MATH 618 - Research in Math Education

At the conclusion of the course, participants will have acquired the following knowledge and be able to carry out the following tasks: (1) Evaluate online educational resources for mathematics in terms of their potential educational value, appropriateness, and credibility. (2) Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between math education resources and math education research and how to use both responsibly in the teaching of mathematics. (3) Critically analyze research in mathematics education and its connection to practice. (4) Conduct a literature review on an issue related to the teaching of mathematics, analyzing its potential application to improve teaching, and communicating the findings in a professional manner. Assessment Plan: Students will be assessed using regular discussion boards and assignments directly related to learning outcomes and culminating in a final presentation of their literature review. The literature review presentation must be worth at least 30%, but no more than 50%, of the overall course grade. Note that the literature review does not have to be written and it is not the intention for students to be taught how to write a literature review in this course - students should be allowed to communicate their findings of their literature review in a professional manner of their choice (e.g., video presentation, poster presentation, written paper). Typically offered fall, spring, summer.
Level: GR
Credit Hours: 3

Ferris Equivalencies:

Department: MATH

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