Cultivate primary and secondary school mathematics teachers who master the basic theories, knowledge and skills of mathematics education and have the ability of preliminary mathematics teaching research and application. Advanced mathematics, linear algebra, probability statistics, operational research, mathematical modeling, elementary number theory, modern educational technology, mathematics curriculum and teaching theory, psychology, pedagogy, etc.
This major trains teachers who have all-round development in morality, intelligence, physique and aesthetics, have good professional ethics and humanistic quality, as well as modern educational concepts, master the basic theories, knowledge and skills of mathematics education, have preliminary mathematics teaching and research ability and application ability, and are engaged in mathematics education in primary and secondary schools.
Professional overview
Mathematics education is a social and cultural phenomenon, and its sociality determines that mathematics education should keep pace with the times and innovate constantly. A series of problems in mathematics education, such as educational objectives, educational content and educational technology, will constantly change and develop with the progress of society.
The background of mathematics education reform comes from at least nine considerations: knowledge economy, social relations, family pressure, international trends, examination reform, rejuvenating the country through science and education, deepening quality education, popularizing compulsory education and scientific and technological progress.