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Mathematics for Elementary Edu...

Mathematics for Elementary Education Major


IN THIS SECTION
  • Actuarial Mathematics
    • Mathematics Major with a Concentration in Actuarial Studies
    • Actuarial Mathematics Minor
  • Math for K-8 Education Minor
    • Math for K-8 Education Minor
  • Mathematics
    • Mathematics Major
    • Mathematics Minor
  • Mathematics for Elementary Education
    • Mathematics for Elementary Education Major

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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