Mathematics Teaching Degree WGU -in progress!

[teacher2]

So after nearly a year of testing from zero to 67 credits and several different college options, I have applied to WGU and been admitted. Here is what the transcript evaluation looked like for whoever may be curious. I am shooting for enrollment May 1. This thread will be an accountability and info thread if in the future someone else is looking into teaching.

[cali86]

Is this for there Bachelors Degree program? I am considering them for my Multiple Subject Credential or their masters degree with credential program.

So after nearly a year of testing from zero to 67 credits and several different college options, I have applied to WGU and been admitted. Here is what the transcript evaluation looked like for whoever may be curious. I am shooting for enrollment May 1. This thread will be an accountability and info thread if in the future someone else is looking into teaching.

[teacher2]

Yes, it is for the Bachelors. I have friend who is looking into the masters in ed. as well but she is waiting to see how "my experience" plays out. I would love to see how yours goes if you go that route!

[cali86]

Nice! I hope it goes smoothly for you! I am looking at several options honestly i am wanting to get picked up by a school district and offered a 5 year temporary credential while also completing a teacher prep program. I will be attending lots of job fairs before i decide which path to take.. Oh I wanted to mention that when i talked to WGU they did confirm that they give a 2,000 scholarship to those who have taken 4 SL courses or more and an additional $50 per course that you have took. There is also a 4,000 scholarship to apply for to help you with the fees for student teaching and various things definitely ask about these!

Yes, it is for the Bachelors. I have friend who is looking into the masters in ed. as well but she is waiting to see how "my experience" plays out. I would love to see how yours goes if you go that route!

[teacher2]

Finished Orientation and have met my student mentor. I have not started the Degree planning with my mentor because of some tech issues on their side. But all in all going smoothly. I am wondering though if my plan to finish will be different from my mentor's. Here is what I initially had in mind. However, this plan may be idealistic and not realistic. Also my SM (Student Mentor) said that my first course is required to be math.

Edit. I am not crazy enough to attempt Calculus in a month! I was home-schooled using Saxon and the DIVE cd and have both of them in Calculus and will be working on that till September!

[teacher2]

My degree plan was opened tonight and I have been pleasantly surprised! WGU uses Thinkwell videos for their Calculus 1 like SL does. I am glad I did not go with SL and attempt to finish this in a month! Also they use vitalsource bookshelf like SL does. Still exploring!

Edit: Just learned that the Probability and Statistics 1 course is through Acrobatiq.

[zapproximator]

Finished Orientation and have met my student mentor. I have not started the Degree planning with my mentor because of some tech issues on their side. But all in all going smoothly. I am wondering though if my plan to finish will be different from my mentor's. Here is what I initially had in mind. However, this plan may be idealistic and not realistic. Also my SM (Student Mentor) said that my first course is required to be math.

Edit. I am not crazy enough to attempt Calculus in a month! I was home-schooled using Saxon and the DIVE cd and have both of them in Calculus and will be working on that till September!

Nice! I used Saxon and DIVE too in middle school

[teacher2]

I HIGHLY recommend following the series through high school. Don't switch to MATH-U-SEE. I have taught MATH-U-SEE Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 but they are no where near as comprehensive as Saxon so I had to do a ton of supplementing!

[zapproximator]

I'm using Life of Fred and Khan Academy.
Life of Fred is supposed to be a lot more comprehensive than Saxon and I really enjoy it!
Not so sure about Khan...

[teacher2]

Hey everyone! Doing a update. I started WGU yesterday and have already completed Task 1,2, and 7 in Finite Mathematics. I have submitted Task 3,4, and 5 and am waiting on evaluation. This is what the coursework looks like for this class.

Sets and Operations; Task 1
Logic and Truth Tables; Prime and Composite Numbers; Task 2
Order of Operations; Task 3
Ordering Numbers; Task 4
Mathematical Systems; Task 5; Number Patterns; Task 6
Ratio and Proportion; Task 7; Graph Theory; Counting Principles

There is some other book work they "want" you to do but I don't think it is required. So far I am enjoying the work and WGU. Also another thing I like is the evaluation team grades my work within a couple hours of my submission. I am looking to finish this course within the week and move on to Geometry next week since both classes are performance tasks and I don't have my webcam in yet. After that, I will take the Critical Thinking and Logic course final.