Specialized Mathematics Education

Detailed profiles of schools for Specialized Mathematics from the EdRef college search portal.

Specialized Mathematics Education programs are designed to prepare teachers to teach specialized subjects and to become educational leaders in mathematics education. The curriculum recognizes a variety of research and instruction methods that lead to strategies and technologies that increase the performance of mathematics students in elementary school, middle school, high school, and universities. Techniques such as computer modeling, data management, visualization, curriculum developments, and computer-based teaching provide teachers with the tools they need to improve their efficacy in the classroom.

Elevating student performance is a fundamental goal of these types of programs. Graduate students get the chance to teach undergraduate programs. They participate in research projects and mentorship situations. They are exposed to professional organizations by presenting their research papers. By enhancing access to data from funded projects, programs seek to increase students’ opportunities for publications. Degrees based on research emphasize an understanding of methods that have the power to advance students performance in mathematics.