Courses Mathematics Education

MATE: Mathematics Education

5251. Modern Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3) Formerly MATH 5251: Not open to undergraduate or graduate mathematics majors or minors. A teacher taking this course would receive certificate renewal credit and/or 3 s.h. of graduate elective credit in elementary education. P for undergraduate students: MATE 3223 or consent of instructor; P for graduate students: MATE 2129; MATH 2127; 3219 or 3221; or equivalent; or consent of instructor. Numeration systems and real numbers from axiomatic approach. Topics in geometry, algebra, probability theory, and number theory. Emphasis on relationship between these topics and school mathematics.
5263, 5264. Modern Mathematics for Junior High School Teachers I, II (3,3) Formerly MATH 5263, 5264: May not count toward MATH or CSCI major or minor. P for 5263: Consent of instructor; P for 5264: MATH 5263 or consent of instructor. Set theory, mathematical systems and proofs, number systems, elementary number theory, applications of mathematics in business, science, and other areas. Basic concepts of geometry, algebra, probability, and statistics.
5265, 5266. Microcomputers in Secondary Education (3,0) Formerly MATH 5265, 5266: 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. May not count toward a MATH or CSCI major or minor. P: MATE 3166 or MATH 1075 or 1085; consent of instructor. Operation and programming of microcomputers in secondary school system.
5267, 5268. LOGO: A Computer Language for Educators (3,0) Formerly MATH 5267, 5268: 2 lecture and 2 lab hours per week. May not count toward MATH major or minor. P: MATE or MATH 3166 or consent of instructor. LOGO and its uses with students K-12.
6200. Mathematics Assessment for the Classroom Teacher (3) Formerly MATH 6200: P: Consent of instructor. Theory, methods, and techniques of assessment for improving mathematics learning. Requires assessment and intervention project adapted to local classroom setting.
6206. Leadership in Mathematics Education (3) Formerly MATH 6206: P: Admission to MAEd program; consent of instructor. Mathematics content and information necessary for service as leader in public school mathematics education.
6211. Research in Mathematics Education (3) Formerly MATH 6211: Readings, reports, and syntheses of research literature on teaching and learning K-12 mathematics. Projects based on this literature.
6221, 6222, 6223. Current Topics in Mathematics Education (1,2,3) Formerly MATH 6221, 6222, 6223: May be repeated once with change of topic. May not count toward mathematics requirement for MAEd. P: Consent of instructor. Exhaustive study of current topic in mathematics education.
6226, 6227, 6228. Leadership in Mathematics (1,2,3) Formerly MATH 6226, 6227, 6228: Each course may be repeated once with change of topic. May not count toward mathematics requirement for MAEd. P: Consent of instructor. Mathematics content and information necessary for service as leader in public school mathematics education.
6229. Leadership in Mathematics Education (4) Formerly MATH 6229: May not count toward mathematics requirement for MAEd. P: Consent of instructor. Mathematics content and information necessary for service as leader in public school mathematics education.
6261. Diagnostic Approach to Teaching Elementary Mathematics I (3) Formerly MATH 6261: May not count toward mathematics requirement for MATH MA. May count as elective in other programs. P: MATE 5251 or 5263 or consent of instructor. Methods of diagnosing and prescribing for individual difficulties in mathematics at elementary and secondary school levels. Applies principles and techniques during clinical work.
6265. Technology in Mathematics Education (3): Technology applications in grades 6-12 based on national recommendations, research, and issues pertaining to equity and access.
6320. Advanced Elementary Mathematics Methods (3) Formerly MATH 6320: May not count toward mathematics requirement for MAEd. P: Certification in elementary education at undergraduate level. Current research, materials, methods, and curricula for teaching and learning elementary school mathematics.
6321. Advanced Middle-Level Mathematics Methods (3) Formerly MATH 6321: May not count toward mathematics requirement for MAEd. P: Certification in mathematics at middle grades undergraduate level. Current research, materials, methods, and curricula for teaching and learning middle-level mathematics.
6323. Issues and Trends in Mathematics Education (3) Formerly MATH 6323: May not count toward mathematics requirement for MAEd. P: Graduate standing and certification in secondary mathematics. Current research, materials, methods, and curricula for teaching and learning high school mathematics.
6331. Reasoning with Number and Algebra (3): Rational numbers, proportional reasoning, and linear relations as tools to explore mathematical relationships in grades 6-8.
6341. Teaching and Learning of Geometry (3): Analysis of middle school student work using the van Hiele model to examine relationships of shape, size, symmetry, and transformations in two- and three- dimensional space.
6351. Data Analysis and Probability in the Middle Grades (3): Data analysis, probability concepts, and pedagogical issues for middle grade teachers.
6361. Measurement Across the Curriculum (3): Key issues in teaching and learning measurement as it supports other mathematical strands.
6371. Teaching and Learning of Algebra (3): Current mathematical learning theory and research as it pertains to algebra taught from a problem-solving, student-centered perspective.
6391. Teaching with Mathematical Modeling (3): Historical and contemporary models applied to real-world situations to demonstrate the power and limitations of modeling.
6400. Capstone Project in Mathematics Education (3): Research project, portfolio modeled on the National Board Professional Teaching Standards, or equivalent project.

