This program is intended for educators working at the high school level (grades 9-12) in Nova Scotia. Educators will explore the broad content areas covered in the curricula, further developing their own mathematics content knowledge and pedagogy to effectively facilitate all students’ learning through inclusive and culturally responsive practice that includes innovative teaching strategies and assessment methods. The certificate pairs 18 credits of mathematics content courses and 12 credits of mathematics methodology courses to promote connecting strong skills to effective practice.

This program is not designed for elementary endorsed teachers or secondary teachers who are already endorsed to teach mathematics, or those who have a major or minor in mathematics. It leads to a second teachable in mathematics.

Note: This certificate is not intended for educators who wish to teach advanced mathematics courses such as calculus and pre-calculus. Those wishing to teach such courses should have a first teachable in mathematics.

Admission Requirements

This program is offered primarily on-campus with scheduling suitable for teachers.

• Completion of a Bachelor of Education degree

• Mathematics 12 or Pre-Cal 12 (or equivalent)

• Nova Scotia Teacher Certification – Secondary

• Meet CBU’s English Language Proficiency Requirements

• Any questions can be directed to teachered@cbu.ca.

Program Requirements

Education Courses (12 credits):
Students must achieve a minimum grade of 60% in each education course.

EDUC-4XXX Foundations of Teaching Secondary Mathematics (3 Credits)

EDUC-4154 Curriculum and Instruction of Secondary Mathematics I (3 Credits)

EDUC-4155 Curriculum and Instruction of Secondary Mathematics II (3 Credits)