AppendixB: Mathematics Education Courses in which outcomes are addressed

SYMBOLS 1 Elementary Level 2 Intermediate Level 3 Advanced Level

P.T.= Praxis Test

E.E.= Exams and assessments in courses

O.T.= Observation in JPE and student teaching

Outcome	Assessment	M127 Cal. A	M128 Cal. B	M229 Cal C	M200 Disc	S215 Stat	M205 LinAlg	M301 NumTh	M316 Prob	M305 Alg 1	M351 Geom	M255 Persp.	M380 Methods I	M390 Methods II	MAT/STA Options	SED 498 Sem	M490 StdTeach
1. Students will have excellent mathematics content knowledge
a. They will master the mathematics content knowledge needed to teach in secondary school.	P.T., E.E. and O.T.	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	3	3	2			2 or 3
b. They will be able to make connections between higher level mathematics and K-12 mathematics.	O.T.	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	2	3	3	3	3	2 or 3		3
c. They will understand the scope and sequence of K-12 mathematics.	O.T., E.E. in M380, M390												2	3			3
2. Students will have excellent pedagogic skills.
a. They will be problem-solving teachers who effectively utilize problem solving in their instruction.	O.T., E.E. in all courses	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	2 or 3		3
b. They will be able to clearly communicate mathematical ideas and concepts.	O.T., E.E. in M380, M390, M255, M351				1		2	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	2 or 3		3
c. They will understand and be capable of implementing the standards and recommendations for teaching mathematics suggested by professional organizations, research, departments of educations, school districts, and schools.	O.T., E.E. in M380, M390													2	3		3
d. They will understand theories of learning and how they apply to teaching mathematics.	O.T., E.E., in M380, M390													3	3		3
e. They will be able to read, interpret, implement and utilize research about teaching mathematics to guide their classroom practice.	O.T., E.E in M390, SED498													1	2	3	3
f. They will be able to effectively utilize technology in teaching mathematics.	O.T., E.E. in M205, M380, M390, M127 STA215					1	1						2	3			3
g. They will be able to choose and to implement appropriate tasks and activities to help students learn mathematics using a variety of strategies.	O.T., E.E. in M380, M390												3	3			3
h. They will be able to adapt lessons for learners of differing abilities and be aware of persistent conceptual barriers to learning mathematics and have high expectations for all students.	O.T., E.E. in M380, M390 SPE323												2			3	3
i. They will be able to motivate, enrich, and energize the mathematics classroom by displaying their enthusiasm and interest in mathematics.	O.T.	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	2	3	3	3	3	3	2 or 3	3	3
j. They will understand principles of assessment and know how to use multiple means of assessment.	O.T., E.E. in M380												2			3	3
3. Students will be role models of professionalism.
a. They will be leaders inside and outside of the classroom.	O.T. and alumni presentations in departmental ceremonies, professional conferences and career days												1	2		3	3
b. They will be respectful of others and exhibit professionalism in all situations.	O.T.												1	2		3	3
c. They will be willing and know how to learn and continue to grow professionally throughout their careers.	O.T. and alumni presentations in departmental ceremonies, professional conferences and career days, E.E. in M380, M390, SED498												1	2		3	3
d. They will exhibit high ethical standards in their professional careers	O.T.												1	2		3	3
4. Students will meet and exceed all State and College requirements for certification.
a. Students will meet and exceed all State and College requirements for certification	P.T., GPA, Graduation Requirements

(1&2&3: Each course is necessary for certification)