COHORT INFORMATION
The Department of Mathematics at the University of Northern Iowa offers a program of courses in Mathematics for the Middle Grades leading to the degree of Master of Arts in Mathematics Education. The purpose of the program is two-fold — to develop highly trained, knowledgeable teachers of mathematics at the middle grades level (grades 4-8) who possess the ability, insight, confidence, and commitment to implement mathematics programs as envision by the NCTM Standards (1989, 1992, 1995, 2000).
MyCourses
Courses in this program are offered primarily using MyCourses, 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.
800:220 New Developments in Middle Grades Mathematics, 3 credit hours
Investigation of current recommendations for goals, content, instructional strategies and curriculum of mathematics programs in grades 4-8. In-depth examination of selected content and implementation of a problem-solving approach to instruction. Focus on application to classroom practice and planning for change for a selected topic.
800:215 Teaching Rational Numbers, 2 credit hours
Examination of literature, problems and issues related to teaching fractions, decimals, ratios, proportion and percent in grades 4-8. Exploration of innovative strategies for developing concepts, skills and proportional reasoning. Implications of research and reform recommendations for the curriculum.
800:214 Mathematical Problem Solving in the Middle Grades, 1 credit hour
Solving problems from a variety of mathematical topics such as linear programming, geometry, and probability. Analyzing problem-solving techniques and teaching strategies. Investigating issues related to implementing a problem-solving approach in the classroom.
800:222 Issues and Problems in Teaching Mathematics in the Middle Grades, 2 credit hours
Issues and problems related to current reform in mathematics, including planning curriculum, assessing student learning, managing instruction and providing for individual needs. Examination of related literature.
Seminar in Implementing Change in Teaching Mathematics I and II, 2 credit hours
800:236 Mathematics for the Middle Grades Teachers I, 3 credit hours
Integrated, historical and cultural study of development and structure of quantity, data and chance. Focus on mathematical ways of knowing and verification.
800:211 Teaching Algebra in the Middle Grades, 2 credit hours
Examination of literature and students' thinking related to algebraic concepts. Curriculum issues, teaching strategies and implications of technology.
800:191g Contemporary Mathematics Curricula, 2 credit hours
Study and evaluation of innovative curriculum materials. Focus on middle level curriculum.
800:237 Technology in Middle Grades Mathematics, 2 credit hours
Uses of technology in teaching and learning mathematics. Examination of research related to incorporating technology in the teaching of mathematics.
800:238 Mathematics for the Middle Grades Teacher II, 3 credit hours
Integrated, historical and cultural study of development and structure of patterns, functions, relationships and shapes. Focus on ways of knowing and verification.
Seminar in Mathematics Education, 3 credit hours
800:221 Mathematics Literacy in an Information Age, 2 credit hours
Examination of applications and contributions of mathematics to other disciplines, the workplace, personal lives and society. Investigation of shifting conceptions of mathematics and mathematics literacy in today's world. Diverse uses of mathematics illustrated.
800:213 Selected Topics in Mathematics for the Middle Grades, 2 credit hours
Investigation of mathematical topic(s), such as geometry, data analysis, probability or number sense. Examination of a major mathematical idea including implications of research literature and examination of relevant curriculum materials.
XXX:XXX Elective in Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Educational Psychology or Education, 3 hours