Mathematics
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Laws and Regulations
281--Iowa Administrative Code 12.5(3) describes mathematics instruction at grade levels 1–6.
281--Iowa Administrative Code 12.5(4) describes mathematics instruction at grade levels 7–8.
281--Iowa Administrative Code 12.5(5) describes mathematics instruction at grade levels 9–12.
Mathematics Teaching Endorsements
In Iowa, teacher licensure is handled by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners. For the requirements for teaching endorsements in mathematics, use the following links:
The Iowa Core in Mathematics
Visit the Iowa Core website to view the statewide academic expectations for all K–12 students in the area of mathematics.
Iowa Core Mathematics Resources
These pages are dedicated to resources to support Iowa Core Mathematics.
Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics (PAEMST)
The Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) is the highest award a K–12 mathematics or science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States.