Mathematics Education

• WED ME 563: Problem Solving in Mathematics
  This course engages participants in collaborative problem solving and problem posing while exploring the role of productive struggle in the teaching and learning of mathematics. Effective Spring 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Oral and/or Signed Communication, Quantitative Reasoning I, Critical Thinking. 4cr. Either sem.
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  • Critical Thinking
  • Oral and/or Signed Communication
  • Quantitative Reasoning I
• WED ME 565: Mathematics for Teaching: Calculus
  Graduate Prerequisites: CAS MA123, 124, 225, and 226 - Prepares teachers to understand the gatekeeping role of calculus in schools, with specific focus on equity and politics. Topics such as limits, derivatives, integrals, approximation, applications, and modeling are revisited with a focus on teaching and learning for understanding. 4 cr. Either sem.
• WED ME 568: The Design of Mathematics Curriculum
  Considers how to design tasks that compel students to explore challenging mathematical ideas, make new connections, develop arguments and justifications, and spur curiosity and delight by examining the design principles of high-quality mathematics curriculum.
• WED ME 589: Designing Professional Development Programs in Mathematics Education
  Graduate Prerequisites: (SEDME558) Matriculated Graduate Students who have completed SEDME558 - Students examine models for the professional development of mathematics teachers; conduct needs assessment of the teachers in their target groups; and design professional development programs that respond to those needs. Programs focus on upgrading mathematical content knowledge and pedagogical and assessment practices. 4cr.
• WED ME 615: Facilitating More Equitable Mathematics Discussions
  Course investigates planning and facilitation of whole class mathematics discussions. Attends to selecting and sequencing ideas in a discussion, supporting students in engaging with others¿ ideas, representing and recording ideas in public spaces, connecting ideas within discussions, and concluding discussions.
• WED ME 701: Epistemologies and Theories of Learning in Mathematics and Science Education
  This seminar course for advanced graduate students explores the contemporary and historical research and theory with regard to the learning and knowing of mathematics and science.
• WED ME 702: Teaching and Teacher Education in Mathematics and Science Education
  This seminar course for advanced graduate students examines theoretical and empirical research in the teaching of mathematics and science, as well as mathematics and science teacher education.
• WED ME 703: Curriculum Research and Theory in Mathematics and Science Education
  This seminar course for advanced graduate students explores contemporary and historical research and theory in mathematics and science education with regard to curriculum, including its analysis, use, design, and effects.
• WED ME 851: Seminar: Mathematics Education
  This seminar course for advanced graduate students examines historic and current research on specific topics in mathematics education. Topics chosen that focus on current issues in the field.. 4cr.