Graduate Certificate in Mathematical Knowledge for Teaching

Participants of this Graduate Certificate program will develop expertise in formative assessment, advanced mathematics pedagogy, and mathematical content knowledge across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The program focuses on key mathematical domains such as number sense, algebra, geometry, and statistics, empowering educators to strengthen the learning and teaching of mathematics in their schools and districts.

All courses may be offered either completely online or using a blended format, with a combination of face-to-face class meetings and online study.

Completion of this Certificate requires five UMF courses:

• EMA 500 Number, Operations, Algebra, & Functions PK-12
• EMA 501 Geometry & Measurement PK-12
• EMA 502 Statistics, Data Science, & Probability PK-12
• EDU 524 Advanced Methods for Mathematics Teaching
• EDU 525 Developing Formative Assessment Practices in the Mathematics Classroom