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UCLA Mathematics Department
Teacher Preparation Programs Handbook
The Mathematics for Teaching Major
The Joint Mathematics Education Program
The Mathematics Education Junior Program
The Subject Matter Preparation Program
The Wilson Teaching Scholars Program
2007-2008
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Table of Contents
1. The Mathematics for Teaching Major………………………………… p. 3
2. The Joint Mathematics Education Program………………………… p. 4
3. The Mathematics Education Junior Program………………………. p. 9
4. The Subject Matter Preparation Program…………………………… p. 10
5. The Wilson Teaching Scholars Program…………………………… p. 11
6. Optional Preparation for Writing………………………………………. p. 12
7. Contacts………………………………………………………………………… p. 13
8. Applications……………………………………………………………………. p. 14
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UCLA Mathematics for Teaching Major
The Mathematics for Teaching major is designed for students planning to teach mathematics at a
secondary school. The major focuses on providing a substantial foundation for potential teacher
leaders. It provides broad exposure to mathematical knowledge for teaching, and it also provides
an introduction to an array of professional issues in mathematics teaching. The major includes
student observation components and a portfolio component. Special attention will be paid to
students in the major to insure that they satisfy the mathematics subject matter competency
requirements for the California Single Subject Mathematics Teaching Credential.
Preparation for the Major (11 Courses):
Quarter Grade Two additional courses from: Quarter Grade
Math 31A ______ ______ Chemistry 20AB, Physics 1BC, ______ ______
Math 31B ______ ______ Physics 6BC, PIC 10B – 97 ______ ______
Math 32A ______ ______
Math 32B ______ ______
Math 33A ______ ______
Math 33B ______ ______
Math 61 ______ ______
PIC 10A ______ ______
Physics 1A or 6A ______ ______
The Major (13 Courses):
Quarter Grade
Math 115A ______ ______
Math 105A ______ ______
Math 105B ______ ______
Math 105C ______ ______
Math 106 ______ ______
Math 110A or 117 ______ ______
Math 120A or 123 ______ ______
Math 131A ______ ______
Math 170A or Stats 100A ______ ______
Stats 100B ______ ______
One course chosen from Mathematics 131B - 136: Analysis
Math ______ ______ ______
One course chosen from Mathematics 142 - 167: Applied Mathematics
Math ______ ______ ______
One course from Math 110B – 191H or Stats 100C
____________ ______ ______
*This major is for students starting Fall 2006.
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UCLA Joint Mathematics Education Program
for UCLA Seniors
The UCLA Joint Mathematics Education Program was initiated in 1986 by the Department of
Mathematics and the Teacher Education Program (TEP) in the Graduate School of Education as a
response to the shortage of well trained mathematics teachers in middle and high schools,
especially in schools with large minority and educationally disadvantaged populations. The
program seeks to recruit high quality senior mathematics majors who are interested in teaching
secondary mathematics, teach these students the content and pedagogical knowledge necessary
for providing high quality mathematics instruction in local urban schools, and provide students
with a foundation for future teacher leadership. The program enables students to earn a
California Preliminary Single Subject (Mathematics) Teaching Credential* and a Master of
Education degree by the end of the academic year immediately following completion of their
bachelor’s degree. The program also enables students to earn a full time salary (about $40,000)
while teaching full time in Los Angeles urban schools during the academic year immediately
following their bachelor’s degree
The Senior (Novice) Year
In the senior year of the program students complete mathematics and education coursework
focused on mathematics and pedagogical knowledge for the teaching of secondary mathematics.
This coursework is taken concurrently in the mathematics department and the Graduate School
of Education’s Teacher Education Program. One of the education courses requires that students
observe and participate five hours a week in mathematics classes in urban schools. Students
who participate in the program for at least two quarters receive a stipend to defray the impact of
these observations on student work schedules. Upon completion of the Mathematics degree,
students who meet the UCLA Graduate School of Education & Information Studies admissions
requirements may submit an application for graduate status and continue the
Mathematics/Education Program. Students who receive stipends for participation in the senior
year of the program are not obligated to continue in the second year of the program.
Summer after the Bachelor’s
In the summer between the Senior and Graduate Year, students complete coursework and a
teaching performance assessment that completes the requirements toward a Preliminary
California Single Subject Teaching Credential. The coursework includes a student teaching
assignment in an urban school in a TEP Partnership District (e.g. Centinela Valley, Lynwood,
Lennox, parts of Los Angles Unified). During this summer, students receive a stipend to defray
tuition and other costs.
The Graduate (Resident) Year
In the graduate year of the program, students secure jobs as full-time mathematics teachers in
urban schools in a TEP Partnership District. Students complete additional coursework toward
completion of the Master’s degree in Education. In addition to completing final program
course work, students are required to prepare a Resident Inquiry. The portfolio is
based on master’s and credential coursework and residency year teaching
experiences and is reviewed and presented in Spring quarter of this year. During this
year, students are paid a beginning teacher’s salary (often around $40,000) with benefits by the
school at which they are employed.
