Staff

Cindy Johnstone
Mathematics Coordinator
(208) 332-6932
cmjohnstone@sde.idaho.gov

Sarah Bluemont
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 208-332-6956
Fax: 208-334-2095
SBluemont@sde.idaho.gov

Upcoming Courses

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Master of Science in Mathematics Education Boise State University

Spring 2008

MATHED 558 ADVANCED GEOMETRY AND PROBABILITY FOR TEACHERS (3 credits). In-depth study of geometry and probability, including work with mathematical models. This course is appropriate for teachers seeking to strengthen and extend their mathematical knowledge. PREREQ: MATH 257 or MATH 147 or teaching certification in mathematics.

Will meet on Saturday mornings on BSU campus.

Summer 2008

MATHED 511 SURVEY OF RESEARCH IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION I (2 credits). Survey of current research in and discussion of issues relating to the teaching and learning of mathematics. PREREQ: teaching certification or PERM/INST.

MATHED 524 THE TEACHING OF GEOMETRY (2 credits). Contemporary approaches to teaching secondary school geometry; treatment of selected topics in geometry; methods and materials; research relevant to the teaching of geometry. PREREQ: MATH257 or MATH147 or teaching certification in mathematics.

MATH 501 FOUNDATIONS OF MATHEMATICS (3 credits). An introduction to the language and methods of reasoning used throughout mathematics, and to selected topics in discrete mathematics. Propositional and predicate logic; elementary set theory; introduction to proof techniques including mathematical induction; functions and relations; and basic principles of elementary number theory, combinatorial enumeration, and graph theory. PREREQ: MATH 143, MATH 147.

MATH 547 HISTORY OF MATHEMATICS (3 credits). The course is designed for mathematics teachers in the secondary school. The course consists of two parts: the first part traces the development of algebra, geometry, analytic geometry and calculus to the 19th century; the second part gives a brief introduction to, and history of, some of the developments in mathematics during the last century. PREREQ: PERM/INST.

Courses

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Master of Science in Mathematics Education Program

MATHED 558: ADVANCED GEOMETRY & PROBABILITY FOR TEACHERS (3 credits)

Spring Semester 2008
Saturdays 9:00-12:00, beginning January 26
Math/Geosciences Building Room 107

If everyone agrees, this schedule may be adjusted to better meet our needs. A textbook will not be required for this course.

As we share teaching ideas and reflect on our own classroom experiences, we will gain insight into how the results from research may be used to help our students become better at learning key ideas from geometry and probability. We will examine teaching and learning incorporating the use of mathematical models, manipulatives, and Geometers Sketchpad. During this course, we will develop projects, lessons, or activities. We may also be able to use these activities in one or more classrooms and analyze their effectiveness.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with other classroom teachers, extend our knowledge of the current literature, and try out some new ideas.

Please join us!

Contact Dr. Sharon Walen for additional information.
Office: 426-4095 Email: walen@math.boisestate.edu
Mathematics Department: 426-1172