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Lexi
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Is it different being a math teacher then a art teacher?
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Shelby Steuber
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Hi Lexi!
There are absolutely differences when it comes to subject matter. As someone who is pursuing a career in math education, there are so many topics and concepts that I would never know how to even go about teaching. However, there is one thing these two subjects do have in common. They both require skilled teachers to teach it effectively. Both math and art are subjects that students either love or absolutely do not care about. Therefore, they require teachers who know how to make the subject fun and exciting, even for those students who do not generally like them. In a math class, the teacher may incorporate projects and engaging lessons to create more interest. In an art class, a teacher would have to find other types of motivation to get students interested. Although this idea falls in line with other subjects as well, I feel like this especially applies with these two. Great question!
There are absolutely differences when it comes to subject matter. As someone who is pursuing a career in math education, there are so many topics and concepts that I would never know how to even go about teaching. However, there is one thing these two subjects do have in common. They both require skilled teachers to teach it effectively. Both math and art are subjects that students either love or absolutely do not care about. Therefore, they require teachers who know how to make the subject fun and exciting, even for those students who do not generally like them. In a math class, the teacher may incorporate projects and engaging lessons to create more interest. In an art class, a teacher would have to find other types of motivation to get students interested. Although this idea falls in line with other subjects as well, I feel like this especially applies with these two. Great question!
Dave Henry
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Hi Lexi,
I'm looking at this question from a different point of view than the other people oh, so I'm going to add my answer.
Math teachers normally teach a very specific grade level. the problem here is that some kids by the time they get to high school decide that they hate math . That's because they have not had success in it before. Math starts getting more difficult in third grade when multiplication is added. If you're a good teacher you'll know how to improve their math skills through contest and games and puzzles, not doing every problem I signed in a book. Math can be lots of fun. but that's only if the teacher makes it fun. Remember this one thing:. Anybody can learn anything if they have a reason for learning it. you shouldn't be learning 5th grade math so you can go to 6th grade. Is be learning fifth grade math because you want to open up a lemonade stand and be able to count the money accurately. You want to be able to manage a checkbook before you graduate from high school. You need to know about credit scores, lots of life skills. You'd be surprised how many people haven't learned how to apply the basics to everyday Life.
Now let's take a look at the art teacher. Everybody has art in them. We like to express that. It can be done with lots of different mediums such as crayons come up pencils, paint, wood, plastic, concrete. Yeah you heard that right. Art comes from all things everywhere. Look on Etsy. All of those people are artists! Making a product that they love very creatively. Find out what kinds of things kids enjoy doing and there's a great starting point. Lots of teachers like to use clay. Most people get that. Not everybody can draw. But everybody can learn to draw! Sometimes you just need enough to be able to make a sketch of something. Are teachers are creative people! Not everybody we'll sign up to take an art class in high school. But usually art is Incorporated in most grades below 7th. There aren't books per se in our class. Math has lots of books. If you choose math remember to the book is a guide not a Bible.
If you like structure, be a math teacher. If you like to do your own thing, be an art teacher.
Good luck Lexi. You have to want to do this. The great teachers are the ones that inspire you to do better than you've ever done before.
I'm looking at this question from a different point of view than the other people oh, so I'm going to add my answer.
Math teachers normally teach a very specific grade level. the problem here is that some kids by the time they get to high school decide that they hate math . That's because they have not had success in it before. Math starts getting more difficult in third grade when multiplication is added. If you're a good teacher you'll know how to improve their math skills through contest and games and puzzles, not doing every problem I signed in a book. Math can be lots of fun. but that's only if the teacher makes it fun. Remember this one thing:. Anybody can learn anything if they have a reason for learning it. you shouldn't be learning 5th grade math so you can go to 6th grade. Is be learning fifth grade math because you want to open up a lemonade stand and be able to count the money accurately. You want to be able to manage a checkbook before you graduate from high school. You need to know about credit scores, lots of life skills. You'd be surprised how many people haven't learned how to apply the basics to everyday Life.
Now let's take a look at the art teacher. Everybody has art in them. We like to express that. It can be done with lots of different mediums such as crayons come up pencils, paint, wood, plastic, concrete. Yeah you heard that right. Art comes from all things everywhere. Look on Etsy. All of those people are artists! Making a product that they love very creatively. Find out what kinds of things kids enjoy doing and there's a great starting point. Lots of teachers like to use clay. Most people get that. Not everybody can draw. But everybody can learn to draw! Sometimes you just need enough to be able to make a sketch of something. Are teachers are creative people! Not everybody we'll sign up to take an art class in high school. But usually art is Incorporated in most grades below 7th. There aren't books per se in our class. Math has lots of books. If you choose math remember to the book is a guide not a Bible.
If you like structure, be a math teacher. If you like to do your own thing, be an art teacher.
Good luck Lexi. You have to want to do this. The great teachers are the ones that inspire you to do better than you've ever done before.
John Baldo
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Generally, yes! In the United States, the requirements to become a kindergarten through high school teacher are different in every state. It also depends on the level you would like to teach at (elementary, middle school, high school). Some of the classes you take might be the same, but eventually you might need to take courses that specialize in math or the arts.
I have some experience training to become a middle math teacher in California, so I can share that. In California, you can do a teacher prep program that includes math courses. If you don't go through a teacher prep program for math, you need to take a series of tests that prove you have math knowledge . I believe I took two.
You can look up the requirements for the place where you would like to be a teacher and look at the courses for teacher prep programs in that area to get a better idea for what the differences would be.
If you are in the United States, check out a resource like this to see what the requirements are for becoming a teacher: https://teach.com/careers/become-a-teacher/teaching-credential/state-requirements/
I have some experience training to become a middle math teacher in California, so I can share that. In California, you can do a teacher prep program that includes math courses. If you don't go through a teacher prep program for math, you need to take a series of tests that prove you have math knowledge . I believe I took two.
You can look up the requirements for the place where you would like to be a teacher and look at the courses for teacher prep programs in that area to get a better idea for what the differences would be.
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Kiirsten Suomu
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Hi Lexi!
Math and Art are generally two completely different subjects-- and they use two different sides of the brain. Make sure to do your research before pursuing a teaching career-- because like like John stated, there are different requirements to become a teacher depending on where you are. I haven't been in the teaching profession yet but I have friends who have, it is very hard most days but it is also rewarding. I also have held teachers in the highest respect; they have the power to mold the minds and inspire so many! Math traditionally is a required class in school, while art is an "elective" which means not every student needs to take art class. Math uses logic but can also be fun, and art uses creativity-- regardless of what you end up teaching, just know that you're awesome and have patience with your students :).
Good Luck!
Math and Art are generally two completely different subjects-- and they use two different sides of the brain. Make sure to do your research before pursuing a teaching career-- because like like John stated, there are different requirements to become a teacher depending on where you are. I haven't been in the teaching profession yet but I have friends who have, it is very hard most days but it is also rewarding. I also have held teachers in the highest respect; they have the power to mold the minds and inspire so many! Math traditionally is a required class in school, while art is an "elective" which means not every student needs to take art class. Math uses logic but can also be fun, and art uses creativity-- regardless of what you end up teaching, just know that you're awesome and have patience with your students :).
Good Luck!