Algebra for All Micro-Credential

NYC Department of Education, Equity & Excellence for All

Algebra for All and CUNY are pleased to provide Algebra for All teachers with an opportunity to earn a 15-credit micro-credential in mathematics content and pedagogy with tuition and fees paid by CUNY. This course work will expand the work of the Algebra for All professional learning sessions by providing graduate course work focusing on strong instructional practice and the content that is critical to student success in Algebra I and beyond.

Only Algebra for All teachers in good standing with completed applications will be considered for participation.

Course Sequence

Applicants are asked to commit to the full course sequence. Please note that some schedule dates / times are currently tentative:

• Spring 2018: CBSE 7400T Childhood Mathematics Education: Advanced Methodology and Practice
  (Confirmed: Mondays, January 27–May 24, 6:05–9:25 p.m.)
• Summer I 2018: MATH 6141T Transition to Algebraic Thinking for Middle School Teachers I
  (Tentative: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, June 4–July 11, 5:20–7:50 p.m.)
• Fall 2018: SEED 7452X Methods for Teaching Number and Algebra in Grades 5 through 9
  (Tentative: One day a week, August 27–December 21, 5:05–8:25 p.m.)
• Spring 2019: CBSE 7402T Seminar in Applied Theory and Research in Mathematics Education I
  (Tentative: One day a week, January 25–May 22, 6:05–9:25 p.m.)
• Summer , 2019: MATH 6142T Transition to Algebraic Thinking for Middle School Teachers II
  (Tentative: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, June 3–July 9, 5:20–7:50 p.m.)

Tuition and fees will be paid by CUNY; textbooks for courses, however, are not covered. Participants will be responsible for purchasing books and materials for each course.

To Apply

1. Create your account.
2. Complete your application:
   1. Select Non-Degree Spring 2018
   2. Select Middle Childhood Education (5–9)—Mathematics Education/Mathematics Specialist (Option C)
   3. You are not required to pay the application fee. The system will prompt you to pay, but simply ignore the prompt.
   4. You will be asked to enter two names for recommendations. Enter any name and phone number in order to continue the application. Do not enter an e-mail address for recommendations.
3. E-mail additional documentation.
   1. You are required to submit a copy of your bachelor's degree transcript. Unofficial copies will be accepted.
   2. All applicants must submit a cover letter indicating application as a nondegree candidate for the Algebra for All (A4A) and CUNY Micro-Credential Program.
   3. E-mail transcripts and cover letter using "Algebra for All and CUNY Micro-Credential" in the subject field.

Course Descriptions

CBSE 7400T Childhood Mathematics Education: Advanced Methodology and Practice

45 hours plus conference; 3 credits
Development, application, and implementation of methodology and materials, and related research and theoretical perspectives. Principles and standards for mathematics curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Emphasis on teaching and learning in the number, operations, and algebra strands of the 1–6 curriculum. Organization for instruction. Literacy and mathematics. Thematic instruction. Use of technology in teaching and learning mathematics.

MATH 6141T Transition to Algebraic Thinking for Middle School Teachers I

45 hours, 3 credits
Topics in transitioning from arithmetic to algebraic thinking for teachers of upper elementary and middle school mathematics.

SEED 7452X Methods for Teaching Number and Algebra in Grades 5 through 9

45 hours plus conference; 3 credits
Overview of the number and operations 5–9 grades curriculum strand: ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems; meanings of and relationships among operations; fluent mental and written computation and reasonable estimation. Overview of the algebra 5–9 grade curriculum strand: patterns, relations, and functions; representing and analyzing mathematical situations and structures using algebraic symbols; modeling and solving contextualized problems using various representations, such as graphs, tables, and equations; using graphs to analyze the nature of changes in linear relationships. Using graphing calculators. Using diagnostic techniques and differentiating materials and methods for teaching number and operations and algebra. Not open to students who have taken EDUC 7452X.

CBSE 7402T Seminar in Applied Theory and Research in Mathematics Education I

45 hours plus conference; 3 credits
Educational research as applied to the analysis of teaching and learning of mathematics. Qualitative and quantitative research. Use of educational research techniques to analyze teaching and learning of mathematics in urban schools. Mathematics vocabulary, reading, and writing in mathematics. Focus on children with special needs and English-language learners. Nature and design of action research in mathematics education. Selection of a research topic and questions, review of related research.

MATH 6142T Transition to Algebraic Thinking for Middle School Teachers II

45 hours; 3 credits
Topics in transitioning from arithmetic to algebraic thinking for teachers of upper elementary and middle school mathematics.