Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Summer 2025 - EDUC 844 G001

Issues in Mathematics Education (5)

Class Number: 2845

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    May 12 – Aug 8, 2025: Tue, 4:30–9:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

An examination of critical issues, current research, and practices in mathematics education.

COURSE DETAILS:

This course is designed to introduce students to the tasks of designing, conducting, interpreting, and reporting research in mathematics education. No prior knowledge of research methods in education will be assumed. In addition to the calendar description of the course, students will become familiar with a number of issues related to the conduct of research, including computer-based library searches, the use of the Internet to access resources, the ethics review procedure, collecting and analysing data, and interpreting research findings. A major component of the work will consist of individual student projects. Students will negotiate with the instructor on an individual basis to undertake a project that will advance them toward degree completion in some way.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

Students are introduced to research ideas and thrends in mathematics education. Students gain experience in conducting a minor research project.

Grading

  • Individual project 50%
  • Literature based presentation 20%
  • Weekly assignments 30%

NOTES:

Attandance and participation are essential 

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Readings will be provided by the instructor

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

At SFU, you are expected to act honestly and responsibly in all your academic work. Cheating, plagiarism, or any other form of academic dishonesty harms your own learning, undermines the efforts of your classmates who pursue their studies honestly, and goes against the core values of the university.

To learn more about the academic disciplinary process and relevant academic supports, visit: 


RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.