New Mathematics Certification Area

The NES Mathematics (Middle Grades and Early Secondary) test is available for candidates seeking certification to teach in the areas of Algebra I, Geometry, Statistics and Probability, General Mathematics, and Foundational Mathematics in grades 6–12.

As a result of this new test, there are now three approved Mathematics areas for certification. The table below depicts each of these certification areas, what each certification area allows educators to teach, and the approved test for certification in each area.

Approved Certification Areas Certification Coverage Approved Test
Middle Grades Mathematics
 
Allows educators to teach
Mathematics in grades 6–8
NES Middle Grades
Mathematics
Middle Grades/Early Secondary
Mathematics
Allows educators to teach
Algebra I, Geometry, Statistics
and Probability, General
Mathematics, and Foundational
Mathematics in grades 6–12
NES Mathematics (Middle
Grades and Early Secondary)
Mathematics Allows educators to teach all
Mathematics in grades 6–12
NES Mathematics

Additional information about the NES Mathematics (Middle Grades and Early Secondary) test, including preparation materials, is available on this site.


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