Studying Mathematics Teaching in Schools

Catalog description

This course explores issues that must be considered in the study of mathematics teaching, with a focus on appreciating the complexity of teaching mathematics and the challenges involved with improving teaching within typical school systems and structures. It includes a survey of research on mathematics teaching and an introduction to a variety of research methodologies used in such studies. Graded on A-F basis only. Credit Hour s : 3 Prerequisites: Open to masters and doctoral students