Topics include those which are presently being taught in the K-8 curriculum with emphasis on content and methodology. With problem solving strategies as the main focus, the course will address geometry, probability and statistics, and developing the algorithms for teaching rationals and irrationals. 3 Current issues in mathematics education. Study of some current major curriculum projects. Content basic to these programs is studied with emphasis on mathematical structure.
Opportunity is provided for special investigation into topics of students interest.
Planned for teacher of secondary school mathematics. Topics from secondary school mathematics are critically examined and advanced topics directly related to secondary school mathematics are included. Opportunity for discussion of teaching problems is provided. May be repeated with different topics for a maximum of 6 credits. A study of selected topics in mathematics.