Department of Mathematics

For questions about the program, contact

Heather Bolles
396F Carver Hall
Ames, IA 50011-2062
515.294.8465

For questions about applications, registration, forms and paperwork, contact:

Melanie Erickson
396E Carver Hall
Ames, IA 50011-2062
515.294.0393

Master of School Mathematics

Iowa State University's Master of School Mathematics (MSM) is designed for current secondary mathematics teachers. The degree program is built on three objectives:

• Enhance the teacher's knowledge of algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and discrete mathematics
• Provide effective strategies for creating a student-centered classroom emphasizing problem solving
• Use of computing technology in learning and teaching mathematics

The course work totals 33 semester credits.

Completion of a MSM program will fulfill the 'master's degree in an area of endorsements' requirement listed under the certification rules for a professional teacher's certificate.

Please see the links at the left for more information about the program.

Master of School Mathematics survey

Increased demands on secondary mathematics teachers and community college instructors, changing technology and modes of communication, and simply the need to assess the effectiveness of the program prompted the Fall 2007 distribution of a survey regarding the Master of School Mathematics (MSM) program.  Sent to MSM alumni, current MSM teachers, and teachers formerly enrolled in the program, the results of the survey inform decisions in the making, some of which affect the operations of the program as early as Summer 2008.