Mathematics Education

The department of Computer Science and Mathematics cooperates with the Department of Education in meeting its mission to prepare candidates for a:

Bachelor of Arts in Education Degree - Mathematics (grades 5-adult)
Teaching Endorsement - Mathematics (grades 5-9)

The numbers of graduates with math education related degrees for 2018-2023 are listed below:

8 with BAE in Mathematics grade 5-Adult
9 with Mathematics grades 5-9 specialization
1 Master of Arts in Teaching in Mathematics
7 students served as Clinical Teacher of Record for the public schools in grades 7-12

Career Opportunities

Public, Private, or Online school math teacher
Public, Private, or Online school math tutor
Advanced degree opportunities in Mathematics and Education fields

Mathematics Education in the News

2024 West Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference

Improvements in Math Education

A group of students at the Math Manipulative Fair

Math Education (5-Adult)

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Students receiving a B.A. in Math Education may also earn a B.S. in Mathematics by taking only two additional courses!

Background

It is expected that students entering the 5-Adult program are ready to take Calculus I. Students without this background may be required to complete appropriate lower-level courses in addition to the stated requirements. Students should consult with their advisor concerning credit for prerequisites and/or special examinations for course credit.

Required Courses

Model Schedule - Math 5-Adult

Math Program Sheet

Additional Resources

Mathematics

A teacher helping a student at the Math Manipulative Fair

Math Education (grades 5-9)

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This endorsement must be combined with another B.A. in the Education program.
It may be combined with any other Education degree!

Required Courses
Course	Hours
MATH 1530 - College Algebra* OR MATH 1430 - College Algebra with Support*	3 OR 4
MATH 1540 - Trigonometry	3
MATH 1550 - Applied Statistics	3
MATH 1561 - Mathematical Reasoning	3
MATH 2551 - Structure of the Real Numbers	3
MATH 2552 - Data Analysis and Geometry	3
MATH 3553 - Math Methods for Elementary Teachers	3
MATH 4531 - Methods and Materials in Teaching Mathematics	3

*Omit if Math ACT is greater than or equal to 23

Model Schedule - Elementary Education with Math 5-9

Contact Info

Dr. Stephanie Jones

Associate Professor of Mathematics

426 Engineering Technology Building

304-367-4307

Stephanie.Jones@fairmontstate.edu

Requirements for Admission to Education

Earn a minimum quality point average of 2.75 overall, 2.75 in each teaching specialization and 2.75 in all professional education classes.
Complete EDUC 2200 (Introduction to Education) and EDUC 2201 (Instructional Technology) with a grade of “C” or higher.
Complete Field Experience 1 (corequisite to EDUC 2200).
Prepare and submit Admissions Portfolio in Taskstream.
Meet requirements for provisional or full admission to enroll in EDUC 2203.