In Iowa via the Iowa Communications Network

The Master of School Mathematics (MSM) program is designed for current secondary mathematics teachers. The degree program is built on three objectives:
---Enhance your knowledge of geometry, calculus, statistics, and discrete mathematics.
---Promote effective strategies for creating a student-centered classroom emphasizing problem solving.
---Use computing technology in learning and teaching mathematics.

The course work includes geometry, topics in discrete optimization, intermediate calculus, a seminar on current literature in mathematics education, a statistics course, electives, and a creative component, totaling 33 semester credits. The creative component may be taken during a summer, with most of the actual research and writing done during the preceding year.

A Master of School Mathematics fulfills the 'master's degree in an area of endorsements' requirement listed under the certification rules for a professional teacher's certificate.

Program of Study
Math 540 Seminar in Mathematics Education
Math 545 Intermediate Calculus, 4 credits
Math 546 Algorithms in Analysis and Their Computer Implementation, 3 credits
Math 547 Discrete Mathematics and Applications, 4 credits
Math 549 Intermediate Geometry, 3 credits
Stat 401 Statistical Methods for Research Workers
2-4 credits creative component
9-10 credits electives

For more information, contact:
Heather Thompson, Coordinator
Department of Mathematics
400 Carver Hall
Iowa State University
Ames, Iowa 50011-2064
(515) 294-0393
e-mail: msm@math.iastate.edu
www.math.iastate.edu/msm