Mathematics - Secondary Education (B.S.)

Student Learning Outcomes for Secondary Education concentration:

Students will be able to:

• Design appropriate instructional and assessment activities for mathematics.

• Apply best teaching practices and effective learning theories as they relate to the teaching and learning of mathematics.

• Design, organize, and maintain an effective classroom environment that promotes success in mathematics.

• Design and implement successful interventions responsive to the needs of individual students.

• Demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with others.

• Solve problems using fundamental concepts of modern geometry, statistics, and physics.

The Secondary Education concentration (Mathematics Education) is required for secondary education certification. Students in this concentration are given a solid foundation in geometry, algebra and statistics essential for effective teaching and analysis of the secondary school mathematics curriculum. The required math courses will satisfy the requirement of two math courses for Education certification.

PLEASE NOTE: A complete list of the foundational requirements (including a list of approved English Literature courses) can be found in the EDUCATION MANUAL.

FOUNDATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Annually updated state required TB test, and criminal, child abuse and FBI record clearances

FY___   SO___   JR___   SR___    

Grade C or better in ED 105___    Grade C or better in ED 151___

PROVISIONAL ACCEPTANCE needed for 200-level ED courses:

Cumulative GPA at 27 credits, >= 2.80___

Submit Digication e-portfolio___                                                 

FORMAL ACCEPTANCE needed for 300-Level ED courses:

Cumulative GPA at 54 credits, >= 3.00___

Passing scores on Basic Skills Assessment___                                                    

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Two Math: MA___ and MA___

Two English: EN 100 or EN 150 ___  and EN Literature___