Mathematics Education
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Defined: A group of subjects with the main goal of teaching control and proficiency in the English language; typically includes grammar, syntax, reading, speech and oral & written language.
Locating Books for Mathematics Education:

The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location of books in McLure Education Library, as well the Gorgas Main Library and the Business, Science and Health Libraries. Here are a few Library of Congress (LC) Subject Headings and Call Numbers to get your search started:

Subject Heading Call Number Subject Heading Call Number
Mathematics (whole field) QA Geometry QA 440 – QA 699
Mathematics – Study and Teaching QA 11 Geometry – Study and Teaching QA 461 – QA 462
Mathematics – Study and Teachings (Elementary) QA 135.5 Calculus QA 303
Mathematics – Study and Teachings (Secondary) QA 11 – 13 and QA 35 – 37 Algebra QA 150 – QA 255
Arithmetic QA 141 – QA 145 Algebra – Study and Teaching QA 159

Teaching and curriculum resources (textbooks, curriculum guides, ideas guides, etc) can also be found by browsing the catalog for items with CURR.MAT and MATH.SUPP. call number designations. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library.

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School Library Collection:

McLure Library also maintains the School Library Collection, containing fiction and non-fiction materials for children. Materials in this collection can be found by browsing the catalog for items with SCH.LIB. call number designation. These materials are located on the basement level of McLure Library.

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Locating Mathematics Education Journals:

The University Libraries Catalog (library.ua.edu) provides call number and location information on journals held by University Libraries. It also provides a link to extensive databases holdings (www.lib.ua.edu/databases/). The following databases are most appropriate for those seeking Mathematics Education information:

Expanded Academic ASAP Education Full Text   
Academic Search Premier ERIC   
Professional Development Collection PSYCInfo   

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Mathematics Education Journals held By McLure Education Library:

Journal Call Number Journal Call Number
Educational Studies in Mathematics QA 1 .E35/and ONLINE Journal for Research in Mathematics Education QA 11.A1 J68/and ONLINE
Mathematical Thinking and Learning [electronic resource] ONLINE - check catalog for details Mathematics Teacher QA 1 .N28/and ONLINE
The College Mathematics Journal [electronic resource] ONLINE - check catalog for details Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School QA 13 M37/and ONLINE
Teaching Children Mathematics QA 135 .A6/and ONLINE

NOTE: McLure Library holds current issues in the Reading Room. Bound Volumes are shelved on the 2nd Floor, directly behind the Reference Area.

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Reference Works by Subject/Title/Call Number:

Curriculum Reference:

Alabama Course of Study : Mathematics MATH.SUPP. E no. 205

Mathematics Education Reference:

Encyclopedia of Education, 2nd Ed. REF LB 15. E47 2003
Encyclopedia of Educational Research REF LB 15. E48 1992
Encyclopedia of Mathematics Education REF QA 11 .E665 2001
Handbook of Research on Teaching REF LB 1028 .H315 2001
National Contexts for Mathematics and Science Education QA 181 .N37

Mathematics Education Bibliography:

Mental Measurements Yearbook REF Z 5814.P8 B392

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Supplementary Curriculum Materials:

Beyond materials listed in the Library Catalog, McLure Library also carries the Kraus Curriculum Development Library. This collection is available on microfiche and is located next to the ERIC microfiche on the basement level of McLure Library. The curriculum guides in this collection were selected at Annual meetings of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (www.ascd.org).

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Internet Resources:

Math Archives – University of Tennessee archives.math.utk.edu/
Subject–based collection of links and materials, including lesson plans, professional resources. Be sure to check out "Topics in Mathematics" for a subject–based directory.

Math.com www.math.com/
Math.com is dedicated to providing revolutionary ways for students, parents, teachers, and everyone to learn math. In addition to assessment, on–demand modular courses that target key math concepts, 24/7 live online tutoring, and expert answers to math questions, Math.com offers exploratory and recreational introductions to the world of math.

Math Forum's Math Library www.mathforum.org/library/
Maintained by Drexel University provides topical links to math, teaching resources and teaching topics.

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