Louisiana Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (MAME) Certification and Exam Requirements
WGU's Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) program leads to a Louisiana endorsement in Grades 4-8 Mathematics
1) Content Exam: Praxis 5169, Middle School Mathematics
This exam also satisfies the WGU Program Requirement for Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (5-9).
You must pass this exam to graduate from this program.
2) Pedagogy Exam: Praxis 5623, Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 5-9
This exam is not required for graduation. You must pass this exam to be eligible for an endorsement in Grades 4-8 Mathematics.
3) Pedagogy Exam: Praxis 5204 Teaching Reading
This exam is not required for graduation. You must pass this exam to be eligible for an endorsement in Grades 4-8 Mathematics if you have not completed at least six semester hours of reading coursework.
Please consult Louisiana's Middle School Add-On document for more information on adding Grades 4-8 Mathematics to a valid Louisiana certificate.
WGU's Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Secondary) program leads to a Louisiana endorsement in Mathematics, Grades 6-12
1) Content Exam: Praxis 5161 Mathematics: Content Knowledge
This exam also satisfies the WGU Program Requirement for Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (5-12).
You must pass this exam to graduate from this program.
2) Pedagogy Exam: Praxis 5624, Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7-12
This exam is not required for graduation. You must pass this exam to be eligible for an endorsement in Mathematics, Grades 6-12 if you do not currently hold a secondary certificate.
Please consult Louisiana's Add-On documents for more information on adding Mathematics, grades 6-12 to a valid Louisiana certificate:
Visit these links for important information:
General Information About Licensing in Louisiana
Adding an Endorsement to a Louisiana Teaching Certificate
12/2018
Article Number : 19682, 2709