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The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: Certificates:
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics 5-8 (Quarter)

For students beginning their program August 26, 2024 or later

This five-course certificate is designed to expand the middle school mathematics teacher’s repertoire of instructional strategies and resources. Using the Common Core State Standards and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics content and process standards as a framework, students in these courses explore key topics in a well-balanced middle school program, including number systems and operations; geometric thinking and measurement; algebraic reasoning, functions, and equations; and data, probability, and statistical reasoning. The emphases of the program are the proportional reasoning and algebraic thinking skills critical to student success in high school mathematics as well as methods for assessing mathematics skills and knowledge, addressing misconceptions, and engaging students through mathematical modeling and multiple representations.

Note on Endorsement, Licensure, or Certification

This program does not lead to an endorsement, certification, or licensure. Walden makes no representation, warranty, guarantee, or commitment that successful completion of this program or coursework for graduate credit within this program will permit a graduate to obtain state certification or licensure.

The graduate degree program and coursework within the program in which you are enrolling may be accepted by many states toward upgrading or renewing a license or obtaining a salary increase (depending on state or district policy). Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for salary advancement. Walden enrollment specialists can provide guidance on program requirements; however, it remains the individual’s responsibility to understand and comply with all state and school district requirements.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this certificate program will be prepared to:

  • Utilize a variety of manipulative materials and emerging technological resources in the grades 5-8 classroom to incorporate the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Process Standards and the Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice into teaching and learning.
  • Apply strategies to help students in grades 5-8 diagnose misconceptions, solve problems successfully, and develop mathematical habits of mind.

Certificate Requirements

  • 25 total quarter credits

Curriculum

  • Students may take this a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this a non-degree course.
  • Students may take this a non-degree course.

Course Sequence

The recommended course sequence is as follows:

Quarter Course Credits
Quarter 1 MATH 6751 - Understanding Number Systems and Operations 5 quarter credits
MATH 6752 - Geometric Thinking and Measurement 5 quarter credits
Quarter 2 MATH 6753 - Algebraic Reasoning, Functions, and Equations 5 quarter credits
MATH 6754 - Data, Probability, and Statistical Reasoning 5 quarter credits
Quarter 3 MATH 6761 - Learning and Teaching Mathematics 5 quarter credits