Mathematics Fellowships for Middle Grade Teachers

The Mathematics Fellowships Program is targeted to teachers of grades 5-8 who wish to improve their math content knowledge by enrolling in free courses through the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Department of Mathematical Sciences.

Beginning in May 2005 and continuing through August 2006, "Math Fellows" will take a sequence of four courses: Problem Solving, Geometry, Probability and Statistics, and Algebraic Structures. These courses have been developed at UWM to be geared specifically to teachers, and will be taught by UWM faculty and experienced middle and high school teachers.

The program will waive resident, off-campus tuition costs and provide books and materials for the participants. All courses are held off-campus at MPS school sites.

Upon successful completion of the program, Math Fellows will receive a MPS certificate of recognition. They may also take additional free courses in algebra and calculus and will then receive a UWM transcript notation indicating completion of the UWM mathematics minor for the Middle Childhood through Early Adolescence Education program.

The program is targeted to MPS middle grades teachers, but has openings available for non-MPS teachers as well.

Download the Project Description and Application form below.

Applications Due May 10, 2005.

Funding for this project is provided by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, Mathematics and Science Partnership Program, ESEA Title II Part B, with additional support provided by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership.

For more information, contact:Kevin McLeod, UWM Department of Mathematical Sciences, kevinm@uwm.edu or (414) 229-5269

Peggy Kuhnz, UWM Center for Mathematics & Science Education Research, kuhnzpa@uwm.edu or (414) 229-6646

Henry Kranendonk, MPS Math Curriculum Specialist, kranenhx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us or (414) 475-8739

 
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