Center for Enhancement of Math EducationCSU San Bernardino
Assist teachers in recalling the math they once knew in order to take and pass the first two CSET subtests, which cover the subject matter requirements for the Foundational Level Credential
Awaken an understanding of the need to learn more math in order to teach better
Demonstrate some teaching strategies to help enhance teaching
Current middle school math teachers who need to earn additional credentialing in order to be highly qualified
Career changers who have appropriate background in math but need a refresher in order to take and pass the CSET exams
Elementary teachers who wish to make the move to middle school
Teachers credentialed in other areas, in order to be more “marketable”
Content is based on the CCTC requirementshttp://www.cset.nesinc.com/PDFs/CS_mathematics_SMR.pdf◦ Subtest 1: Algebra and Number Theory◦ Subtest 2: Geometry and Probability and Statistics
CCTC requires this content for “subject matter competency” for a Foundational Level Credential in math
Teaching style: combination of problem solving and direct instruction
40-hour institutes, one for each of the first two subtests
Instructed by teams: one from CSUSB math faculty and one K-12 math expert
Preferred schedule: 8 hours/week over a period of 5 weeks
Provide materials written by ICMP instructors with content and practice.