Dr. Mari Altshuler

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mari Altshuler aims to support children, teachers, and families in recognizing capable math learners and thinkers. Her research focuses on young students, preservice teachers, and inservice teachers, centering on the belief that each person has the right to meaningful mathematical experiences in schools that foster positive relationships with mathematics. She is dedicated to building partnerships between the University of Illinois and local elementary schools to enhance ambitious math teaching and learning, and she loves creating excitement for mathematics among future early childhood and elementary school teachers. Previously, she taught Kindergarten in Chicago and worked in the Houston Public Schools.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Focusing on Curriculum and Instruction, teaching courses related to mathematics education.

Courses

CI 430: Teaching Children Mathematics CI 431: Mathematics Early Childhood Education CI 432: Investigative Approach to Elementary Mathematics Instruction

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.