Teachers will become familiar with research on how secondary students learn mathematics, and with current ideas on how best to teach the subject. This is an opportune time for teachers to examine curriculum changes and upgrade their qualifications.
Secondary Mathematics Education MEd, MSc
Students must complete:
| EDUC 844-5 | Research Basis of Mathematics Education |
| EDUC 845-5 | Learning Mathematics with Computers |
| EDUC 846-5 | Foundations of Mathematics Education |
| EDUC 847-5 | Teaching and Learning Mathematics |
| MATH 603-4 | Foundations of Mathematics |
| MATH 604-4 | Geometry |
MEd Students must also complete:
| A minimum of 10 units of graduate electives | |
| EDUC 883-5 | Comprehensive Examination |
MSc students must also complete:
| EDUC 898-10 |
Master's Thesis |
Program Faculty
Program Coordinator
Contact Dr. Liljedahl for academic inquiries regarding this program.
Dr. Stephen Campbell
Dr. Rina Zazkis
Dr. Nathalie Sinclair
Admission Information:
If this program interests you review the application information and check back November 15, 2012 to apply to this program.
Program Application Deadlines:
Next admission deadline is January 31, 2013 for a September 2013 program start. Online application system is open from November 15, 2012 until January 31, 2013.
The program is designed for a cohort of students and each course is designed to complement the other courses. Students will be accepted into the program every two years in oder to maintain continuity and develop a mode of collaborative enquiry.
Program Prerequisites:
A Bachelor degree with a standing of a 3.0 CGPA (or B average) will normally be required for admissions.
The program is intended to meet the needs of practicing secondary mathematics teachers. The mathematical content is designed to increase students' breadth of understanding, and will not require students to recall details of their undergraduate mathematics couses. We recognize that teachers interested in this program may have completed their university work some time ago, and the courses are designed with this in mind.
In addition to the standard requirements for entry to the SFU graduate program, the following prerequisites are normally required:
- sufficient mathematics background for certification to teach secondary school mathematics
- mathematics teaching experience in secondary school
- an undergraduate methods of teaching mathematics course, for example, SFU's EDUC 415-4 Designs for Learning: Secondary Mathematics
Program Format:
This program is designed to offer flexibility for students by holding most classes in the late afternoon/evenings. Classes tend to be held on our Burnaby campus.
Admissions Contacts:
For admissions/course registration, contact Amy Lau (educmast@sfu.ca; 778-782-3984). If Amy is unavailable, contact other staff in the Graduate Programs office.
Program Fees:
Tuition - $1629.00/term
Other Fees
Recreation/Athletics - $66.96
Student Activity - $60.65
Student Services - $40.18
Graduation(first 6 terms) - $6.00
Universal Transit Pass - $120.00 (Students who do not live in the GVRD and are registered in off-campus courses can apply for an exemption.)
Extended Health/Dental – for information please go to www.ihaveaplan.ca. If students have existing extended health and dental coverage, an opt out process is required if no further coverage is wanted.
Tuition is reduced to $814.50/term from the 7th term onwards for Master's students. All other costs remain the same each term.
On leave fee $203.70/term
Fees are subject to change annually. Please refer to the SFU Calendar for further information.
http://students.sfu.ca/calendar/for_students/grad_tuition_fees.html
Information about financial support is available from the Dean of Graduate Studies Office.
Additional information can be found on our Frequently Asked Questions page as well as in the Student Calendar.