STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES IN MATHEMATICS
EDUCATION
FIELD EXPERIENCES
In
the Mathematics Education Program, students participate in
elementary/secondary classrooms prior to student teaching.
Specifically, the elementary math methods class meets in a local
school (as space is available) and students spend one hour of the
3-hour block in the classroom with teachers and elementary
students. This hands-on experience gives students the chance to
teach a lesson and interact with children so that they can directly
apply the concepts learned in prior classes as well as in the
methods course.
In both the elementary and
secondary programs, students are afforded many opportunities to
observe mathematics classrooms. During these observations, students
can choose to teach a lesson, tutor students, or simply observe
classroom management.
STUDENT TEACHERS
Secondary Education Mathematics students can complete
their student teaching requirements locally, nationally and
internationally. Internationally, students have recently completed
student teaching experiences in New Zealand, Germany, and Ecuador.
Popular student teaching placements within the United States include
the metropolitan areas of Green Bay and Detroit. The diversity of
the student teaching setting depends greatly on the interests of the
student.
RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES FOR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
STUDENTS
Mathematics Education students have research opportunities
along with the prospect of presenting their work at state and
national conferences. Click on link to the right for a few
examples . . .
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MATHEMATICS CLUB
For more information on the Elementary Education Mathematics Club
contact Dr. Stephen P. Smith.
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The goal of
the math club for 2013 was to create a balance of social,
mathematics and community service related activities for
members. Activities included participation in mathematics
events at the Peter White Public Library for ages K-8, Make
a Difference Day, helping at the dog sled races, holding two
bake sales, designing the t-shirts for the H.S. Math
Challenge, and working at several Children’s Museum events. |
Front Row l-r: Emily Ferguson, Rebecca
Smolarek (Treasurer), Joan Toivonen, Katie Delaney
(Secretary)
Back Row l–r: Kaylee McIntyre, Michele Owens
(Vice-President), Steve Smith (advisor), Sarah
Burns(President)
Not shown: Elizabeth Sabin, Chelsey Rice, Mallory
Westerberg, Kathleen Grandahl |
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