MATHEMATICS MINOR FOR SECONDARY TEACHING
Updated May 2015
The minor in Mathematics for Secondary teaching (State Code: EX) consists of a minimum of
24 credits.
Teacher candidates for certification in Math at the Secondary level must pass the Michigan Test
for Teacher Certification (MTTC) in Math (Test #022). MTTC content exams should not be taken
until 90% of course work in the subject area has been completed. A study guide is available at the
MTTC website: (http://www.mttc.nesinc.com/PDFs/MI_field022_SG.pdf).
The courses below meet State standards and have been selected so that teacher candidates will
be well prepared for the test. Knowledge must be demonstrated in the following categories in
order to successfully pass the MTTC subject area exam:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Subarea
Mathematical Processes & Number Concepts
Patterns, Algebraic Relations & Functions
Measurement and Geometry
Data Analysis, Statistics, Probability, Discrete Math
Approximate % of
Questions on Test
22%
28%
22%
28%
The following chart is intended to provide you a guide for scheduling your semesters and for keeping
track of your grade point average.
PLEASE REFER TO YOUR DEGREE EVALUATION IN KNOWHOPE PLUS IN ADDITION TO
THIS DOCUMENT TO DETERMINE FULFILLMENT OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS
CALCULUS I FOUNDATION COURSES (4 credits)
SEMESTER CREDIT
SUBJECT/
OFFERED HOURS SEMESTER GRADE
COURSE
TITLE
MATH 126
OR
MATH 131
Calculus with Review II
Calculus I
Spring
4
Both
4
Prerequisite for MATH 126: MATH 125 (Fall Semester Only) with C- or better. (Math 125 counts as 4 credits toward graduation,
but not toward the program.
Students may earn credit for Calculus I by taking the CLEP exam.
100-200 LEVEL COURSES (8 credits)
SUBJECT/
COURSE
MATH 132
TITLE
Calculus II
SEMESTER CREDIT
OFFERED HOURS SEMESTER
Both
4
Prerequisite for MATH 132: MATH 126 or MATH 131 with C- or better, or AP or CLEP credit for Math 131.
MATH 231
Multivariable Mathematics I
Prerequisite for MATH 231: MATH 132 with C- or better.
Both
4
GRADE
UPPER LEVEL REQUIRED COURSES (12 credits)
SUBJECT/
COURSE
MATH 280
TITLE
Bridge to Higher Mathematics
SEMESTER CREDIT
OFFERED HOURS SEMESTER
Spring
3
Statistical Methods
Spring
2
Applied Statistical Models
Spring
2
Fall
2
Fall
3
GRADE
Prerequisite for MATH 280: Math 132 or High School Statistics
MATH 311
&
MATH 312
Prerequisite for MATH 311/312: Math 132
MATH 321
History of Math
Prerequisite for MATH 321: Math 132
MATH 351
College Geometry
Prerequisite for MATH 351: MATH 280
A METHODS COURSE - REQUIRED (4 credits) All Secondary Education students are required to
take a methods course in their minor area. This does not count for the mathematics minor
requirements, but rather for the Certification sequence.
SEMESTER CREDIT
SUBJECT/
OFFERED HOURS SEMESTER GRADE
TITLE
COURSE
EDUC 323*
Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary
School
Fall
3
(offered only
Fall semester)
EDUC 324
Teaching
Mathematics
in the Secondary
School
Fall
1
Field Placement
(offered
only Fall
semester)
This MUST be completed
prior to
the student
teaching
semester!
*Effective for students entering Fall 2015, EDUC 323 changed from a 2 credit course to a 3 credit
course
“SAMPLE” 4-YEAR
PLAN
ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE BELOW
*SAMPLE*
36 Credit Major and MATH Minor
FOR SECONDARY CERTIFICATION
4 year plan
Note:
1. In order to student teach a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75 is required in your major, minor, education classes, and overall.
2. Students earning a Secondary Major must complete field placements in middle and high school.
3. Students earning a Secondary Major must complete field placements in racially/ethnically and socio-economically
diverse classrooms.
SENIOR
JUNIOR
SOPHMORE
FRESHMAN
Revised: May 2015
CLASS
IDS 200 or
AES 210
ENGL 113
KIN 140
FYS
MATH 131
Fall
CR
ATTRIBUTES
4
4
2
2
4
GE/GLD
GE
GE
GE
m
Total
EDUC 220/221
CH II
MATH 231
EDUC 270
Major
16
4
4
4
2
4
ED
GE/GLI
m
ED
M
Total
Major
MATH 321
Major Methods
MATH 351
18
8
2
3
3
M
m
ED
m
Total
EDUC 360/361
Major
REL II
Math 323/324
16
4
4
4
4
ED
M
GE
ED
CLASS
MATH 132
Major
ARTS II
Language II
REL I
Spring
CR
4
4
2
4
2
ATTRIBUTES
m
M
GE
GE
GE
CLASS
Major
Summer
CR ATTRIBUTES
4 M
Total
MATH 280
ARTS I
GEMS w/Lab
EDUC 225/226
Major
16
3
4
4
4
2
m
GE
GE
ED
M
CH I
4
GE
Total
Major
EDUC
285/286/287
Math 311
Math 312
17
6
M
Major
4
M
6
2
2
ED
m
m
Total
EDUC 480
EDUC 455
EDUC 500
IDS 452
16
10
1
1
4
ED
ED
ED
GE
Total
16
Total
16
Note: G.L.I. (global learning international) possibilities – check degree evaluation, FYS, ENGL 113, IDS 171, Rel2 and
select History and Literature courses
Key:
GE – General Education
M – Major (36 credits)
m – Math Minor
Check catalog for semester offerings
ED – Education
GLI – Global Learning International
GLD – Global Learning Domestic
1. Please see an education faculty member for personal advising. This sample is simply one way to plan your schedule.
2. Please consult the Hope College Catalogue for semesters when courses are offered, as these may vary.