I’m really good at algebra, adv. algebra and trig. but am struggling a little with calculus. Should I be rethinking my major? I want to teach middle school math.
No, in fact many middle school teachers have poor math skills and no interest in improving them. You’ll need calculus, but you don’t need to teach it, so as long as you’re solid in the others you should be OK. And it will be nice to have a teacher who enjoys math – none of mine did before high school.
December 5th, 2010 at 11:31 am
No, in fact many middle school teachers have poor math skills and no interest in improving them. You’ll need calculus, but you don’t need to teach it, so as long as you’re solid in the others you should be OK. And it will be nice to have a teacher who enjoys math – none of mine did before high school.
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December 5th, 2010 at 12:03 pm
Middle School Math (6-8 grade) requires a minimum of 5th grade math understanding and a maximum of basic Algebra 1 principles. Not a genius, but you need diverse teaching methods to reach the most reluctant of learners.
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