Curriculum & Instruction: Innovations in Mathematics Education MEd - Fall 2020
APPLICATION PROCESS
1. Before Applying (Admission Requirements and Documents)
2. Apply Online
3. Online Submission of Supporting Documents (PDF uploads)
b) Academic Writing Sample in PDF format for Curriculum & Instruction Applicants
Recent example of academic writing (within five years). If applicants do not have a recent paper they are advised to write one on any topic that is of interest or relevance to them. Paper length should be 4-6 pages max. including references. The writing sample remains the property of Simon Fraser University.
The writing sample must illustrate an applicant’s ability to:
- express ideas in clear and appropriate language
- sustain an argument and develop a logical conclusion.
- Avoiding plagiarism, http://www.lib.sfu.ca/help/writing/plagiarism
4. Submit Official Transcripts
a) Official Transcripts
Either paper originals or certified copies. In some cases, we can accept official electronic transcripts:
Canadian transcripts: we can receive electronic transcripts directly from the institutions listed here: http://www.sfu.ca/students/records/transcript.html#delivery. For any of these institutions, please have your institution(s) send the transcript directly to gradap@sfu.ca.
International transcripts: we can accept securely delivered, password-protected or encrypted digital transcripts directly from your institution, (via services such as Parchment). If this option is available, please have your institution(s) send the transcript directly to gradap@sfu.ca.
(Note: You do not need to submit SFU transcripts.)
You can arrange to have the transcript sent directly to SFU from the issuing institution, OR you may mail it directly to SFU provided it is in its original sealed envelope.
If your original documents are not in English or French, please include a certified translation into English or French and a certified copy of the documents.
IMPORTANT: Applicants from universities that do not issue transcripts are required to submit official documents showing contents of degree program completed and the standards or grades obtained.
Please mail your official transcripts to:
Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies
Simon Fraser University
MBC1100 - 8888 University Dr., Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6
b) English Language Competence Test Results (IELTS/TOEFL)
Required for applicants whose primary language is not English or whose previous education has been conducted in another language. Arrange for electronic English language test scores to be sent to Simon Fraser University directly from the testing agency. TOEFL code for SFU – 0999, and department code – EDUC 85.
Please email cpmed@sfu.ca or call us at 778.782.8120 if you have any questions, we will be happy to assist you.
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