Mathematics Learning, Teaching and Leading Program: Grades 6-12

The Mathematics Learning, Teaching, and Leading Program: Grades 6-12 in the College of Education consists of graduate mathematics content, pedagogy, and leadership courses and practica specifically designed for teachers, teacher leaders, interventionists, and coaches. The goals of the program are to offer a comprehensive mathematics education experience that:

Deepens mathematical content knowledge including the specialized knowledge needed for teaching mathematics and the development of mathematical ideas across the grades.
Attends to both content and pedagogy and the ways that teaching supports each and every student's deep understanding of mathematics.
Develops expertise in using and helping others use ambitious and equitable instructional practices centered on students’ mathematical thinking and identity development.
Increases ability to engage as a leader to support school and district efforts that help all students learn important mathematics.

Requirements

Mathematics Content-Focused Pedagogy Courses

CI 540	Modeling with and Using Representations in Mathematics	3
CI 541	Reasoning and Proving Across Mathematics	3
CI 514	Enhancing Algebraic Thinking: Patterns and Functions	3
CI 515	Developing Geometric Thinking and Concepts	3
CI 516	Exploring Measurement Concepts	3

Educators seeking the 9-credit Mathematics Learning and Teaching Certification of Completion complete three Mathematics Content-Focused Pedagogy Courses. Those seeking the 18-credit Mathematics Instructional Leader (MIL): Grades 6-12 Specialization also complete CI 518, CI 519, and CI 521.

Advanced Mathematics Methods & Teacher Leadership Courses

CI 518	Mathematics Teacher Leadership: Implementing Effective and Equitable Mathematics Teaching Practices	3*
CI 519	Mathematics Teacher Leadership: Supporting Collegial Learning and School Improvement	3
CI 521	Mathematics Teacher Leadership: Responsive Mathematics Instruction and Assessment	1-3

Upon completion of the MIL: Grades 6-12 Specialization coursework, program completers are eligible for recommendation to TSPC to add the specialization to their license. Per TSPC, “A specialization is distinguished from an endorsement in that a specialization is not required to teach or work in the specialized area, whereas an endorsement is required to work in the subject-matter area.”

*courses that include practica

If desired, the graduate credit received can be applied toward an M.A., M.S., or Ed.D. in the Department of Curriculum & Instruction within the College of Education.