Math Education (Masters) (MA in Education)
Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education, Mathematics Education is especially designed for teachers who wish to sharpen their teaching ability in mathematics and to learn effective teaching strategies that are research-based, practical, and immediately applicable to the classroom. Candidates investigate research-based mathematics teaching and learning with a focus on developing their ability to assess the learnings needs of diverse students, support students in achieving mathematics proficiency, integrate technology in mathematics instruction, and develop a balanced mathematics instructional program that focuses on conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and problem solving with reasoning.
Learning Outcomes
Mathematics Education program provides candidates with the fundamental knowledge and skills of mathematics teaching and prepares socially responsible mathematics teacher leaders for a rapidly changing and technologically rich world. It engages candidates in research, scholarly activity, and ongoing evaluation. Finally, it helps candidates understand the value of diversity as related to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics and prepares them for a diverse world in which they will serve and collaborate with educators and their communities.
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