MSED 514 Historical Topics in the Mathematics Class 2 Historical underpinnings of mathematical ideas and cross-cultural contributions to the development of mathematics. Focus is on relating knowledge of the history of mathematical thought to the contemporary curriculum. Students will develop, present and evaluate lessons, activities and materials for K-12 pupils deriving from historical and multicultural roots. MSED 591 Research Foundations of Mathematics and Science Education 2 Introduction to research methods in mathematics and science education. Critique of selected classical and contemporary studies in mathematics and science education.
Emphasis is on translating research into classroom practice.
Also provides a forum for students to present and discuss proposals for master's projects. MSED 535 Problem Solving and Recreational Mathematics 2 Problem-solving activities that model desired instructional strategies while examining mathematical content through topics such as magic squares, tangrams, polyominoes, palindromes, number patterns, geometric dissections, tessellations, spirolaterals, etc. MSED 550 Interactions of Science and Mathematics 2 Investigation of unifying concepts and central themes common to mathematics and physical science. Emphasis on developing understanding of fundamental concepts and principles, on problem solving in an interdisciplinary environment, and on laboratory activities appropriate for junior and senior high school classes. This course is devoted to a particular topic not otherwise included in the mathematics education curriculum.