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I would like to know how other math teachers or those in the process of becoming a math teacher feel about abstract algebra being a required math course for many individuals in the teachers Masters Program?
I have the opportunity to speak with many individuals becoming teachers and they often speak about the course of abstract algebra and how difficult it is. For those who have never taken abstract algebra, it is far different from any regular algebra class you have ever taken.
Abstract algebra deals with topics including homomorphisms, isomorphisms, module theory, ring theory, unique factorization and many other difficult topics.
I look forward to your comments on whether you feel courses such as these which will never be taught by the average teacher should be required.
I would like to know how other math teachers or those in the process of becoming a math teacher feel about abstract algebra being a required math course for many individuals in the teachers Masters Program?
I have the opportunity to speak with many individuals becoming teachers and they often speak about the course of abstract algebra and how difficult it is. For those who have never taken abstract algebra, it is far different from any regular algebra class you have ever taken.
Abstract algebra deals with topics including homomorphisms, isomorphisms, module theory, ring theory, unique factorization and many other difficult topics.
I look forward to your comments on whether you feel courses such as these which will never be taught by the average teacher should be required.
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Thanks for the response. Abstract algebra has come up a lot due to teachers taking this course in pursuit of their teaching degree. I personally never took abstract algebra and probably should be happy about it. I do not remember this material coming up in a geometry course doing proofs. What type of geometry course are you referring t...See More