The goal of the Master of Arts program in mathematics is to give students a foundation for further study in mathematics education and to prepare them to be leaders in the mathematics education community.
Objective
Objective One
The student will increase their ability to analyze and solve mathematical problems.
Indicator
Complete Core Courses
The student will complete Math 586,587,588,589 with a B or better.
Criterion
Complete core coures
At least 90% of the students will complete each of Math 586, 587, 588, and 589 with a grade of B or better.
Finding
Complete core courses
The current group of students have not completed their set of core courses.
Action
Complete Core Courses
Our MA students should be completing their core courses this year.
Objective
Objective Two
The student will be able to use technology for mathematical problem solving.
Indicator
Technology Proficiency
Complete Math 587 and 589 with a grade of B or better.
Criterion
Technology Proficiency
At least 90% of the students will complete each of Math 587 and 589 with a grade of B or better.
Finding
Technology proficiency
The students will have successfully completed Mth587 with a B or better this summer. They have not taken Mth589 yet.
Action
Technology proficiency
Students will take Mth589 this fall.
Objective
Objective Three
The student will acquire skills necessary for self-directed learning.
Indicator
Research Paper
The student will successfully complete a research paper.
Criterion
Research Paper
At least 90% of the students will successfully complete a research paper.
Finding
Research paper
No MA students are currently working on a research paper.
Action
Research paper
No action is needed at this time. The current group of MA students will not begin work on their papers for at least one more year.
Objective
Objective Four
The student will be able to communicate mathematical understanding to others.
Indicator
Oral Exam
The student will pass a comprehensive oral exam over Math 586, 587, 588, and 589.
Criterion
Oral Exam
At least 90% of the students will pass a comprehensive oral exam over each of Math 586, 587, 588, and 589.
Finding
Oral Exam
No MA students took an oral exam in the 2007-2008.
Action
Oral exam
There are three students in the MA program who will be taking their oral exams next year.
Objective
Objective Five
The student will become a leader in the mathematics education community.
Indicator
Mathematics Education Leader
The student will become a leader in the mathematics education community.
Criterion
Mathematics Education Leader
The student will have completed at seast two of the following: 1. conducted a workshop, 2. participated in a conference, 3. served on a local, state, or national committee, 4. served as a department chair, 5. served as a mathematics coordinator.
Finding
Mathematics Education Leader
Several of our MA students have presented or participated in local and state mathematics conferences.
Action
Mathematics Education Leader
Faculty will continue to encourage MA students to seek leadership roles in mathematics education.
Objective
Objective Six
The student will continue their professional development in mathematics education.
Indicator
Professional Development
The student will continue their professional development in mathemtics education.
Criterion
Professional Development
The student will have completed 2 of the following: 1. pursue further graduate study, 2. attend a mathematics conference, 3. participate in a workshop, 4. be a member of a professional mathematics organization.