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Math Education (NCTM)

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The Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education: Mathematics Concentration consists of a 120 semester-hour curriculum that includes general education courses required by the University and coursework in education required for teacher certification. The program is nationally recognized  by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), "the public voice of mathematics education, supporting teachers to ensure equitable mathematics learning of the highest quality for all students through vision, leadership, professional development, and research".


For more information about the program, visit the B.S. in Secondary Education website or contact the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Leadership

Terri Sullivan at terris@latech.edu,    318-257-4906

Special Professional Association (SPA) Resources

The resources below are provided to assist with the program's continuing accreditation efforts.

 

File Attachments:
  1. NCTM Final Program Report Submission for Middle Grades NCTM Final Program Report Submission for Middle Grades
    Report submitted by the Middle Grades Math Education program of Louisiana Tech University to NCTM for review leading to national recognition.
  2. NCTM Final Program Report Submission: Secondary Grades NCTM Final Program Report Submission: Secondary Grades
    Report submitted by the Secondary Math Education program of Louisiana Tech University to NCTM for review leading to national recognition.
  3. Program Review Completed by NCTM - National Recognition, Middle Grades Program Review Completed by NCTM - National Recognition, Middle Grades
    Report provided to the Middle Grades Math Education program of Louisiana Tech University based upon NCTM's program review process.
  4. Program Review Completed by NCTM - National Recognition, Secondary Grades Math Program Review Completed by NCTM - National Recognition, Secondary Grades Math
    Report provided to the Secondary Math Education program of Louisiana Tech University based upon NCTM's program review process.
Web Links:
  1. CAEP Contact Information CAEP Contact Information
    This web-based resource provides contact information for professional organizations (e.g., NAEYC) associated with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
  2. NCATE Mathematics Program Standards NCATE Mathematics Program Standards
    This page provides valuable information about the NCTM program standards and program report preparation.
  3. NCATE Program Report Compiler Training NCATE Program Report Compiler Training
    From the NCTM website, "Two different NCATE Report Compiler training sessions are offered based on which NCTM NCATE Standards are selected by institutions for use in preparing their mathematics program reports. NCATE Report Compiler session goals include: Understand the NCATE program review process for mathematics education programs Receive instructions for program report compilers Learn about the program report template and how reports are reviewed Involve your program report team and/or your institution's NCATE coordinator (one low connections fee for multiple users) - See more at: http://www.nctm.org/profdev/content.aspx?id=404#sthash.3NDeg0LO.dpuf"
  4. Program Report Examples Program Report Examples
    From the NCATE website, "DISCLAIMER: These documents are examples of reports from programs that were granted full national recognition by the appropriate SPA. Each program has given NCATE permission to post its report on the NCATE web site. Numerous examples are provided in order to show the multiple ways that programs can be successful. None of these reports are perfect; but each has strengths and each was able to demonstrate to the SPA that the program had developed assessments that could adequately demonstrate that their completers have mastered the SPA standards.
  5. Program Standards and Report Forms Program Standards and Report Forms
    This web-based resource contains links to program report forms and instructions for completing and submitting the forms. Select your SPA (e.g., NAEYC) from the dropdown menu then access the appropriate forms and instructions.
  6. SPA Assessment Library SPA Assessment Library
    The SPA Assessment Library "includes over 250 assessments selected by the Specialized Professional Associations (SPAs) as excellent examples of assessments that were successful in meeting the SPA standards." Select your SPA (e.g., NAEYC) from the dropdown menu to access links to exemplary assessments.

Assessment of Content Knowledge Assessment

State Licensure Exam: Praxis II Content Test

The state of Louisiana requires the passing of a content knowledge test (e.g., Praxis II Content Test) as a condition of teacher certification. The undergraduate teacher education program at Louisiana Tech University requires the passing of this test prior to admission into the teacher candidate's final clinical practice (e.g., student teaching). The post baccalaureate programs (certfication-only and M.A.T.) require passing scores for program admission.

Web Links:
  1. Teacher Education Assessment Data & Reports Teacher Education Assessment Data & Reports
    Contains links to summary data related to the all the programs of this Educator Preparation Provider (EPP). Ex. - A matrix of Praxis category scores compared to state and national scores and aligned with Teacher Education Outcomes.

Praxis Content Scores: 2010-11

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0061 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores Praxis 0061 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0069 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores Praxis 0069 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2010-2011 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.

Praxis Content Scores: 2011-12

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0061 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 0061 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0061 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0061 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 0069 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 0069 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 0069 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0069 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  5. Praxis 5061 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 5061 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  6. Praxis 5061 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 5061 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.

Praxis Content Scores: 2012-13

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0061 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0061 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0061 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0061 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 0069 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0069 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 0069 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0069 (PDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  5. Praxis 5061 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 5061 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  6. Praxis 5061 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 5061 (CDT): Content Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.

Assessment of Pedagogical Knowledge

Praxis PLT Test

The state of Louisiana requires the passing of the Praxis II: Principles of Learning and Teaching test as a condition of teacher certification. The undergraduate and post baccalaureate (certfication-only and M.A.T.) teacher education programs at Louisiana Tech University require the passing of this test prior to admission into the teacher candidate's final clinical practice (e.g., student teaching or internship). 

Praxis PLT Scores: 2010-11

Praxis PLT Scores: 2011-12

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  5. Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  6. Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  7. Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  8. Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2011-2012 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.

Praxis PLT Scores: 2012-13

File Attachments:
  1. Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  2. Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0623 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  3. Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  4. Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 0624 (PDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  5. Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  6. Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 5623 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.
  7. Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - All Scores
    This report includes all student attempts, not just the highest scores.
  8. Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores Praxis 5624 (CDT): Pedagogy Category Scores - 2012-2013 - Highest Scores
    This report includes only the highest score achieved by each student.

Assessment of Candidate's Ability to Plan

Assessment of Clinical Practice

Assessment of Candidate's Impact on Student Learning

Author: Don Schillinger
Modified by user: Louisiana Tech Manager
Last modified: 2/13/2014 6:27 AM (EDT)