The Master of Mathematics for Teachers (MMT) program is designed to provide current and aspiring teachers of mathematics with the opportunity to expand their knowledge base. In addition to providing a deeper understanding of mathematical foundations relating to core secondary school curricula, students will also be exposed to significant areas of applications of modern mathematics. The primary focus of the program is on mathematics and its applications rather than on pedagogy, but it will also challenge its students to look for new and innovative ways in which they can bring their newfound knowledge into the classroom. The MMT program is a professional program offered on a part-time basis over two to five years. It consists of 9 half-credit online courses including a project-based capstone course (MATH 699). More information can be found at the CEMC website.
Objectives
The goal of the MMT program is to provide teachers with a broad-based exposure to important concepts and applications of modern mathematics, to the history of mathematical thought, and to the role of problem solving in mathematics. Students in the program will also gain experience with the use of sophisticated mathematical software and see first-hand how computational tools can be used in exploring mathematics and in solving complex mathematical problems. In addition, it is the aim of this program that graduates will be able to use what they have learned to enhance their classroom teaching and to provide further enrichment to their students.