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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