News: Free Screening of Counted Out!
Mathematical Sciences and Math Circles hosted a FREE screening of Counted Out on 31 March. Counted Out investigates the biggest crises of our time through an unexpected lens: math. Counted Out shows what’s at risk if we keep the status quo. Do we want an America in which most of us don’t consider ourselves “math people”? Stay tuned for more information about possible next steps.
News: Alumna wins Presidential Teaching Award!
Mathematics Teacher Preparation Programs
Mathematical Sciences has two mathematics teacher preparation programs preparing students to teach mathematics at the secondary (grades 6-12) or middle school (grades 6-8) levels.
Graduates of our programs will be qualified for licensure to teach mathematics in Colorado. Our programs have an intentional focus on preparing graduates to implement technology and language support strategies in meaningful ways to support the development of content understanding and language use. For students interested in adding the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CLD) Education endorsement, we have degree plans supporting the added endorsement.
Mathematics teaching is a profession that is always in demand with great job security. Teachers are in a role that allows for daily problem solving, exploration, research, and development. As a teacher, graduates will have the opportunity to make an impact in the lives of young people. Click here for more information about the teaching profession!
The teaching concentration programs provide students with a blend of academic and teaching experiences so they develop the content and pedagogical knowledge they will need in their future classrooms. These experiences include placements in local classrooms where students build relationships with students, develop and implement lessons, and learn other skills necessary to be effective teachers.
Dr. Lindsay Reiten (she, her) is coordinator of the Mathematics Teacher Preparation Programs. Dr. Rob Powers (he, him) also supports students in the teacher preparation programs.
Example 4-Year Degree Plans
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BS Mathematics: Middle School Teaching Concentration with CLD Endorsement |
BS Mathematics: Secondary Teaching Concentration with CLD Endorsement |
Advising Information
Mandatory large group advising sessions for ALL students in the Middle School and Secondary Mathematics Teacher Preparation Programs occurred in February. If you were not able to attend one of the meetings, see the MathTeacherPrep Canvas Shell for more information. You will need to watch the recorded video AND respond to questions BEFORE meeting with your advisor.
You will need to meet with your advisor to get your PIN BEFORE registration begins in April.
Peer Mentors
One of the resources available for support at the University of Northern Colorado are the Peer Mentors. The Peer Mentors support students in these programs by holding mentoring hours where students can ask questions pertaining to the teacher preparation programs, courses in general, and/or study for the Praxis Test.
Dylan Warcholik (he/him)
Mentor Hours (Ross Hall 2230 B)
Mondays 2:15-3:15 pm
Thursdays 12:00-1:00 pm
Praxis Preparation Resources
All Middle School and Secondary Mathematics Teaching Program students must take the Praxis by 1 March BEFORE the semester they plan to take STEP 363. You must pass the relevant Praxis test BEFORE student teaching. The Praxis test cost $130 to take and scores should be sent to UNC (code 4074). Resources are available for checkout on the bookshelf in the 2230 Ross Hallway. Click here for additional resources.
- Middle School Emphasis Students: Take test 5164 (minimum score to pass 157)
- Secondary Emphasis Students: Take test 5165 (minimum score to pass 159)
Praxis Prep Sessions (Ross Hall 2230 G)
Wednesdays: 2:15-3:15 pm
The School of Teacher Education has a special discount rate with 240tutoring.com that provides access to Praxis study materials like flashcards, quizzes, practices tests and more! The first three months are FREE. Click on this link to get started. Questions should be directed to Tish Thompson (Letitia.thompson@unco.edu).
