
- Fall 2012
Online learning environment
MATH 6381 Current Research in Mathematics Education -- 3 unit(s)
Understand purposes and methods of research in math education with a focus on action research. Review mathematics education research and its implications for instruction. Conduct a classroom-based action research project. Prerequisite(s): MATH 6201 or consent of department.
MATH 6232 Reflective Teaching: Meaningful Distributed Instruction -- 1 unit(s)
Students will critically reflect on classroom practice with the focus on meaningful distributed instruction.
- Spring 2013
Online learning environment
MATH 6226 Mathematics for the Middle Grades Teacher II -- 3 unit(s)
Integrated, historical, and cultural study of development and structure of patterns, functions, relationships, and shapes. Focus on ways of knowing and verification. Prerequisite(s): MATH 6224.
MATH 6235 Reflective Teaching: Investigation of Classroom Practice -- 1 unit(s)
Students will critically reflect on classroom practice with the focus on instruction.
- Summer 2013
On-campus for 3-4 weeks and an online learning component; 3 days of the on-campus instruction will include professional development experiences
MATH 6205 Teaching Rational Numbers and Proportionality -- 3 unit(s)
Examination of literature, problems and issues related to teaching fractions, decimals, ratios, proportion and percent. Exploration of innovative strategies for developing concepts, skills and proportional reasoning. Prerequisite(s): MATH 6201 (800:220) or consent of department.
Course details and enrollment information
MATH 6210 Technology in Middle Grades Mathematics -- 1 unit(s)
Uses of technology in teaching and learning mathematics. Examination of research related to incorporating technology in the teaching of mathematics. Prerequisite(s): MATH 6201 or consent of department.
Course details and enrollment information
MATH 6234 Reflective Teaching: Leadership -- 1 unit(s)
Students will critically reflect on classroom practice with the focus on leadership in mathematics education.
Course delivery
Courses in this program are offered online using eLearning, a Blackboard learning management system requiring Internet access and a web browser. Summer sessions may include some in-person instruction on the UNI campus.
While most students encounter very few technical difficulties with our online courses, our team of support specialists is available to assist you as needed.
Services and support
Support services such as access to the UNI Rod Library, UNI Financial Aid and technical assistance will be readily available.