Often students who are good in mathematics accept the challenge of developing mathematical power in others. The University of Montana mathematics program offers an option in mathematics education to train teachers of mathematics. Graduates with this option are certified to teach mathematics in grades 5 through 12 in Montana. This option contains a broad range of mathematics courses, including number theory, geometry, statistics, mathematical structures and the history of mathematics.
Students explore the use of technology as a learning and teaching tool in the mathematics classroom.
The option also includes the education, psychology, teaching methods and field experiences necessary for teacher certification. The mathematics and general components of the mathematics education option reflect the developing changes in the secondary school mathematics curriculum. Prospective teachers are required to know enough about mathematics and enough about teaching to adapt to the increasing complexity of the interactions of learners with mathematics. For further information on the mathematics education emphasis contact Dr. James Hirstein .