MAMEMG · Current · 32 CUs
Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Middle Grades)
About This Degree
WGU Catalog 2026-03The Master of Arts in Mathematics Education (Middle Grades) is a competency-based degree program that prepares already licensed teachers both to be licensed to teach mathematics in middle grades and to develop significant skills in mathematics curriculum development, design, and evaluation. All work in this degree program is online and includes Mathematics Content, Mathematics Education and Research Fundamentals. All students complete a culminating Teacher Work Sample.
Official catalog text — WGU-authored.
Degree History
Program Learning Outcomes
WGU Catalog 2026-03Official WGU-authored outcomes from the catalog Program Outcomes section.
- •The graduate will possess a deep and comprehensive understanding of middle-grade mathematics topics, including algebra, geometry, calculus, trigonometry, and probability. They will be capable of applying advanced mathematical concepts and techniques to solve complex problems and to facilitate student learning effectively in the classroom.
- •The graduate will be skilled in designing and implementing mathematics curricula and instructional strategies that are grounded in research and best practices. They will be able to create engaging, standards-aligned lessons that accommodate the diverse needs of middle-grade students and promote a deep understanding of mathematical concepts.
- •The graduate will develop expertise in designing and utilizing various assessment tools to measure student understanding and progress. They will be proficient in interpreting assessment data to inform instructional decisions, differentiate instruction, and enhance student achievement in mathematics.
Areas of Study
6 groups · 13 coursesCourse groups from the WGU Program Guide. Expand each group to see course descriptions and competencies.
Course Roster (9 courses)
WGU Catalog 2026-03Total: 22 CUs across 9 courses. Degree total per catalog: 32 CUs.
Capstone
MA, Mathematics Education (5-9) Teacher Performance Assessment
MA, Mathematics Education (5-9) Teacher Performance Assessment contains a comprehensive, original, research based curriculum unit designed to meet an identified educational need. It provides direct evidence of the candidate’s ability to design and implement a multi-week, standards-based unit of instruction, assess student learning, and then reflect on the learning process. The WGU Teacher Performance Assessment requires students to plan and teach a multi-week standardsbased instructional unit consisting of seven components: 1) contextual factors, 2) learning goals, 3) assessment, 4) design for instruction, 5) instructional decision making, 6) analysis of student learning, and 7) self-evaluation and reflection.
- •The graduate evaluates the teaching context to accommodate student differences to plan for instruction and assessment.
- •The graduate recommends improvements for instruction and professional practice through personal reflection.
- •The graduate plans learning environments that support individual learning, collaboration, and positive social interaction.
- •The graduate demonstrates ethical responsibilities and appropriate teaching dispositions, including those outlined in the Western Governors University Teachers College Code of Ethics.