*Please note: In the State of California, a school district recommends teachers for their
Professional Clear Credential to the Commission on Teacher Credentialing after successful
completion of the district’s BITSA program.
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UCLA Joint Mathematics Education Program
Teaching Credential and Master of Education
for UCLA Seniors
Highlights of the Program
Cohort Model
Students in the program are grouped in a cohort which meets regularly throughout the
two years. Interaction with other students in the cohort, the cohort’s TEP Faculty
Advisor, and other program faculty provide strong support as students are introduced to
and transition into a career in secondary mathematics teaching. Students are asked to
secure their Graduate year teaching positions in pairs, which provides for a like-minded
colleague at the school site as well. In fact, several TEP Partnership Schools now have
several of our graduates in their mathematics departments. These groups of teachers
are often instrumental in making important changes which impact the school wide
mathematics program. One such school, Locke High School in South Central Los
Angeles, now employs seven of our graduates.
Retention
By June of 2006, the program had placed well over one hundred and fifty mathematics
majors in Los Angeles area schools - mostly inner city schools or those with substantial
minority student populations. Over 80% of these students are still teaching.
Foundation for Teacher Leadership
Many graduates from the program are quickly recruited for leadership roles in their
departments, schools, and districts. A number of program graduates have been quickly
recruited to provide departmental leadership in implementing innovative programs for
struggling students, in serving as department chair, in teaching Advanced Placement
courses, etc. A number of program graduates now serve in leadership roles at the school
level and even in administrative positions at the district level.
Secondary schools in California have many opportunities for majors in mathematics to begin
teaching careers. The beginning salaries are now more competitive and there is a great need for
high quality teachers. We urge you to consider this program, as it is a nationally recognized
program providing relevant experience and preparation for the teaching profession.
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UCLA Joint Mathematics Education Program
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Year One (2007-2008) – The Senior (“Novice”) Year:
Fall Quarter Ed 330A Observation & Participation 3 units
Ed 405A Teaching in Urban Schools 2 units
Ed 407 Psychological Foundations of Education 3 units
Math 105A Teaching of Mathematics 4 units
Usual coursework toward B.S. in Mathematics
Winter Quarter Ed 330A Observation & Participation 3 units
Ed 405B Teaching in Urban Schools 2 units
Math 105B Teaching of Mathematics 4 units
Ed 301 Introduction to Information & Presentation Tools 1 unit
Usual coursework toward B.S. in Mathematics
Spring Quarter Ed 330A Observation & Participation 3 units
Ed 405C Teaching in Urban Schools 2 units
Math 105C Teaching of Mathematics 4 units
Usual coursework toward B.S. in Mathematics
Earn Bachelors Degree in Mathematics/ Secure a Job for the Fall in a TEP Partnership School
Summer Session Ed 330B Student Teaching 4 units
Ed 406 Cultural Foundations 2 units
Ed 409 Language Acquisition 3 units
Ed 425 Special Education 3 units
Year Two (2008-2009) – The Graduate “Resident” Year:
Fall Quarter Ed 498A Directed Field Experience 8 units
Ed 490A Instructional Decision Making 4 units
Winter Quarter Ed 498B Directed Field Experience 8 units
Ed 491 Curriculum Decision Making 4 units
Spring Quarter Ed 498C Directed Field Experience 8 units
Ed 481 Knowledge & Inquiry in Classroom 4 units
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UCLA Joint Mathematics Education Program
IMPORTANT DATES
Senior Program Applications Due:
3/16/07
Senior Program Admission Decisions:
Approximately 6/1/07
Joint Mathematics/Education Program Graduate School of
Education and Information Studies Orientation September 2007
Fall Classes begin:
9/27/07
Take CBEST*
By December 2007
Take U.S. Constitution Exam**
By December 15, 2007
Verify Subject Matter Competency with Mathematics Department
Undergraduate Office (80% completion of the Subject Matter
By January 11, 2008
Waiver Program)***
Apply to GSE&IS for Graduate (Resident) year of program:
1/15/08
Graduate (Resident) Year Admission decisions:
April 2008
File for Intern Teaching Credential May 2008
Upon Completion of Student teaching, file for Preliminary Teaching
May 2008-December 2008
Credential
Graduate (Resident) students find employment positions:
June 2008-August 2008
School year/employment begins:
September 2008
Inquiry project oral defense for M.Ed.
