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Master
Mathematics Teacher Overview
Legislation
passed in 2001 (House Bill 1144) required the creation of the Master
Mathematics Teacher (MMT) Certificate, the development of standards
for the certificate, and the development of Master Mathematics Teacher
certification examinations in grades EC-4, 4-8, and 8-12. The Master
Mathematics Teacher certificate was created by the 77th Texas legislature
"to ensure that there are teachers with special training to
work with other teachers and with students in order to improve student
mathematics performance…" A committee composed of mathematics
instruction experts representing Texas public schools, educator
preparation programs, the Texas Mathematics Initiative, Texas citizens,
and governmental policymakers met three times in 2001 to formulate
and refine the MMT standards. After review by state and national
mathematics experts, the standards were approved by the State Board
for Educator Certification (SBEC) at the January 2002 Board meeting.
| DEFINITION: |
A
Master Mathematics Teacher is an individual who holds a Master
Mathematics Teacher Certificate and whose primary duties are
to teach mathematics and to serve as a mathematics mentor to
other teachers. |
| PURPOSE: |
The
Master Mathematics Teacher Certificate is being implemented
as a part of the Texas Mathematics Initiative, which offers
mathematics educators assistance to improve student performance
in mathematics. |
| ELIGIBILITY: |
The
Master Mathematics Teacher Certificate may be obtained by an
individual who holds a teaching certificate, has at least three
years of teaching experience, completes an SBEC-approved Master
Mathematics Teacher preparation program, and passes the Master
Mathematics Teacher certification exam. |
The
State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) has notified existing
educator preparation programs, regional education service centers,
school districts, and other interested entities of the opportunity
to provide Master Mathematics Teacher preparation programs. These
entities, as well as others, may design MMT programs to be implemented
beginning in the summer of 2002.
The certification examinations were administered for the first time in June
2003.
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Master
Mathematics Teacher standards should be integrated into newly
designed programs. The MMT standards are based on the rigorous
EC-12 Mathematics educator standards and reflect the Texas Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for Early Childhood through Grade
12 mathematics. The MMT standards require knowledge of:
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Number
Concepts |
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Patterns
and Algebra |
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Geometry
and Measurement |
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Probability
and Statistics |
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Mathematical
Processes |
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Mathematics
Instruction |
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Creating
and Promoting a Positive Learning Environment |
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Assessment |
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Mentoring
and Leadership |
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Mathematical
Perspectives |
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Preparation
programs will provide SBEC with a matrix that documents the
integration of MMT standards into their programs and how these
standards will be assessed. |
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Programs
will seek approval from SBEC.
Click
here for information on the program approval process. |
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Programs
are subject to the Accountability System for Educator Preparation
(ASEP).
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