1. Using Specialized Content Courses to Facilitate Pathways for Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School Babette M. Benken, Ph.D. Department of Mathematics & Statistics CSU, Long Beach CMC-South 2009

2. Pathways to Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School 1.Add-on to existing Multiple Subject Teaching Credential ZSubject Matter Authorization: 32 units college level math ZSingle Subject Credential in Foundational Mathematics (SSFM): CSET I & II, secondary math methods course 2.Obtain new Single Subject Teaching Credential ZSSFM: CSET I & II (in addition to all other credential requirements) ZFull credential: CSET I, II, & III (in addition to all other credential requirements)

3. Specialized Content Courses for Teachers–Benefits ZProvides alternative sequence for 32 units needed for Subject Matter Authorization ZIncludes content needed for CSET exams ZExplores content in ways appropriate for teaching secondary mathematics (e.g., focus on concepts) ZModels/examines some teaching strategies for middle school mathematics (e.g., integrate technology and cooperative projects)

4. Specialized Content Courses for Teachers–Brief Descriptions ZMTED 110–Real Number System ZMTED 205–Probability & Stats ZMTED 301–Computer Applications ZMTED 312–Geometry & Measurement ZMTED 402–Problem Solving Applications ZMTED 415–History of Math ZMTED 420–Number Theory ZMTED 424–Algebraic Structures ZMTED 425–Functions, Models, Calculus ZMTED 430–Connections & Reasoning

5. Specialized Content Courses for Teachers–CSET alignment CSET I : MTED 420 & MTED 424 CSET II : MTED 205 & MTED 312 CSET III : MTED 415 & MTED 425

6. For additional information: http://www.csulb.edu/web/depts/math/mathe d/MdlSchlMathTchng.htm