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MAED 3000. Topics in Mathematics Education, Elementary (1-6) Prerequisite: consent of the department. Special topics in mathematics education for grades K-6. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)
MAED 3040. Topics in Mathematics Education, Middle Grades. (1-6) Prerequisite: consent of the department. Special topics in mathematics education for middle grades. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)
MAED 3070. Topics in Mathematics Education, Secondary. (1-6) Prerequisite: consent of the department. Special topics in mathematics education at the secondary level. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. (On demand)
MAED 3103. Computer Programming and Algorithmics in Mathematics Education. (3) Prerequisite: MATH 2102 or consent of the department. Computer programming as a context for teaching and learning mathematics with emphasis on algorithmic processes.Topics include: introduction to micro-computers, BASIC and LOGO computer languages, pedagogical and curricular issues related to programming and algorithmics in school mathematics. (Spring) (Evenings)
MAED 3105. Teaching Geometry Through Deductive and Inductive Logic. (3) Prerequisite: MATH 2102 or consent of the department. A study of the Euclidean postulates and theorems in 2-space and 3-space, including some non-Euclidean variations. Emphasis on methods of teaching problem solving through formal proofs, deduction and induction. (Fall)(Evenings)
MAED 3141. Algebra and Problem Solving for Middle School Teachers. (3) Prerequisites: MATH 1103 and 2102. An overview of algebra from middle grades through college with emphasis on mastering algebraic concepts, skills, and teaching techniques. Topics include: functions, analytic geometry, vectors and matrices, and field properties of the real numbers. Observations, teaching experiences, and activities in junior high school and high school algebra. (Fall)
MAED 5000. Topics in Mathematics Education, Early Childhood. (1-6) (1-6G) Prerequisite: consent of department. (On demand)
MAED 5040. Topics in Mathematics Education, Intermediate. (1-6) (1-6G) Prerequisite: consent of department. (On demand)
MAED 5070. Topics in Mathematics Education, Secondary. (1-6) (1-6G) Prerequisite: consent of department. (On demand)
MAED 5101. Arithmetic in the School. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: MATH 1100 or equivalent. A study of the number systems with emphasis placed upon the basic concepts and meanings, properties of addition, multiplication, inverses, systems of numeration and number line appropriate for each grade. (Does not count toward a major in mathematics. Open only to transfer students who have completed six semester hours of mathematics at another university.) (On demand)
MAED 5104. Microcomputing for Teachers. (3) (3G) Prerequisites: working knowledge of college algebra and trigonometry, and consent of department. Introduction to basic computer concepts, to microcomputer systems, to the design and development of programs to assist instruction in mathematics and computer sciences. A programming language such as BASIC or LOGO will be used. Each student will integrate skills learned by selecting, designing and developing a specific project. (No prior experience with computer programming required.) (Spring) (Evenings)
MAED 5105. Geometry for Teachers. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: MATH 2102 or MAED 5101 or consent of department. A study of the foundations of Euclidean geometry and a brief treatment of non-Euclidean geometry. Emphasis on learning activities and teaching techniques for teachers of mathematics K-12. (Spring) (Evenings)
MAED 5141. Mathematics for the Intermediate School Teacher. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: MATH 2102 or consent of department. A study of the algebraic properties of the real numbers; functions, equations, inequalities and their graphs, activities and applications related to upper elementary and intermediate grades. (Fall) (Evenings)
MAED 5171. Mathematics for the Secondary School Teacher. (3) (3G) Prerequisite: MATH 2102 or mathematics major with declared option for Secondary School Teacher Certification or consent of department. A study of secondary school mathematics and its relation to the curriculum K-12. Strategies, techniques and activities in teaching mathematics. (Fall) (Evenings)
MAED 6104. Programming in BASIC and LOGO. (3G) Prerequisite: consent of department. Introduction to BASIC and LOGO with emphasis on designing and developing programs to enhance instruction in problem solving. Students will develop a specific curriculum project using acquire programming concepts and techniques. (Not approved for the M.A. degree in Mathematics Education.) (Yearly)