Mathematics Education
M.Ed. Area of Interest

Mathematics is a fundamental subject that develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for success in various fields. Our Mathematics Education courses are designed to empower educators with advanced knowledge and innovative teaching strategies to effectively teach mathematics across all grade levels.

Advance. Overcome. Lead.

Advance your skill set

Dr. Candace Walkington stands before a table of mathematics educators, facilitating a discussion in a mathematics education classroom using manipulatives.Mathematics Education deepens your understanding of math-specific pedagogy, enabling you to design lessons that sharpen critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You’ll also master tools like graphing software and interactive simulations using AI and VR technologies to make complex math concepts accessible and engaging, setting both your students and your career on a path to success.

Overcome barriers

Our courses prepare educators to address diverse student needs through strategies like differentiated instruction, data analysis, and culturally responsive teaching, aiming to close learning gaps and foster an inclusive math classroom that supports all students in the diverse educational landscape of DFW.

Becoming a Leader in Mathematics Education

As our M.Ed. program emphasizes research, allowing educators to stay current with educational trends and innovations, pursuing a Master of Education with a focus on mathematics education transforms an educator’s role from a classroom teacher to an influential leader in the field. This leadership potential ensures that graduates often become curriculum developers, instructional coaches, or mentors, driving meaningful change in how mathematics is taught on a broader scale.

Enhancing the Educational Experience

The Department of Teaching & Learning (T&L) takes great pride in its ability to meet and exceed students' needs, as evidenced by a comprehensive array of support services and positive outcomes. Offering a diverse range of courses, personalized advising, specialized resources, and evening courses, we are fiercely dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive, and enriching educational environment that truly meets the needs of our student body.

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Faculty-Student Ratio at SMU

82%

Women
(T & L)

53%

Students of Color
(T & L)

4%

International Students
(T & L)

69%

Receive Scholarships
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Top 11

Graduate Schools of Education
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Timeline and Structure

The four Mathematics courses (12 credit hours) can be completed in one year:

  • Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School (3 credit hours). This course prepares teachers to evaluate, plan, and deliver math lessons appropriate for early childhood to 6th-grade learners and assess student math knowledge and skills through a student-centered inquiry approach. Students will be introduced to methods for teaching all children developmentally appropriate topics in Numbers and Operations and Algebra (two of the five NCTM content Standards).

  • Teaching Mathematics in Elementary School 2 (3 credit hours). This course prepares teachers to evaluate, plan, and deliver math lessons appropriate for early childhood to 6th-grade learners and assess student math knowledge and skills through a student-centered inquiry approach. Students will be introduced to methods for teaching all children developmentally appropriate topics in Measurement, Geometry, and Data Analysis (three of the five NCTM content Standards).

  • Teaching Algebraic Reasoning (3 credit hours). This course focuses on methods for teaching middle and high school mathematics, with a content focus on algebraic reasoning. This course will provide an opportunity to learn about secondary mathematics from a problem-solving perspective, focusing on problem-based learning and technology for teaching algebra. Various classroom routines related to algebra learning in secondary school are covered.

  • Teaching Geometry and Measurement (3 credit hours). This course focuses on methods for teaching geometry and measurement across EC-12 levels. It covers Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometries, emphasizing problem-solving and technology integration, particularly Dynamic Geometry Software. The course explores geometric reasoning, spatial visualization, and the progression of students' understanding, addressing common misconceptions and historical context.