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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
Pathways to Teaching
Mathematics in the Middle School
1. Add-on to existing Multiple Subject
Teaching Credential
Subject Matter Authorization: 32 units college
level math
Single Subject Credential in Foundational
Mathematics (SSFM): CSET I & II, secondary
math methods course
2. Obtain new Single Subject Teaching
Credential
SSFM: CSET I & II (in addition to all other
credential requirements)
Full credential: CSET I, II, & III (in addition to all
other credential requirements)
Specialized Content Courses for
Teachers–Benefits
Provides alternative sequence for 32 units
needed for Subject Matter Authorization
Includes content needed for CSET exams
Explores content in ways appropriate for
teaching secondary mathematics (e.g.,
focus on concepts)
Models/examines some teaching
strategies for middle school mathematics
(e.g., integrate technology and
cooperative projects)
Specialized Content Courses for
Teachers–Brief Descriptions
MTED 110–Real Number System
MTED 205–Probability & Stats
MTED 301–Computer Applications
MTED 312–Geometry & Measurement
MTED 402–Problem Solving Applications
MTED 415–History of Math
MTED 420–Number Theory
MTED 424–Algebraic Structures
MTED 425–Functions, Models, Calculus
MTED 430–Connections & Reasoning
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
For additional information:
http://www.csulb.edu/web/depts/math/mathe
d/MdlSchlMathTchng.htm