1. Why Study Mathematics Education at W.I.U.?
If I want to be a math teacher, why should I go to Western?

2. A few quick reasons why mathematics teacher education at Western Illinois University is unique
Math Club – Pizza and interesting math talks by WIU Graduates, visitors, or Faculty

3. Math Club Student Group

4. Mini-Lab of iPads in the
Reasons why mathematics teacher education at Western Illinois University is unique
iPads – learn how to use iPads for teaching.
Rolling Case
of 10 iPads
Mini-Lab of iPads in the
Math Resource Office

5. Reasons why mathematics teacher education at Western Illinois University is unique
Conferences at W.I.U.
Students attend professional teacher conferences with area teachers.
Spring
Fall

6. Reasons why math education at WIU is unique
Mathematics Resource Office – houses:
Hands-on learning materials.
Lesson planning resources.
Tables for student work.
iPad mini-lab.

7. Mathematics Resource Office

8. Reasons why math education at WIU is unique
Teaching Experience
As Part of the curriculum, all Mathematics Majors in the teacher education option teach an WIU Intermediate Algebra lab twice per week under mathematics faculty supervision.
This is a paid position.
This on-campus experience is in addition to teaching experiences out in the schools.