Course Description
Analysis and evaluation of research in mathematics education.
Athena Title
Analysis Rsch EMT
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
* Participants will have a broad understanding of research in Mathematics Education * Students will conduct an independent research study. * Students will be able to locate their research within mathematics education and related research. * Students will be able to discuss their research within a larger context.
Topical Outline
* Activities: Weekly readings Class discussion Individual Research Study (e.g. pilot study, piece of larger project) Rationale & theoretical framework Literature Review Project design and Data Collection Data Analysis Paper Presentation of research * Readings: A history of Research in Mathematics Education (Kilpatrick) Three common articles TBA Individual articles for literature review * Products: Statement of theoretical framework Literature review Research design Human Subjects Report Paper 15-minute Presentation