SCIE: Science Education

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5000. Contemporary Approaches to Teaching Biological Science (3): P: BIOL 1100, 1101, 1200, 1201; or equivalent; minimum of 16 s.h. in BIOL. Effective teaching in biology using current curricula materials. Emphasis on investigative nature of biology.
5010. Applications of Microcomputers in Teaching Physical Science (3): 2 1-hour lectures and 1 2-hour lab per week. Use of microcomputer to assist in teaching physical science. Topics include operation of microcomputer, review and evaluation of available software, and computer techniques to illustrate physical science concepts.
5020. Applications of Microcomputers in Teaching Biological Science (3): Use of microcomputer to assist in teaching biological science. Topics include operation of microcomputer, review and evaluation of available software, and computer techniques to illustrate biological concepts.
5990. Apprenticeship Science (3): Direct supervision in lab procedures by members of science staff.
6000. Science and Society (3): Selected topics to demonstrate social, historical, and philosophical aspects of science. Emphasis on science-society interaction.
6003. Selected Topics in Life Science for Middle Grades Teachers (3)
6004. Selected Topics in Physical Science for Middle Grades Teachers (3)
6006. Chemistry for Middle Grades Teachers (3): P: Minimum of 1 year teaching experience in grades 6-9 or consent of instructor. Content and instructional methods for chemistry for grades 6-9 teachers. Emphasis on demonstrations and hands-on activities.
6010. The History and Philosophy of Science (3): Develop scientific ideas, their origin, growth, and relationship to present.
6019. Science in Elementary Education (3): P: Initial Teaching Licensure in elementary or special education. Current trends and issues. Emphasis on contemporary literature and classroom implementation.
6020. Recent Developments in Science Teaching (3): Curricular trends and innovations. Emphasis on development of philosophical analyses of science teaching and learning practices reflective of past, current, and future science education reform agendas.
6050. Developmental Approaches to Science Teaching (2): P: NC teaching licensure or equivalent; formal acceptance into DASH summer institute. Developmental Approaches in Science and Health (DASH) program is an interdisciplinary science curriculum designed for grades K-2. Focus on methodology and content. Follow-up sessions.
6081. Astronomy Methods for Teachers (2): P: PHYS 1080, 1081; or 2 years’ teaching of astronomy unit in school; PHYS 1050 or PHYS 1250. Methods of teaching astronomy using activities, experiments, observations, and library/computer resources.
6200. Environmental Education (3): Critical examination of issues arising from human interaction with natural environment. Focus on themes such as history of environmental movement, environmental ethics and values, and local, state, and global environmental issues.
6310. Advanced Methods in Teaching Science (3): Applies theoretical, philosophical, and research bases for improvement of education practice. Planning, instruction, and evaluation techniques expected of master teacher.
6420. Marine Education (3): P: Initial Teaching Licensure in elementary, middle, or secondary education or consent of instructor. Current status of marine education. Emphasis on student involvement and development of classroom instruction materials.
6500. Understanding and Engaging in Educational Research (3): Research on human development and learning and pedagogical knowledge and skills expected of master teacher. Current trends and issues in education, skills in data collection, and application of research in classroom.
6501. Experimental Evaluation in Science (3): Experimental design, evaluation, and research methods as related to classroom and lab teaching and coordination of various sciences.
6505. Problems in Science Education (Elementary) (3): Research in science teaching at elementary school level.
6506. Problems in Science Education (Secondary) (3): Research in science teaching at middle and senior high school levels.
6507. Problems in Science Education (College) (3): Research in science teaching at college level.
6522. Readings in Science Education (1): Special topics to improve student’s background selected in collaboration with instructor of student’s choice. Readings selected from sources appropriate to any level of science teaching.
6525. Selected Topics in Biological Science for Elementary Teachers (3)
6530. Selected Topics in Physical Science for Elementary Teachers (3)
6535. Selected Topics in Earth Science for Elementary Teachers (3)
6600. Action Research in Teaching (3): Development of systematic reflection by teachers through action research strategies to examine issues in learning and teaching.
7000. Thesis (3): May be repeated. May count maximum of 3 s.h.
7001. Thesis: Summer Research (1): May be repeated. No credit may count toward degree. Students conducting thesis research may only register for this course during the summer.
SCIE Banked Courses: 6015. Aviation Science Education (3); 6060, 6061, 6062. Foundational Approaches in Science Teaching I, II, III (3,3,2); 6300. Science Methods and Materials for Teaching Handicapped Learners (3); 6410. Implementation of High School Marine Science Studies (HMSS) (3); 6980, 6981. Internship in Natural History (3,3)