I really want to be a primary school teacher but my maths skills are really poor. Are there anyways of getting round this.
2007-03-24 01:54:12 · 15 answers · asked by Chloe B 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
To become a teacher you need to have the basic skills of maths and english, in the past it was expected that you would have o level standard, nowadays you have to have at least english and maths at c grade and above at GCSE or if you go into teaching via GTP or PGSE status it will be ok if you have the basic skills certificate equal to level one in maths and english - apply to learn direct and this qualification can be done on line and is free - good luck - in my experience good teachers do not have to be maths experts, instead it is all about reflective practice and having oodles of common sense
2007-03-24 02:04:26 · answer #1 · answered by gaviscon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is compulsory to have a GCSE at least a grade C in Maths or equivalent in order to teach, however there are other courses that are equivalent like the AMFIT which stands for Alternative Maths for Intending Teachers which can be done four hours per week over six months and is part coursework and part exam. This doesn't sound as daunting as GCSE as coursework is investigated as part of a group so you won't feel so much on your own if maths is a poor area for you. Good luck!
2007-03-24 10:45:35 · answer #2 · answered by shazzee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Really poor" is a relative term. What you think is really poor may still be enough to teach primary school aged children. Can you add? Can you subtract? Do you know your multiplication facts? In most of the primary grades, teaching math includes things like "calendar math," counting, sorting, and basic basic math skills. All you have to make it through is probably about 6 credits of college level basic math classes in order to teach and then you will have a math methods class to help you learn HOW to teach math. You can do it!
2007-03-24 04:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by tchrnmommy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you go through ITT (initial teacher training) as part of the PGCE for example, one of the standards you have to meet in order to gain QTS (qualified teacher status), is pass tests on literacy, numeracy and ICT. Without passing these tests you cannot gain QTS and therefore teach. Fortunately, the tests themselves aren't that difficult providing that you read the questions carefully. Moreover, you can take the tests as many times as you need to until you pass and there are many tests online which will help you practice. As long as you have a maths GCSE or equivalent at C grade or above I'm sure you'll be fine! Hope this helps. Good luck!
2007-03-24 03:18:05 · answer #4 · answered by Ed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am currently studying to be a Primary school teacher. My course covers subject knowledge, because everyone has weaknesses. You will have a lot of support to improve your maths. I think most courses you only need a C at GCSE maths to qualify.
Good luck! xx
2007-03-24 02:08:51 · answer #5 · answered by staticroad792 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I don't see why not, I have a business honours degree, which I did with poor maths skills. To this day I still don't know how I managed it. I think you'll find that your other strength's will compensate. Put is this way they're not going to expect you to run a Math's class because the usual Teacher is ill, although I have known this to happen with Teacher's of other specialities ie:RE (Religious education, Science etc.). I would'ent worry about it see how you get on, you might find you can get by.
I wish you well.
2007-03-24 02:08:04 · answer #6 · answered by Valkyrie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to have a GCSE at grade C or above to get onto a course. to be honest my maths skills aren't the best but you go away and learn and practice. it gets easier with time. you will plan for your lessons anyway so you should have the work prepared so you know what you are talking about. i'm not the best at my tables but i'm still teaching!
2007-03-27 03:15:52 · answer #7 · answered by J x 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some schools there are special programs for intelligent ids and not so intelligent. They have a different teacher for math and for reading become the one for reading is a way to get around it
2007-03-24 07:06:28 · answer #8 · answered by love_doggies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Teach English, PE, History, Art, Music.
All you have to do to get a BA is take like 6 units of College Math.
You need to at least get into Geometry 1.
2007-03-24 02:57:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as you get into your methods courses and are being shown HOW to teach math you will actually start to understand it better yourself
I was amazed at how much more sense it all made when using the manipulatives to do math, and I was a little envious of kids today who don't have those math phobias of the past
2007-03-25 04:47:57 · answer #10 · answered by Rhymes with Camera 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