The Phases of Foundational Level Mathematics Credential

1/13/10

CSU Stanislaus

CMC-N Conference, December 2009

Viji K. Sundar, Professor of Mathematics
Tara Ribeiro, Director, MSTI

Road to FLM – Course Work

3 2 units of non- calculus based catalog courses

  • Math 1030: Elementary Foundations of Mathematics I (3)
  • Math 1040: Elementary Foundations of Mathematics II (3)
  • Math 1070: College Algebra (3)
  • Math 1080: Trigonometry (3)
  • Math 1600: Statistics (4)
  • Math 2670: Linear and Abstract Algebra for Teachers (4)
  • Math 3030: Geometry for Teachers (3)
  • Math 3040: Insights from Mathematics (3)
  • Math 3110: History of Mathematics (3)
  • Math 3600: Theory of Numbers
  • Math 4020: Math for Secondary Teachers (3)

Road to FLM – Course Work
Need 32 units of Baccalaureate
CSU Stanislaus Non-calculus based catalog courses

Road to FLM - CSET
Examinations

  • CSET Subtests I and II sufficient to teach middle school math
  • Tests offered 6 times a year
  • CSET Prep workshops offered on campus prior to each test date
  • CSET Prep workshops will go online by June 2010
  • CSET 1-unit topic module courses will be offered online by February 2010

Target Audience

  • undeclared community college transfers
  • students from ethnically diverse populations by targeting clubs and organizations
  • second-career professionals/career changers
  • formerly enrolled math teacher candidates who failed to complete the Single Subject Credential Program. KEY: Provide the appropriate advising and support to assist them in completing a mathematics teaching credential.

Target Audience - Continued

  • Non-credentialed teachers (who have taught in private or charter schools) to pursue the Single Subject Credential Early-Completion (Scott Bill) Option.
  • UC Merced Mathematics Majors to pursue a Single Subject Credential at CSU Stanislaus
  • Math Majors not contemplating teaching career

Get the word out … Recruitment Strategy

Transition From Student to Teacher Conference
Workshops/Breakout Sessions
-District Expectations / Math & Science Teacher Panel
-Confidentiality and Reportable Issues
-Managing Meaningful Classrooms
Dinner with a Math or Science Teacher
A chance to sit down with local 7-12th math and science teachers and with CSU Stanislaus Faculty Coaches from the year-long HiMAP program
Math and science majors University, Community Colleges
Tutors from the Summer ARCHES Program
University, Community College, High school students

Recruitment Strategy - Continued

  • Multiple Subject credential holders
  • Single Subject credential holders (Non-math)
  • Disseminate info on MSTI and Noyce scholarship at New and Transfer Orientation, Campus Preview day, Annual Career Faire, Avid Leadership Conference
  • Student Ambassador at Community College sites
  • Link to MSTI on Math and Teacher Ed website
  • Presentation in local Toastmasters and Hispanic Leadership Council

The Faces of FLM Credential
CSU Stanislaus
Viji Sundar Stephanie Souza Ken Hoover Valeh Aghassi Gurmukh Singh
Tara Ribeiro

http://www.csustan.edu/math/Pages/GrantsPrograms.php

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