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P-5 Mathematics Endorsement

Program Description
The five courses (15-16 semester hours) in the P-5 Mathematics Endorsement program are aligned with the Mathematical Education of Teachers, a report published by the College Board of Mathematical Science (CBMS, 2001), the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2001) and the K-5 Georgia Performance Standards for mathematics. Pedagogy is integrated into the courses through pedagogical reading assignments and projects. The first course (MATH 2008 or MAED 6130) establishes a foundation for subsequent courses. The methods course (EDEC 4247 or EDEC 6125) is intended to act as a capstone, providing additional pedagogical depth for practices modeled in the mathematics courses and discussion of topics not explicitly addressed in the mathematics courses, such as assessment practices and the mathematical learner in elementary classrooms. These courses may be applied toward a master’s degree

Course Requirements

Take one of the following (3 hours):

 MATH 2008. Foundations of Numbers and Operations (for undergraduate students)     MAED 6130. Numbers and Problem Solving (for graduate students)

 Take all of the following mathematics courses (9 hours): 

MAED 5131. Algebra & Proportionality
MAED 5132. Understanding Data Analysis and Probability  
MAED 5133. Understanding Geometry and Measurement

 Take one of the following methods courses (3-4 hours): 

EDEC 4247. Math Methods, Diagnostics and Prescriptive Instruction (4) (for undergraduate students)
EDEC 6125. Methods and Materials for Teaching Math in Early Childhood (3) (for graduate students) 

Admission Requirements

Admission into the Teacher Education Program.  Applications can be obtained in the Office of COE Services & Field Experiences in Room 107, Jordan Hall or call 706-568-2191 or 706-568-2194.

Certification Requirements

To be eligible for recommendation by Columbus State University for a Georgia professional teaching certificate, students must complete a rigorous program of coursework.  They also must meet certain other criteria required by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.  Please contact the Office of COE Services for an application.  706-568-2191 or 706-568-2194.