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Secondary Mathematics Education
The master of education (MEd) is a professional degree signifying advanced knowledge about and advanced training in educational practice.
This cohort program, leading to the MEd degree in the teaching of secondary school mathematics, is offered jointly by the Faculty of Education and the Department of Mathematics. Students pursuing the MEd (course work) option will, in addition to 28 units of required course work, complete a minimum of two units of graduate electives in education and/or mathematics, and a comprehensive examination.
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See 1.3 for University admission requirements. In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered if superior scholarly or professional achievement is demonstrated.
Graduate education admission is granted to a specific degree and to a particular program or specialization. Updated application information is available November 15 at . All applications are reviewed once a year. Completed applications must be received by January 31.
Program Requirements
Students complete 30 units, including all of
An examination of critical issues, current research, and practices in mathematics education.
Experience in incorporating computers in mathematical problem solving, adaptation of materials for use in mathematics classroom.
An examination of historical, cultural, and psychological forces shaping the secondary school mathematics curriculum. Current developments in mathematics curriculum and in mathematics education research.
The theory and practice of mathematics teaching at the secondary level. Emphasis on the nature of the learner and the function of the teacher.
Crises in mathematics, their historical and philosophical background and their resolution. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MSc program in mathematics education or permission of the department. Graduate students in the Department of Mathematics cannot take this course to satisfy their degree requirements.
Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries. Klein's erlangen program. Prerequisite: Entrance into the MSc in mathematics education program or permission of the department. Graduate students in the Department of Mathematics cannot take this course to satisfy their degree requirements.
and a minimum of two units selected from Faculty of Education or Department of Mathematics graduate courses.
Comprehensive Examination
Candidates must complete a comprehensive exam by enrolling in
The examination is graded on a satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis.
Normally, this occurs in the term in which course requirements are completed or in the immediately following term.
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.
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