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BYU Mathematics Education Today

Recent Highlights

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The Math Ed department launched new website yteachmath.org

This new website is designed to help prospective students understand the question, "Why should I become a math teacher?" It answers this question by discussing some of the benefits of becoming a math teacher. The site has informational videos and powerful testimonials from professors and students in the Math Education department. It also has a page of informational statistics that help to debunk some of the common misconceptions surrounding the math and science education professions. Click here to visit the site!
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Discover STEM outreach for elementary age children

Every year, the math ed department helps to put on "Discover STEM." This outreach program helps young kids have fun and get excited about STEM subjects through various try-it-yourself experiments. Click here to learn about their next event in 2024!
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Master’s student Jennifer Canizales is featured in a University article about BYU students being prepared to make a difference in the world


The article featured multiple BYU students from various subjects and their research, all being recognized for their research that is making an impact on the world. Jennifer Canizales was chosen and highlighted for her research that combines teaching math with principles of design. Read the full article here.
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Current Enrollments

125 Undergraduates

11 Master's Students

5 Minors

Degrees Offered

BS Mathematics Education

MS Mathematics Education

Research Areas

  • how to effectively communicate real-world applications of mathematics
  • how teachers learn to teach mathematics for social justice
  • how students come to understand the central concepts of calculus
  • how teachers facilitate meaningful whole-class discussions
  • how the structure of student teaching influences the opportunity for preservice teachers to learn
  • how students learn mathematical discourse
  • how mathematics curriculum influences teachers and students
  • how opinions on the importance of teaching mathematics vary among
    stakeholders (e.g., parents, teachers, mathematicians, business owners, legislators)

Current Chair

Dr. Keith R. Leatham

Dr. Leatham received his BS in mathematics and MM in mathematics from Utah State University and then went on to receive a PhD in mathematics education from the University of Georgia. He spent time teaching at Timpview High School and as a professor at Portland State University before he came to BYU. After graduating with his doctorate, he joined the BYU mathematics education faculty in 2003.

Recent Retirees

Prof. Scott J. Hendrickson

Professor Hendrickson retired from his position as an associate teaching professor in August of 2020. Hendrickson received his BA and MA in mathematics education from BYU. He spent 26 years teaching high school math in the Alpine School District before joining the BYU mathematics education faculty in 2005.

For more information about the Mathematics Education department and additional resources, visit their department website!

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