Elementary Teaching


stuff Endorsement level one


Students who plan to teach at the elementary school level take courses
in a variety of disciplines in addition to the required courses in the
College of Education. The required mathematics courses are:

  Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers
    Math 4010
    Math 4020
  Mathematics Methods
     TL 5360 

Upon completion of this basic program, students are recommended for
certification with a level one endorsement in Mathematics.
Endorsment level two

By successfully completing additional Mathematics courses, students in
the Elementary Teaching Major program are recommended for a level two
endorsement in Mathematics allowing them to teach Mathematics in
grades 7 and 8 through Elementary Algebra and Applied Math I. These
courses include:

  Perspectives in Geometry for Teachers --
    Math 4040 (or Math 3100 and 3105)
  Foundations of Calculus for Teachers
    Math 4050 (or Math 1210)
  Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics --
    Math 4090
  Introduction to Statistical Thinking --
    Math 1040 (or Math 1070).
Resources for teaching mathematics

MegaMath
Teaching Children Mathematics
Proteacher
More resources
For more information on programs in mathematics education at the University of Utah, please contact Marilyn Keir at keir@math.utah.edu.