MATH 430: International Comparative Mathematics Education Seminar

Course Description

Survey and study of research literature on comparative mathematics education, including cultural perceptions on the nature of mathematics and the teaching and learning of mathematics. Analysis of international studies in mathematics achievement. Comparison of standards and curricula for teaching school mathematics. Experience with units from demonstration projects in international primary or secondary school curriculum materials. Prerequisites: Senior status with a major in Elementary Education and completion of 17 credits toward a minor in Mathematics; or completion of core, MATH 222 and 9 credits in MATH 300-level courses; or instructor consent.