Miami’s elementary education program earns A+ for math teacher preparation
Miami’s elementary education program earns A+ for math teacher preparation
Miami University’s Primary Education program has received an A+ rating from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for its strong preparation of future teachers in elementary mathematics instruction. This distinction highlights Miami’s commitment to equipping educators with both the content knowledge and pedagogical skills needed to help young learners build a solid foundation in math.
Math proficiency in the early grades is a powerful predictor of future academic and career success, often even more so than reading. Yet many elementary students in the United States struggle to master foundational math skills, and many teachers report feeling underprepared or anxious about teaching math. Research shows that when teachers have the confidence and knowledge to explain not just how math works but why it works, their students perform better and gain long-term learning benefits.
Miami’s A+ rating reflects a cross-departmental collaboration among faculty in Teaching, Curriculum, and Educational Inquiry; Educational Psychology; and Mathematics. Together, these departments ensure that teacher candidates receive extensive preparation in both mathematical concepts and effective teaching strategies.
The NCTQ evaluation reviews more than 1,100 elementary teacher preparation programs nationwide, measuring them against seven research-based standards proven to impact teacher effectiveness and student learning. Miami’s recognition underscores its dedication to developing highly skilled educators who are ready to make a lasting impact in classrooms across the country.
(AI tools Grammarly and ChatGPT assisted in writing this article.)
