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Mathematics for Elementary Education Major


IN THIS SECTION
  • Actuarial Mathematics
    • Mathematics Major with a Concentration in Actuarial Studies
  • Mathematics
    • Mathematics Major
    • Mathematics Minor

Get the training you need to be a math teacher.

The Mathematics for Elementary Education Major gives you an edge in your teaching career. Learn topics in mathematics for elementary school teachers, including number theory, number and operations for teachers, geometry, statistics, mathematical modeling, and calculus. This major serves as a second major for elementary education majors. It prepares pre-service teachers to be mathematical leaders in elementary schools.

Explore sample courses in this program.

MA-130 Number and Operations for Teachers

Develops understanding of the mathematical content of number and operations at the deep level required for successful elementary and middle school teaching.
3 credits

MA-131 Patterns, Functions, and Algebra for Teachers

Develops understanding of the mathematical content of patterns, functions, and algebra at the deep level required for successful elementary and middle school teaching.
3 credits

MA-132 Geometry, Measurement, Probability, and Statistics for Teachers

Develops understanding of the mathematical content of geometry, measurement, probability, and statistics at the deep level required for successful elementary and middle school teaching.
3 credits

MA-190 Pre-Calculus

Review of exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric functions, identities, and equations; systems of linear equations and inequalities; conic sections; and applications.
4 credits

MA-200 Calculus I

Limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration of functions, the fundamental theorem of calculus, L’Hôpital’s Rule, applications including related rates, optimization, and area.
4 credits

MA-201 Calculus II

Techniques of integration, infinite sequences and series, power series, applications including volume and functional approximation.
4 credits

MA-240 Theory of Proof

Logic and proof, set theory, math induction, relations, functions, sequences and convergence, limits and continuity, congruences, introductions to groups.
4 credits

MA-302 Probability and Statistics

Descriptive statistics, probability theory, combinatorics, correlation, regression, and inference techniques.
3 credits

MA-303 Mathematical Modeling

The development, analysis, and application of continuous and discrete-time models from the physical, financial, and life sciences.
3 credits

MA-360 Number Theory

Divisibility properties of integers, prime numbers, the Euclidean algorithm, the unique factorization theorem, congruences, Diophantine equations, number theoretic functions.
3 credits

ED-425 Seminar: Applying Education Principles

Guided analyses and application of principles and procedures for students completing their practicum.
3 credits

ED-435 Practicum in Teaching: Elementary School

Principles, techniques, and responsibility of planning, executing, and evaluating teaching and learning for a full semester.
9 credits

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Kyle Allaire

Assistant Professor

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Tim Antonelli

Associate Professor
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Noah Daleo

Associate Professor

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Mary Fowler

Professor

I joined Worcester State University Mathematics Department in 2004. I earned my Ph.D. in Statistics from Carnegie Mellon University in 1989. While I have enjoyed working as an applied statistician in many fields nothing brings me more joy than [...]

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Maria Fung

Professor

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Elizabeth Gilbert

Associate Professor and Chair
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Jason A. Hardin

Professor of Mathematics, Math Center Co-Director

My research focuses on commutative algebra, homological algebra, and algebraic geometry, with particular interest in the algebraic properties of Ext*R(M, N) over complete intersections. I also study matrix factorizations and their applications in [...]

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Hy Ginsberg

Professor

Most of my research has been in finite group theory, but I have recently become fascinated by "totally symmetric quasigroups," and in particular the problem of counting how many such objects exist for a set of a given size (recently published results [...]

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Caitlin Krul

Associate Professor

I earned my Bachelor's degree from Salem State College and my Master's and Ph.D. from the University of Rhode Island. As an undergraduate I studied both mathematics and education, and my Ph.D. dissertation was a blend of the two disciplines. At [...]

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Eileen Perez

Professor

Developmental Mathematics Program Director with over 10 years in the field. Interested in Math Pathways and Co-requisite courses. Active participant and instructor in summer bridge programs focusing on college readiness, including AID, Alternatives [...]

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Hansun To

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