Do you have a knack for working with numbers and variables? Did you enjoy solving algebraic equations and proving geometry theorems? Through the American Board you can become a teacher and make math fun for your students. Your program includes candidate services, exams, online coursework, practice exams and more!

REQUIREMENTS TO EARN YOUR CERTIFICATION

In order to earn an ABCTE certification in Mathematics, you will need to meet the following requirements:

1. Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

2. Submit your official college or university transcripts to ABCTE.

3. Pass a national background check.

4. Pass the Professional Teaching Knowledge exam (PTK). This exam will be taken on a computer and must be completed at a Pearson VUE testing center. The exam will consist of 100 multiple choice questions and a writing component. We suggest you take this exam before your subject area exam.

5. Pass the ABCTE Mathematics exam. This exam will be taken on the computer and must be completed at a Pearson VUE testing center. We suggest taking this exam after you complete your PTK exam.

THE AMERICAN BOARD CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The American Board currently offers two Mathematics certification programs – Mathematics Plus and Mathematics Premium. Both programs will take the same exams. Read below to learn what is included with these programs.

The Mathematics Plus Certification Program includes the following:

Study Plans: Our study plans are based on best practices and recommendations from students that have already completed our program.

Prepare to Teach Workshops: Familiarize yourself with teaching concepts and practices using online lessons, video case studies, and printable resources.

Online Refresher Course: Explore over 300 pages of material, dedicating more time to topics that need intense review and breezing through what you already know.

Practice Exams: Practice in the same format as the real test on more than 300 sample questions. These include full-length tests, topic quizzes, timed and untimed modes, and complete explanations of the answers.

Exams: Take exams when you are ready, according to your own schedule. Testing is available year-round at Pearson VUE centers, Monday-Saturday.

PTK Workbook: Did you know you need to learn one hundred different standards in order to pass the ABCTE Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) exam? We’ve designed a one hundred page workbook to help maximize studying for the PTK exam. It provides a concrete way to navigate and learn the exam’s standards.

PTK Quiz Bank I: This quiz bank focuses on the topics that students have the most difficulty with on the actual exam. This tool is designed so that candidates can avoid test pitfalls and succeed the first time they test.

PTK Quiz Bank II: A perfect complement to Quiz Bank I, this study resource ensures that candidates will also focus on the remaining topics that must be mastered in order to pass the PTK exam.

The Mathematics Premium Certification Program includes everything listed above, plus the following additions not offered with the Plus program:

Mathematics Workbook: An organized view of mathematical standards that will be on the exam.

Mathematics Quiz Bank: This quiz bank focuses on the topics students have missed the most on the actual exam.

The Job Counseling Webinar: This webinar walks you through the job hunting process. From searching for a job right down to the interview, you’ll learn a variety of best practices that will help you land your dream job.

The Job Counseling Workbook: This workbook has various templates to help you format your resume, cover letter, and other documents that will be used to apply for teaching positions. The workbook also provides students with tools to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses and advice on how to best present their skills in job interviews.

TEACH MATHEMATICS IN YOUR STATE

The American Board Mathematics certification is currently offered in the following states. Click a state below to learn of the specific requirements to become a teacher in that state:

Arkansas
Florida
Idaho
Mississippi
Missouri
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Utah
Private Schools
Teach Internationally

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