Having already earned my Bachelor 's degree in Mathematics and Masters of Education Degree, I felt the Lord leading me to a Mathematics Specialist certification. I am open to any opportunity that the Lord would have me go. I feel honored to have found Liberty’s online program in this area.
The 2013 Advanced Competency Assessment for a Mathematics Specialist includes thirteen standards of competencies for the mathematics teacher. Each standard is weighted as Met: distinguished, advanced, proficient, or Not Met: unsatisfactory, or no evidence. There are no descriptions concerning the levels of attainment, so deciding on my ability was rather difficult. In my summary of this document, I will separate the standards according to my perceived degree …show more content…
I feel as though I understand the College and Career Readiness Standards but still have much to learn. I receive regular updates from several professional organizations but rarely have the time to read through those updates. I know that I could do a better job at keeping up with those current trends in mathematics as well as teaching math. I understand the importance of technology in the mathematics classroom. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide students with the opportunities to demonstrate their ability various forms of technology. First, I feel that students should be proficient at using a variety of calculators including scientific and graphing. Students should also be proficient with using any Google interface in turning in assignments as well as collaborating with other students. Lessons and activities should rely on the appropriate technology when necessary. I feel as though I have a variety of tools and strategies to teach diverse learners. I am certainly more proficient that when I began teaching. However, there are several times throughout the academic year that I feel pressured to cover the material for the standardized test and rely heavily on direct instruction. I have worked hard throughout my 12 years of being in the classroom to design units that are customized and contain a variety of activities that appeal to the diverse learner and various ability levels. I feel as though I can still make some improvements and will continually strive to do
The 2013 Advanced Competency Assessment for a Mathematics Specialist includes thirteen standards of competencies for the mathematics teacher. Each standard is weighted as Met: distinguished, advanced, proficient, or Not Met: unsatisfactory, or no evidence. There are no descriptions concerning the levels of attainment, so deciding on my ability was rather difficult. In my summary of this document, I will separate the standards according to my perceived degree …show more content…
I feel as though I understand the College and Career Readiness Standards but still have much to learn. I receive regular updates from several professional organizations but rarely have the time to read through those updates. I know that I could do a better job at keeping up with those current trends in mathematics as well as teaching math. I understand the importance of technology in the mathematics classroom. I feel that it is my responsibility to provide students with the opportunities to demonstrate their ability various forms of technology. First, I feel that students should be proficient at using a variety of calculators including scientific and graphing. Students should also be proficient with using any Google interface in turning in assignments as well as collaborating with other students. Lessons and activities should rely on the appropriate technology when necessary. I feel as though I have a variety of tools and strategies to teach diverse learners. I am certainly more proficient that when I began teaching. However, there are several times throughout the academic year that I feel pressured to cover the material for the standardized test and rely heavily on direct instruction. I have worked hard throughout my 12 years of being in the classroom to design units that are customized and contain a variety of activities that appeal to the diverse learner and various ability levels. I feel as though I can still make some improvements and will continually strive to do