Spring 2009
For notes on *, **, and *** see next page
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UCLA Joint Mathematics Education Program
IMPORTANT EXAMS
The following exams are required for admission to the second year (Graduate or Resident year)
of the Mathematics-Education Program:
Dates Exam Offered CBEST CSET
March 2007 X
April 2007 X
May 2007 X
June 2007 X
July 2007 X
August 2007 X
September 2007 X
October 2007 X
*CBEST
California Basic Education Skills Test
This exam is offered bimonthly. Please sign up to take one of the administrations listed above.
For further information please visit their web site at: http://www.cbest.nesinc.com/index.htm
**U.S. Constitution - Students must pass either a college level course of at least 3
quarter units or an examination on the principles and provisions of the United States
Constitution. Any one of the following UCLA undergraduate courses satisfy this
requirement: Hist 13A/B/C, Hist 7A/B, Hist 151A/B, PoliSci 1, PoliSci 172A/B, Pol Sci
40. Students may also satisfy this requirement by earning a passing score on an
examination. UCLA Extension offers an appropriate examination. For further
information regarding test dates and fees contact (310) 825-4581.
***CSET
California Subject Examinations for Teachers
This exam is required if you have not completed all of the requirements for the UCLA
Mathematics Subject Matter Program ("waiver") with UCLA. Check with Kristin Olson in the
Mathematics Department to determine whether you qualify for exemption from this exam.
For further information on the exam please visit their web site at:
http://www.cset.nesinc.com/
Registration bulletins for all of the required examinations are available from the Office of Student
Services, 1009 Moore Hall.
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Mathematics Education Junior Program
The UCLA Mathematics Department is pleased to offer a program for high quality mathematics
majors in their junior year who are interested in pursuing the teaching of mathematics at the
secondary school level.
Program Description:
o Observations in Local Schools
Students accepted into the Mathematics Education Junior Program will complete observations
in a variety of local middle and high schools. During Fall Quarter 2007, observations will
focus on instruction and the teacher. In Winter Quarter 2008, observations will focus on
learning and the student. In Spring Quarter 2008, observations will focus on assessment.
Students will keep field notes of their observations and discuss them in the Math 330
seminar. Students also record their observations in the Online Information System.
o Math 330 Seminar
Students accepted into the Mathematics Education Junior Program will take Math 330 in the
Fall, Winter and Spring quarters of their junior year. Math 330 is a seminar course designed
to expose students to current issues in secondary mathematics education. Students will
observe a variety of instruction in a variety of middle and high school classrooms and
complete readings of relevant mathematics education research. Students will discuss these
observations and readings in seminar.
Benefits of the Program:
o Career Exploration
Students considering the teaching of middle school or high school mathematics as a possible
career goal should find the experience gained during the Junior Program helpful in the career
decision-making process.
o Preparation for Teaching
Students should find that the exposure to secondary schools, the readings of current
mathematics education research, the exposure to research based instructional strategies, and
discussion with mathematics educators and classmates with similar interest in secondary
teaching better prepare them for a career in teaching mathematics.
o Financial Support
Students who participate in the Mathematics Education Junior Program for at least two
quarters will receive a stipend.
Important Dates for the Mathematics Education Junior Program
Junior Program Applications Due: 3/16/07
Junior Program Admissions Decisions: Approximately 6/1/07
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Subject Matter Preparation Program
(for students who enrolled at UCLA in 2005 or before)
An applicant for a California Preliminary Single Subject Teaching Credential in Mathematics must
demonstrate subject matter competence in one of two ways: 1) earn a bachelors degree in
mathematics at an accredited university and complete an approved Subject Matter Preparation
Program or 2) earn a passing score on the three part California Subject Matter Examination for
Teachers (CSET). The UCLA Mathematics Department’s Subject Matter Preparation Program
consists of completion of the following courses, many of which its mathematics majors will
complete while earning their bachelor’s degree:
20 courses:
Mathematics 31A Calculus and Analytic Geometry ______ ______
Mathematics 31B Calculus and Analytic Geometry ______ ______
Mathematics 32A Calculus of Several Variables ______ ______
Mathematics 32B Calculus of Several Variables ______ ______
Mathematics 33A Linear Algebra & Applications ______ ______
Mathematics 33B Differential Equations ______ ______
PIC 10A Introduction to Programming ______ ______
Mathematics 115A Linear Algebra ______ ______
Mathematics 120A or 123 Geometry ______ ______
Math 105A The Teaching of Mathematics ______ ______
Math 105B The Teaching of Mathematics ______ ______
1 from Mathematics 170A or Statistics 100A or 110A or 110B: Probability/Statistics
_______________ _________________________ ______ ______
1 from Mathematics 142, 151A, 164, 167: Applied Mathematics
_______________ _________________________ ______ ______
1 from Mathematics 110A or 117, 131A, 132, 135A: Algebra/Analysis
_______________ _________________________ ______ ______
3 Mathematics electives from Mathematics 61, 106-199, Statistics 100B-120B:
(Math 106, 111, and 113 are recommended)
_______________ _________________________ ______ ______
_______________ _________________________ ______ ______
_______________ _________________________ ______ ______
3 additional courses from Astronomy 2A, Earth & Space Sciences 1, Economics 1,2,11, Chemistry
20AB, Physics 6ABC or 8ABC or 1ABC, Philosophy 31, 32:
_______________ _________________________ ______ ______
_______________ _________________________ ______ ______
_______________ _________________________ ______ ______
Important Dates for the Subject Matter Preparation Program
SMPP Applications Due: 3/16/07
SMPP Decisions: Approximately 6/1/07
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Wilson Teaching Scholars Program
Mathematics Education Application
The College of Letters and Science is pleased to announce the Wilson Teaching Scholars
Program, a scholarship program for UCLA undergraduates who have been accepted to the
Mathematics-Education or Science-Education Program and have financial need.* Each Wilson
Teaching Scholar will receive a $5,000 scholarship in two installments: $2,000 in the junior year
(or first year of the program) and $3,000 in the senior year (or second year of the program).
