Mathematics (Certifiable for Secondary Education), BS

Admissions Contact

Undergraduate Recruitment & Admissions
admissions@ccsu.edu
860.832.2278

Academic Contact

Dr. Robin S. Kalder
Professor and Assistant Chair
kalderr@ccsu.edu
860.832.2842

Academic Department

Mathematical Sciences

Mathematics (Certifiable for Secondary Education), BS

The mission of the Department of Mathematical Sciences is to foster effective teaching and research in support of developing students as mathematical problem solvers and effective users of mathematical knowledge, no matter their current or future profession. In support of this mission, the department focuses in the development of intellectual enhancement and the dissemination of knowledge and application in the areas of mathematics, mathematics education, and statistics, including actuarial science and data science. We seek to supply the mathematical needs of students who are our majors and minors, our Master’s students, those in related fields, all current and future teachers, and the general education needs of all students.

Learning Outcomes

Teacher candidates will...

  1. demonstrate and apply mathematical content knowledge and mathematical practices needed for doing mathematics;
  2. use knowledge of students and mathematics to plan rigorous and engaging mathematics instruction supporting students’ access and learning;
  3. implement effective and equitable teaching practices to support rigorous mathematical learning for a full range of students;
  4. assess and use evidence of students’ learning of rigorous mathematics to improve instruction and subsequent student learning;
  5. become reflective mathematics educators who collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders to grow professionally, support student learning, and to create more equitable mathematics learning.