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Independent study of a selected list of readings approved by a faculty advisor. Permission of department required.

The course is intended for future teachers of high school mathematics to help them develop a deeper knowledge of some key topics in the high school curriculum. Topics will be chosen from the following: Complex numbers, functions including logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric functions, curve-fitting, transformations, equations, inequalities and algebraic expressions. Students must have senior standing in the Mathematics Adolescence Education major.

Principles, materials, and methods for teaching middle school (grades 5-9) mathematics. The course serves as the primary methods course for students pursuing initial certification in Middle Childhood Education - Mathematics Specialist. Departmental approval required.

Principles, materials, and methods for teaching secondary school (grades 7-12) mathematics. The course serves as the primary methods course for students pursuing initial certification in Adolescence Education - Mathematics. Note: must be successfully completed before student teaching. Departmental approval required.