Name of Applicant _______________________________ E-mail ________________
Student ID _______________________________ Social Security ________________
Address _________________________________________ Phone ________________
Major at UCLA _____________________________ Units as of W’06 ________
Overall UCLA GPA ______________ (please attach unofficial transcript to application)
I am applying for the Mathematics-Education Jr. or Sr. Program: Yes No
____I will be in my first year in the program or _____ I will be in my second year.
____I am eligible to receive financial aid (attach your most recent financial aid award statement
to this application)
Essay: Please attach a brief (one page) essay explaining why you are interested in teaching
mathematics or science in the public schools.
Return this application directly to:
Kristin Olson, Undergraduate Office, 6356 Mathematics Science, Campus 155505
Due Date: Friday, March 16, 2007
*Marion and Robert Wilson generously endowed the Wilson Teaching Scholars Program in 1998.
The purpose of the program is to prepare UCLA undergraduates to be teachers who will lead the
transformation of mathematics and science education in California’s public urban schools. The
Mathematics-Education and Science-Education Programs are sponsored jointly by the
mathematics and science departments of the College of Letters and Science and Center X of the
Graduate School of Education and Information Studies. Students completing the program will
receive, in addition to the bachelor’s degree in mathematics or science, a master’s degree in
education and a University Recommended Single Subject Teaching Credential. The Wilson
Teaching Scholars Program is administered by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education in
the College.
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Optional Preparation for Writing
The Joint Mathematics Education Program requires a significant amount of critical analysis and
writing. Because many mathematics majors do not take many writing courses, you may benefit
from the following tutorials or classes in writing:
o College Tutorial Services:
Tutoring in all subjects, including compositions and ESL. For composition, bring in papers
and they will help with initial writing or revision. For ESL, support with grammar and
speaking.
Fifteen minutes to one hour sessions available by appointment: 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mondays through Thursdays; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Fridays. Drop-in peer tutorial: 7:00
p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays. 228 Sunset Commons 206-1491
o Undergraduate Classes in Writing: The Writing Program
English 100W: Interdisciplinary Academic Writing -- Integrating research and the use of
multiple sources in the writing of substantial papers (offered every quarter.)
English 110: English 110 aligns a writing workshop with a content-based lecture course.
Writing assignments complement (but do not duplicate) concerns of the adjunct course and
develop analytic writing skills needed in that course. English 110 courses have been taught
most recently with film history, sociology, and education courses.
2201 Hershey Hall Bruce Beiderwell, 206-6817
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CONTACTS
Mathematics Education
Kristin Olson Lia Monroy
Undergraduate Advisor Teacher Education Program Manager
Department of Mathematics Graduate School of Education & Information
6356 Mathematical Sciences Studies
(310) 206-1286 1320 Moore Hall
kristin@math.ucla.edu 310.825.8383
monroy@gseis.ucla.edu
Susie Håkansson Jules Guerra
Lecturer Credential Counselor
Department of Mathematics Graduate School of Education & Information
2334 Mathematical Sciences Studies
(310) 794-9885 1009 Moore Hall
shakans@math.ucla.edu 310.825.8328
guerra@gseis.ucla.edu
Heather Calahan
Lecturer Jody Priselac
Department of Mathematics Executive Director, Center X
2341 Mathematical Sciences Faculty, Teacher Education Program
(310) 825-1702 Graduate School of Education & Information
calahan@math.ucla.edu Studies
1333 Moore Hall
Bruce Rothschild 310.206.0023
Professor priselac@gseis.ucla.edu
Department of Mathematics
6175 Mathematical Sciences
(310) 825-3174
blr@math.ucla.edu
Ted Gamelin
Professor
Department of Mathematics
7917 Mathematical Sciences
(310) 825-5012
twg@math.ucla.edu
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