Integration of Math and Science
Graduate Courses

Graduate level courses which investigate the integration of mathematics and science are designed to enable mathematics and science teachers, trained in their separate disciplines, to consider the possibilities and benefits of integration of the disciplines at grade level and in teacher preparation.

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MATH 6371 Integration of Mathematics and Science, K-5 This is a three-hour course in which national and state standards and learning theory in mathematics and science education are used to support conjectures and conclusions about the benefits and challenges of integrating mathematics and science in the elementary classroom. Content topics and the use of student-centered strategies to teach skills and concepts appropriate for grades K-5 are considered. Doc PDF

MATH 6376 Integration of Mathematics and Science, 6-8 This is a three-hour course in which national and state standards and learning theory in mathematics and science education are used to support conjectures and conclusions about the benefits and challenges of integrating mathematics and science in the middle school classroom. Content topics and the use of student-centered strategies to teach skills and concepts appropriate for grades 6-8 are considered. Doc PDF

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MATH 6381 Integration of Mathematics and Science, 9-12 This is a three-hour course in which national and state standards and learning theory in mathematics and science education are used to support conjectures and conclusions about the benefits and challenges of integrating mathematics and science in the high school classroom. Content topics and the use of student-centered strategies to teach skills and concepts appropriate for grades 9-12 are considered. Doc PDF

MATH 7386 Integration of Mathematics and Science, College level This is a three-hour course whose purpose is to prepare college teachers of mathematics to more capably prepare pre-service teachers who are not specializing in mathematics and who intend to become elementary school teachers. Mathematical content and pedagogy will be addressed in the framework of an integrated mathematics/science experience for the pre-service teacher which directly relates the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills Statement and ExCET Framework. Doc PDF

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