A minimum of 32 credit hours is required to complete the program. The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for admission. Successful completion of a final paper is required. The mathematics courses in this program will be designed, and in some cases developed, to meet the graduate level content needs of middle grades mathematics teachers. This program of coursework does not lead to a middle school teaching certification.
SUMMER 1
On-campus for 3-4 weeks and an online learning component
800:220 New Developments in Middle Grades Mathematics
800:215 Teaching Rational Numbers 2 credit hours
800:214 Mathematical Problem Solving in the Middle Grades 1 credit hour
Summer Institute I: Launching Themes related to Curricular Resources, Issues in School Mathematics (with guest speakers), and Mathematics and Group Problem Solving
FALL 1
Online learning environment
800:222 Issues and Problems in Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades 2 credit hours
800:289 Seminar in Implementing Change in Teaching Mathematics I 1 credit hour
SPRING 1
Online learning environment
800:236 Mathematics for the Middle Grades Teacher I
SUMMER 2
On-campus for 3-4 weeks and an online learning component
800:211 Teaching Algebra in the Middle Grades 2 credit hours
800:191g Contemporary Mathematics Curricula 2 credit hours
800:237 Technology in Middle Grades Mathematics 2 credit hours
Summer Institute II: Extending Themes related to Teacher to Teacher Sharing, Leadership (with guest speakers), Issues in School Mathematics, and Technology
FALL 2
Online learning environment
800:238 Mathematics for the Middle Grades Teacher II
800:289 Seminar in Implementing Change in Teaching Mathematics II 1 credit hour
SPRING 2
Online learning environment
800:289 Seminar in Mathematics Education
SUMMER 3
On-campus for 3-4 weeks and an online learning component
800:221 Mathematics Literacy in an Information Age 2 credit hours
800:213 Selected Topics in Mathematics for the Middle Grades 2 credit hours
Summer Institute III: Wrapping-Up Themes related to Curricular Resources, Issues in School Mathematics, Leadership, and Mathematics (with guest speakers)
WebCT
Courses in this program are offered primarily using WebCT, a computer conferencing program requiring Internet access and a web browser — no additional software is required. Students may need access to someone who can assist with computer set-up. Courses during the fall and spring semesters will occur online.
UNI campus
Summer sessions in this program may involve some on-campus or central site study.