Brigham Young University. Dept. of Mathematics Education

In 2001 the Department of Mathematics Education was established under the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Gerald M. Armstrong served as department chair from 2001 to 2002.

Variant names

Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences. Dept. of Mathematics Education

Brigham Young University. Mathematics Education Dept.

Description

Established: 2001

Location: Provo, Utah (2001- )

Functions

The Department of Mathematics Education offered an undergraduate and master degrees in Mathematics Education. A minor was also offered. Courses in the undergraduate program are designed to help prospective mathematics teachers plan, manage, and implement classroom activities that facilitate student's learning of mathematics. The program was designed to help prospective students mater the foundational skills of mathematics and to facilitate deep reflection on mathematics at all levels. This would be done through observation of and participation in high-quality classroom practice.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The department was administered by the department chair, under the direction of the college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (2001- )

Associated unit: David O. McKay School of Education. Dept. of Teacher Education (2001- )

Associated Archival Materials

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Sources

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog, 2001-2002: p. 272 (Gerald M. Armstrong, chair (2001-2002); functions)

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