1. Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why become a middle school math teacher? Middle school students turn their focus from fundamentals to more sophisticated mathematical concepts and models that are used to explain and solve problems in our world. A major in middle school mathematics will increase your understanding of how mathematics builds from the fundamental to the abstract, of how students grow in their capacity to reason mathematically and to solve problems, and of means to foster this growth. Teaching mathematics to middle school students allows you to make a difference in the lives of young people by empowering them to understand the world mathematically, use quantitative reasoning to make decisions in their lives, and expand their opportunities to choose interesting careers. Student Learning Outcomes Students will: 1. Demonstrate and apply in the classroom a profound understanding of fundamental mathematics within the K–9 curriculum, of how these topics progress within the K–9 range, of how these topics extend and relate to the mathematics in the secondary curriculum, and of the fundamental concepts in the curriculum in the secondary curriculum. 2. Demonstrate and apply in the classroom a deep understanding of how students learn mathematics and of the pedagogical knowledge specific to mathematics teaching and learning. 3. Demonstrate a productive disposition as a student and teacher of mathematics. Department Chair Dr. Barbara Alvin balvin@ewu.edu Department Assistant Michele Grant mgrant@ewu.edu Sample Careers Middle School Math Teacher Teacher Leader Math Specialist or Coach Curriculum Development Associate in Arts BAE Mathematics/Middle Level Mathematics Endorsement (4th – 9th Grades) (64 Credits) Mathematics Department College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

2. Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements* Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU  International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) o GEOG 201 Introduction to World Regional Geography (5) o HIST 211 U.S. in World Affairs I (5) o HIST 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5) o HIST 250 Introduction to Latin America ^D (5) o HIST 255 Traditional East Asian Civilization (5) o HIST 256 Modern East Asian Civilization (5) o HUM 109 World Arts and Culture (5) o PHIL 103 Asian Philosophy ^D (5) o POLS 211U.S. in World Affairs I (5) o POLS 212 U.S. in World Affairs II (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) COMMUNICATIONS (13 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition & Argument (5) ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)ENGL 201 College Composition: Data/Research/Analysis (5) HUMANITIES (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits) EDUC& 202 Intro to Education (5)EDUC 201 Introduction to Education (5) QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 activity credits) Consult your advisor for course options. NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) MATH 205 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (5) MATH 211 Structure of Elementary Education (5) ELECTIVES (24 credits) MATH 206 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (5) MATH 212 Structure of Elementary Education (5)  Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) o CMST 201 Intercultural Communication (5) o ENGL 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5) o HPER 268 Diversity in Sports (5) o HUM 107 Gender Perceptions in American Film (5) o PSYC 139 Psychology of Women (5) o SOC 205 Racial/Ethnic Relations (5) o SOC 220 Gender and Society (5) o WST 139 Psychology of Women (5) o WST 200 Introduction to Women’s Studies (5) o WST 220 Gender and Society (5) o WST 251 Voices of Women in Literature (5) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU. *One Diversity course is required for degree completion.