Mathematics
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Leticia Moran:“[Teaching] is not about just going there and teaching; it's about being there for those students, making sure that they succeed. This is not a job to me, it is more a cause.”
Is there a need for mathematics teachers?
Mathematics is one of the highest need subject areas in California, and the demand for mathematics teachers has increased because eighth graders will soon be required to take algebra. In order to offer all 8th graders Algebra I, the state might need as many as 1,900 additional middle school algebra teachers (The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning, 2008).
What assistance is available to future mathematics teachers?
California's universities and colleges have created academic and financial support programs in order to attract and train future mathematics teachers, including the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office Math and Science Teacher Initiative 
, the California State University's Math and Science Teacher Initiative (MSTI), and the University of California's California Teach .
The Assumption Program of Loans in Education (APLE) , the TEACH grant, and other financial aid programs are also available. The Department of Energy even has a Pre-Service Teacher program that features paid internships.
What do I need to do to teach?
In order to teach mathematics, individuals need to obtain a Foundational-Level Mathematics Credential or a Single Subject Mathematics Credential , while fully credentialed teachers can add a Supplementary or Subject Matter Authorization to their basic teaching credential. A checklist of all the requirements can be found in the “Understand the Requirements” section.
Cool Resources
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics provides interactive, standards-based examples demonstrating math concepts for pre-K – 12th grade.
National Science Foundation’s classroom resource page includes links to math-based games and other teaching resources.
Math for America links to puzzles, games, and other mathematical challenges.
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