what do i need to do in order to become a math teacher??

Question

ok well im a sophomore in high school and im really good at math. like when my friends dont understand anything not just math, if they come to me, i can help them understand it a lot better than they did before they talked to me. so im really considering being a math teacher and i just wanted to know what classes i need to take in college (im planning on going straight to a university of california... but i dunno which yet...), about how many years of college i would need to take, and anything else you might want to include. thanks!! :D

Answer 1

You will need a BS in Math and depending on your state, probably a teacher certification with it. You can double major in many schools and have a bachelor degree in Mathematics and in Education. If you really want a career teaching, and want it to be Math... that would be my choice. Check on what teacher credentials are required in your state.

Sue

Answer 2

The rules vary from state to state (and location to location in different countries). In general, though, to teach ANYTHING you'll need a bachelor's degree. Someone else said you'd need to major in math, but that's not necessarily true. Most states actually just require a minor (about 20 semester hours) in a subject to certify a teacher. However, if you do like math, you may very well want to be a math major.

A teaching major in math will begin with the calculus sequence (normally three courses, each 4 or 5 semester hours). You'll also have to take advanced courses in abstract algebra, geometry, analysis, and statistics (each 3 - 4 semester hours). Some colleges may also require courses like linear algebra (matrices), mathematical modeling, number theory, or the history of mathematics. Others will say you need to take a certain number of courses more advanced than the calculus sequence and leave the choice of classes up to you.

In addition, anyone planning to teach math will be required to take a methods course (called something like "Teaching of Secondary Mathematics") as well as a number of educational psychology courses and a variety of practica (observation in schools and student teaching). While it probably won't be required, you may also find it useful to take courses geared toward teaching special needs students. One of the most valuable courses I took in a math teaching major was called "Diagnosis and Remediation". It involved working with middle school and high school students who had trouble in math, diagnosing their problems, and figuring out how to get them to understand the concepts.

Answer 3

Depends on your state. In most states, all you need is a B.A. in Math (4 years program) and some education classes. In others, you need a Masters degree (5-6 year program). Ask your guidance counselor.

Answer 4

mutually as stable grades are substantial grades at the instant are not each little thing and with a bachelors in math until eventually you're planing on coaching on the college point you will probable no longer touch something you studied previous calculus for years as calculus is typically the utmost point of math taught in hs. i'm a MS/HS history instructor yet took a number of years of math previous what replaced into mandatory for my degree and that i might sense lots beneficial coaching math however geometry or trig and can probable do properly at coaching calculus if I had to. Your understanding of the area no longer the grades you made somewhat are what's substantial as quickly as you're on the job grade gets you a job yet your self assurance in what you're coaching is what's going to motivate your pupils to learn it and which you comprehend it. I made A's in english in college yet i does no longer aspire to coach it at any point as I loathe the intricacies of it and attempting to describe the state-of-the-artwork nuances of a residing language this is continuously changing.

Answer 5

depends on what grade level you want to teach and what state you want to teach in. if you want high school you'll need a degree in math and you'll need your teaching certification. in order to get the certification you'll have to check with your school on what classes you'll need to take. after you've taken all the classes you'll have to pass the state exam (the praxis) on math to make sure you'll qualified to teach. then you'll have to student teach were you actually teach all day 5 days a week under the supervision of a certified teacher....hope this helps!

Answer 6

Math must be your major in Univ but find out the requirement for teaching employment on bureau of labor statistics.www.bls.gov
select occupational outlook handbook.and then type your job and you'll be provided with educational requirements,jobs,wages,etc.

Answer 7

1) Solve each and every problem well in advance
2) Make a list of similar extra problems for home work
3) Read the minds thoroughly step by step
4) Find out the difficult step and repeat it