I am trying to find out what college is the best choice for me. I need to know what you need to major in to become a math teacher. Should I major in education or in mathematics? I'll appreciate as many details as possible. Thanks.
2007-05-24 16:51:16 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
For primary or elementary education, be an education major. For secondary education, major in the subject you want to teach. You also need a teaching license. You should find out what the req's for the license are and take the corresponding education courses along with your math major. You'll also have to take a test, most likely the Praxis. It basically tests you on your knowledge in the area you would like to teach.
So: major in math, take corresponding education courses and gain licensure, and take the exam after graduation. The license program prolly requires you to overview/"teach" a class for a semester. The most important thing is to find out the requirements for the state you want to teach in. California and New York have the most/highest requirements for teaching (i think). Hope I made sense..good luck!
2007-05-24 17:07:07 · answer #1 · answered by butteryflyorion 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Most states already have requirements for universities to follow for their education degrees. In Wisconsin, it is the Dept of Public Instruction. The certification process starts there as they issue the licenses. Keep in mind that every state has its own policies. If you get a license in one state and move to another, you may have to take a test or a class.....Anyway, I digress.
I am on the faculty in the math education dept. At the uni where I am there is a specific secondary math education major where you end up with a math major. Most programs are like that. You should be able to speak with the math ed dept fairly easily about your plans....if not try another school.
If you have time and money, look at the schools carefully for the size of their program and their support. It is a challenging program when you start student teaching and you want to make sure there are people there for you.
Also, check out www.nctm.org (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) It is a great resource. I was on there today and there was a scholarship opportunity for math ed people. Also, Wisconsin Math Council offers scholarships so maybe your state has something similar.
Yes,we need great math teachers! Welcome!
2007-05-25 01:48:09 · answer #2 · answered by Mary E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every college is different, but the way my college does it is you major in secondary education and pick a specific area you want to teach (for you that'd be math). Then you end up taking almost everything a math major does, plus eductaion classes, and you intern your last semester. It's almost like having a double major. To be a teacher though, no matter what college, I'd say you need to pick education or secondary education if that's an option. Otherwise you won't be certified to become a teacher. You have to do observation hours, intern, and take a few exams to become certified in addition to actually holding the teaching degree. Hope this helps!!
2007-05-24 23:57:34 · answer #3 · answered by Myryia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This answer depends on the state you are in. In California you would need a math degree. You would also take some education classes and then after you earn your BA/BS then you would enter a teaching credential program. But you HAVE to have a math degree to teach math. We need great math teachers, best of luck to you!
2007-05-25 00:45:09 · answer #4 · answered by hackel45 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Math
2007-05-25 01:58:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the country,and University for example in NZ and AUS you have to major in the subject then do a diploma of secondary education. but for elementary it is different.
this probably doesn't help
2007-05-25 00:04:56 · answer #6 · answered by joe bloggs 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
science and mathematics
2007-05-25 02:16:46 · answer #7 · answered by Kristenite’s Back! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