Program(s) Available: B.S.Ed., Minor
Thinking about studying mathematics but also want to teach? At Northwest, it's as easy as 1-2-3, solving that problem - major in mathematics education! Read more about our captivating program!
The mathematics education major is an accredited program primarily focused on the skills needed for teaching secondary education. Students take both mathematics and education classes to help understand the concept behind mathematical formulas and develop the tools necessary to teach future students those concepts.
Class sizes are small and follow a cohort model. Students learn the latest techniques and technology to effectively teach high school students using tablets, smartboards and software programs.
A minor in mathematics education is also an option. This 30-credit-hour minor, with a proper choice of electives, meets minimum Missouri certification standards for grades 9-12 when added to an existing education major certification program.
A mathematics education certification is also available for middle school education majors!
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
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Mathematics Education
"Every student, every day. This is something I am going to implement in my own classroom because I felt included here and I want my students to feel that same way." — Bruce Menard
The pre-service teaching conference is an annual conference that students and faculty attend to learn new teaching methods.
Pre-student teaching is a "mini student teaching" opportunity lasting one week. Northwest faculty observe and provide feedback that prepares students for their required semester-long student teaching.
Pi Mu Epsilon is a national honorary society that promotes mathematics and honors students who have excelled in the major and helps students who need assistance with their studies.
Northwest student chapter of Mathematical Association of America (MAA) promotes the interest and study of mathematics through problem-solving, meetings, lectures and social events.
