Jose Contreras
Professor of Mathematical Sciences
Degrees:
Ph. D in Mathematics Education from The Ohio State University, 1997
Research interests:
Realistic mathematics education, problem posing, mathematical proof, teachers' content and pedagogical content knowledge for teaching and conceptions about mathematics, use of curriculum materials in teaching and learning mathematics.
José is also interested in the use of mathematical applications, modeling, history of mathematics, technology, and aesthetic aspects of mathematics in teaching and teacher education.
Course Schedule
| Course |
No. |
Term |
Level |
Hours |
Location |
| Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 3 |
MATH 202.10 |
Fall 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3.0 |
Lecture |
| Mathematics for Elementary Teachers 3 |
MATH 202.11 |
Fall 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3.0 |
Lecture |
| Topics in Algebra for the Elementary and Middle School Teacher |
MATH 310.1 |
Fall 2026 |
Undergraduate |
3.0 |
Lecture |