Catalog 2005-2006
Graduate School of Education and Counseling
Information found in this online edition of the 2005-06 Catalog is unofficial and for informational purposes only. The official document of record is the printed edition of the 2005-06 Catalog. For more information, please contact the Dean of the Graduate School.
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Mathematics Endorsement Program
The mathematics endorsements were crafted for a variety of practitioners. Typical endorsement candidates include practicing teachers at the middle and high school levels who seek to expand their instructional abilities and expertise in the area of mathematics; middle-level and high school teachers who are licensed in a subject area other than mathematics but seek to change their teaching assignment to mathematics; middle and high school level teachers who hold a transitional license and seek to continue in their current mathematics teaching position; and elementary teachers wishing to specialize in mathematics.
To meet these various needs and interests, two programs of study are offered. The Basic Mathematics Endorsement is designed for individuals preparing to teach mathematics at the middle level, and the Advanced Mathematics Endorsement is designed for individuals preparing to teach mathematics at the high school level. Both programs comply with state of Oregon requirements and guidelines.
Candidates for the Basic Mathematics Endorsement must hold an undergraduate minor in mathematics or have completed successfully three undergraduate courses in a mathematics-related field. In addition, Basic Mathematics Endorsement candidates must pass the "Middle School Mathematics" (#20069) portion of the Praxis exam.
Candidates for the Advanced Mathematics Endorsement must hold a bachelor's degree in mathematics or in science, engineering, economics, computer science, geography, or other technical field requiring extensive preparation in mathematics. In addition, Advanced Mathematics Endorsement candidates must pass the "Mathematics: Content Knowledge" (#10061) and "Mathematics: Proofs, Models, and Problems, Part I" (#20063) Praxis exams.
Because there are many ways to obtain the depth and breadth of background in mathematics required for each program, applications for admission are assessed on an individual basis.
Basic Mathematics Endorsement Requirements
1 semester hour in the required course Minimum of 5 semester hours of math-based elective courses selected in consultation with a program adviser from the list below 2 semester hours of a mathematics teaching practicum that consists of a minimum of 30 hours in a middle-level classroom under the supervision of a program faculty member A passing score on the Praxis exam "Middle School Mathematics" (#20069)
Required Course
MATH 579 Teaching Mathematics to Adolescents, 3 semester hours
Elective Courses
MATH 501 Inquiry Into Mathematical Thought, 2 semester hours
MATH 522 Experiencing Geometry, 2 semester hours
MATH 525 Mathematics as Problem Solving, 2 semester hours
MATH 580 Integrating Technology Into Secondary Mathematics, 1 semester hour
MATH 590 Multicultural History of Mathematics, 2 semester hours
ED 562 Elementary School Mathematics, 3 semester hours
Advanced Mathematics Endorsement Requirements
4 semester hours in the required courses
Minimum of 4 semester hours of math-based elective courses selected in consultation with a program adviser from the list below
2 semester hours of a mathematics teaching practicum that consists of a minimum of 30 hours in a middle-level classroom under the supervision of a program faculty member
A passing score on the "Mathematics: Content Knowledge" (#10061) and "Mathematics: Proofs, Models, and Problems, Part I" (#20063) Praxis exams
Required Courses
MATH 579 Teaching Mathematics in Adolescents, 3 semester hours
MATH 580 Integrating Technology Into Secondary Mathematics, 1 semester hour
Elective Courses
MATH 501 Inquiry Into Mathematical Thought, 2 semester hours
MATH 522 Experiencing Geometry, 2 semester hours
MATH 525 Mathematics as Problem Solving, 2 semester hours
MATH 590 Multicultural History of Mathematics, 2 semester hours