Professional License: Mathematics Teacher

"What humans do with the language of mathematics is to describe patterns. Mathematics is an exploratory science that seeks to understand every kind of pattern—patterns that occur in nature, patterns invented by the human mind, and even patterns created by other patterns. To grow mathematically, children must be exposed to a rich variety of patterns appropriate to their own lives through which they can see variety, regularity, and interconnections."

— Steen, L. On the Shoulders of Giants: New Approaches to Numeracy

The UMass Amherst College of Education prepares you meet the requirements for receiving a professional Mathematics teaching license for grades 5–8 or grades 8–12. This state-approved Secondary Mathematics professional licensure program significantly extends the opportunities for teachers holding initial license to teach Secondary Mathematics. To be eligible for professional license, certain licensing requirements must be met.

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