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Mathematics Teaching Field Grades 5-Adult, B.A.


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Program Learning Goals for Secondary Education: Mathematics 5-Adult

 

  • To develop the mathematics skills needed to teach among the major mathematical domains: Number; Algebra and Functions; Statistics and probability; Geometry, Trigonometry, and Measurement; Calculus; and Discrete Mathematics.
  • To develop and train students in mathematical processes of problem solving; reason and communicate mathematically; and engage in mathematical modeling.
  • To train students to plan rigorous and engaging mathematics instruction supporting students’ equitable access and culturally responsible opportunities for learning.
  • To develop and train effective and equitable teaching practices to support rigorous mathematical learning for a full range of cognitive abilities of diverse populations of students.
  • To foster research based assessments and use evidence of students’ learning to improve instruction and subsequent student learning.
  • To foster networking and professional growth opportunities to support student learning, and to create more equitable mathematics learning environments.
  • To engage students in a planned sequence of field experiences and clinical practice in diverse settings under the supervision of experienced and highly qualified mathematics teachers.

Curriculum for Mathematics Teaching Field Grades 5-Adult


Note(s):


Special Requirement:  To graduate, prospective student teachers must pass PRAXIS II Math Content.

See professional education course listings under

  (35 hours required). Special Methods of Teaching Mathematics is EDUC 420 .

Contact Person:  Dr. Karen Adams, kadams@shepherd.edu, Stutzman-Slonaker 311B, 304-876-5772

Four-Year Course Progression


Mathematics Teaching Field Grades 5-Adult
FALL   FIRST YEAR     SPRING   FIRST YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
MATH 155 2 Discrete Structures 3   EDUC 150   Seminar in Education (FYEX) 1
Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 101 3   Core Curriculum 1 ENGL 104 (Req.) 3
Core Curriculum 1 History 3   ENGR 102   Engineering II (corequisite with MATH 207) 3
Core Curriculum 2 Choose AR with advisor 3   MATH 208   Calculus II 4
MATH 207 1 Calculus* (MA) (Req.) 4   ECON 205 2 Principles of Macroeconomics (SO-CK) (Req.) 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 14
*Prerequisites: MATH 106 and MATH 108 or satisfactory math placement score.            
         
FALL   SECOND YEAR     SPRING   SECOND YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
COMM 202 2 Fundamentals of Speech (HM-GL) (Req.) 3   EDUC 320   Social and Psychological Conditions of Learning 4
PHYS 221 1 General Physics I (LS) (Req.) 3   PHYS 222 1 General Physics II (LS) (Req.) 3
PHYS 221L 1 Genera Physics I Lab (Req.) 1   PHYS 222L 1 General Physics II Lab (Req.) 1
EDUC 200 2 Foundations of Education (SO-MD) 3   MATH 307   Linear Algebra 3
MATH 309   Calculus III 4   GSPE 210 2 Fitness for LIfe (WE) 3
MATH 254   Discrete Mathematics 3       TOTAL 14
    TOTAL 17          
         
FALL   THIRD YEAR     SPRING   THIRD YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
EDUC 360 2 Survey of Exceptional Children (SO-MD) 3   EDUC 370   Reading in the Contenet Area 3
MATH 310   Differential Equations 4   MATH 329   Mathematical Modeling 3
MATH 312   Introduction to Abstract Algebra 3   Core Curriculum 2 Choose HM with advisor 3
MATH 321   Probability and Statistics 3   Elective   Choose Elective with advisor 3
Elective   Choose Elective with advisor 3   Elective   Choose Elective with advisor 3
    TOTAL 16       TOTAL 15
         
FALL   FOURTH YEAR     SPRING   FOURTH YEAR  
Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit   Sub./Course No. Tier Title Credit
EDUC 443   Reading in the Content Area 3   EDUC 400 3 Inclusion in the Regular Classroom (WM and CP) 3
EDUC 380   Technology in 21st-Century Teaching and Learning 3   EDUC 456   Student Teaching 5-12 9
EDUC 420   Special Methods of Teaching Mathematics 3   MATH 489   Mathematics Capstone 1
MATH 414   History of Mathematics 3       TOTAL 13
MATH 424   Foundations of Geometry 3          
    TOTAL 15       DEGREE TOTAL 120
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