IDLS Mathematics Core and Mathematics courses for the IDLS Mathematics/Science Concentration.


Core (9 credits):

Required: 


MATH 107-108 Fundamentals of Mathematics I and II
MATH 207 Mathematical Problem Solving

Upper Level Courses for the IDLS Mathematics/Science concentration:

Students in the Mathematics/Science concentration should complete:

MATH 304 Fundamentals of Algebra
MATH 305 Fundamentals of Geometry & Measurement
MATH 306 Fundamentals of Analysis
MATH 307 Fundamentals of Probability and Statistics

as well as appropriate science courses.  (Consult the appropriate JMU  catalog or see the following link for more information on IDLS).

The courses in the IDLS mathematics core are designed to meet teacher preparation recommendation for elementary grade level from  NCTM content standards, MAA recommendations,  and recommendation of the CBMS Mathematical Education of Teachers  document.  Collectively, all of the mathematics courses in the Mathematics/Science concentration meet the additional content recommendations of these organizations for grades k-5 and 5-8.
 


For more information about these courses, see the Essential Mathematics for Middle School Teachers  page.

These courses form a portion of a program leading to an Algebra I add-on endorsement.

For more information, contact David Carothers at JMU.