Mathematics (B.S.)

Concentration: Actuarial Science 1

Write logical mathematical arguments.

Concentration: Actuarial Science 2

Explain information presented in mathematical forms.

Concentration: Actuarial Science 3

Carry out calculations correctly.

Concentration: Actuarial Science 4

Convert relevant information into appropriate mathematical forms.

Concentration: Actuarial Science 5

Make and evaluate important assumptions.

Concentration: Actuarial Science 6

Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative analysis.

Concentration: Actuarial Science 7

Demonstrate a solid foundation in the mathematics, probability, and statistics by solving basic and advanced theoretical and applied problems.

Concentration: Actuarial Science 8

Use basic and advanced mathematical techniques to solve a large variety of problems that arise in actuarial science.

Concentration: Actuarial Science 9

Apply actuarial mathematics to solve problems that arise in fields including insurance, investment, finance, and other areas.

Concentration: Actuarial Science 10

Communicate clearly and effectively in both oral and written modes.

Concentration: Actuarial Science 11

Apply appropriate technology to solve actuarial problems

Concentration: Actuarial Science 12

Gain practical actuarial science experience through internships, special projects or research.

Concentration: Data Science 1

Write logical mathematical arguments.

Concentration: Data Science 2

Explain information presented in mathematical forms.

Concentration: Data Science 3

Carry out calculations correctly.

Concentration: Data Science 4

Convert relevant information into appropriate mathematical forms.

Concentration: Data Science 5

Make and evaluate important assumptions.

Concentration: Data Science 6

Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative analysis.

Concentration: Data Science 7

Apply data science concepts and methods to solve problems in real data.

Concentration: Data Science 8

Develop ability to build and assess data-based models.

Concentration: Data Science 9

Demonstrate proficiency with statistical analysis of data.

Concentration: Data Science 10

Use technology for developing concepts and analyzing data.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 1

Write logical mathematical arguments.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 2

Explain information presented in mathematical forms.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 3

Carry out calculations correctly.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 4

Convert relevant information into appropriate mathematical forms.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 5

Make and evaluate important assumptions.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 6

Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative analysis.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 7

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation advances excellent educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen P-12 student learning.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 8

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (2000) provides standards for both content and pedagogy for K-12 mathematics.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 9

The Common Cores State Standards for Mathematics (2012) provides standards for K-12 content and organization of content.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 10

For specific courses that involve teaching of statistics, the GAISE report provides guidelines for formulating learning objectives.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 11

Tennessee Licensure Standards and Induction Guidelines provide specific objectives for content and pedagogy for courses in specific licensure programs. These must be considered in formulating learning objectives for specific courses.

Concentration: Mathematics Education 12

The Conference Board for Mathematics Sciences reports, the Mathematical Education of Teachers I and II (2001, 2012) provide guidelines about what K-12 teachers should know and be able to do with respect to content knowledge and pedagogy.

Concentration: Mathematics 1

Write logical mathematical arguments.

Concentration: Mathematics 2

Explain information presented in mathematical forms.

Concentration: Mathematics 3

Carry out calculations correctly.

Concentration: Mathematics 4

Convert relevant information into appropriate mathematical forms.

Concentration: Mathematics 5

Make and evaluate important assumptions.

Concentration: Mathematics 6

Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative analysis.

Concentration: Statistics 1

Write logical mathematical arguments.

Concentration: Statistics 2

Explain information presented in mathematical forms.

Concentration: Statistics 3

Carry out calculations correctly.

Concentration: Statistics 4

Convert relevant information into appropriate mathematical forms.

Concentration: Statistics 5

Make and evaluate important assumptions.

Concentration: Statistics 6

Draw appropriate conclusions from quantitative analysis.

Concentration: Statistics 7

Emphasize statistical literacy and develop statistical thinking.

Concentration: Statistics 8

Use real data.

Concentration: Statistics 9

Stress conceptual understanding, rather than mere knowledge of procedures.

Concentration: Statistics 10

Foster active learning in the classroom.

Concentration: Statistics 11

Use technology for developing concepts and analyzing data.

Concentration: Statistics 12

Use assessments to improve and evaluate student learning.