Pedagogical Content Preparation: The Math 75XP Seminar

Math 75XP [previously Math 72SL] is a 3-unit seminar course designed to expose students to current issues in middle school mathematics education. Students will learn pedagogical strategies for teaching middle school mathematics and examine the middle school mathematics curriculum from a pedagogical perspective. Students will complete readings of relevant mathematics education research as well.

Field Experience: Observations in a Middle School

Students will observe and help out with mathematics teaching in a local middle school during the quarter in which they take Math 75XP. Students will keep field notes of their observations and discuss them in the Math 75XP seminar. The field experience requirement is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours per week; 20 hours total during the quarter.

Content Preparation:

Students should be making regular progress toward a STEM major (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). Other majors are welcome to apply and your eligibility is based on the amount of math classes you have completed.

You may only take Math 75XP one time. 

 

How to Apply?

You need to fill out a short online application in order to receive permission to enroll in the seminar though MyUCLA. Once accepted into the seminar,  we will send you a PTE number that will enable you to enroll in the course.

In our main menu, go to "Apply" and choose "Online Applications" from the drop down menu. In "Course Applications" page, select link for the quarter and course of interest.

Note that you may need to provide proof of negative TB status, proof of covid vaccination, and weekly negative covid tests prior to visiting a school in person (read more about TB requirements). Specific requirements vary by school.

You must be in good academic standing to enroll in a course as pass/ no pass - see UCLA Academic Regulations.

Please contact the Cal Teach staff  at cateach@chem.ucla.edu with any questions.