Program Delivery

The Mathematics Elementary Education Endorsement program offers distance courses utilizing an online multimedia interactive web tool (Elluminate Live!®, Elluminate, Inc.). Written content is presented live and the entire class solves and discusses problems live. It is almost like being there.

Our Math Courses Feature

• Standards-based learning
• Content and pedagogy for elementary teachers
• Emphasis on non-traditional, hands-on methods and approaches
• Capstone research project focuses on classroom experiences

Courses (3 credits each)

ED S608 Mathematical Problem Solving: An Overview for K-8 Teachers

ED S614 Numeration and Operations: Math Content and Pedagogy for K-8 Teachers

ED S654 Algebra and Functions: Content and Pedagogy for K-8 Teachers

ED S655 Geometry and Measurement: Content and Pedagogy for K-8 Teachers

ED S656 Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability: Content and Pedagogy for K-8 Teachers

ED S657 Concepts of Calculus and Trigonometry: Content and Pedagogy for K-8 Teachers

ED S698 Master's Research Project or Portfolio (for Endorsement this is a Portfolio course)

TOTAL: 21 credit hours

For more information, contact Virgil Fredenberg, Coordinator of the Mathematics Education Program at virgil.fredenberg@uas.alaska.edu or Linda Smith, Administrative Assistant at 907-796-6533.

Course descriptions can be found in the UAS Catalog.

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All education programs through the School of Education at University of Alaska Southeast are accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, a performance-based teacher accrediting body for schools, colleges, and departments of education recognized by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, the U.S. Department of Education, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.