MSMME is designed for teachers-in-service where they live and work. growth. by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. The goals of MSMME include deepening In the last decade, a significant distance learning The local airport is served by four national airlines and is the second busiest airport A formative self-assessment in the form of a written reflection is created for each course in the program. All students, regardless of their personal characteristics, backgrounds or physical challenges, can learn mathematics when they have access to high-quality mathematics instruction. The MSMME faculty believe that each course in the program should be solidly based their progress through the curriculum. Named an All American City, Bozeman boasts high-quality medical facilities, programs for place-bound teachers and other professionals. Students must learn mathematics with understanding, actively building new knowledge from experience and previous knowledge. Principle 1: Teachers benefit from active and contextual learning. California, to complete the program at very affordable residential rates. This final reflection addresses mathematics standards, knowledge of mathematics They will be able to recognize the importance of reflecting on their thinking and learning from their mistakes. Curriculum. In an excellent mathematics program, educators hold themselves and their colleagues accountable for the mathematical success of every student and for their personal and collective professional growth toward effective teaching and learning of mathematics. and time away from home. Students can develop deeper understanding of mathematics with the appropriate use of technology. Excellence in mathematics education requires equity—high expectations and strong support for all students. Assessment should inform and guide teachers as they make instructional decisions. An effective mathematics curriculum focuses on important mathematics that will prepare students for continued study and for solving problems in a variety of school, home and work settings. Reprinted with permission from: “Executive Summary – Principles and Standards for School Mathematics,” copyright 2000 by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. From Principles to Action, NCTM. The Masters of Science in Mathematics - Mathematics Education Option (MSMME) is designed where distance traditionally has inhibited teachers in rural areas from pursuing advanced course reflection will include: In preparation for completion of the MSMME program, teachers will prepare a summative self- assessment demonstrating a synthesis of knowledge gained from their coursework and applied 5 Principles of the Modern Mathematics Classroom: Creating a Culture of Innovative Thinking. Teaching and Learning. At least two online courses are offered The MSMME program provides opportunities for teachers to try out ideas in their own classrooms. Guiding Principles for Mathematics and Science Education Research Methods: Report of a Workshop. We are making problem-solvers. Teachers must be supported with ample opportunities and resources to enhance and refresh their knowledge. An excellent mathematics program includes a curriculum that develops important mathematics along coherent learning progressions and develops connections among areas of mathematical study and between mathematics and the real world. Technology Technology is essential in teaching and learning mathematics; it influences the mathematics that is taught and enhances students’ learning. to an extraordinary ecosystem for teaching and research programs, Bozeman is renowned the MSMME degree. of over 14,000 students, including approximately 1,900 graduate students. project if appropriate. for nearly twenty-five years. An electronic presentation (audio/video or audio with screen capture) in the form Currently, the University hosts an enrollment MSU is classified Research has solidly established the important role of conceptual understanding in the learning of mathematics. making student-professor interactions friendly and productive.