Mathematics for Teaching
Maths was your favorite subject at school, you like working with others and love explaining things? If you are also fascinated by mathematical coherencies and enjoy proving and solving problems in a logical manner yourself - beyond simple school problem-solving "by-the-rules" - then you have very good prerequisites for studying to become a mathematics teacher.
Studying Mathematics for Teaching at the TUM
If you are interested in teaching mathematics, at the TUM you can now choose between the study programms "Natural Science Education - teaching for grammar schools" oder "Vocational Education - teaching at vocational colleges". In special lectures for teaching trainees, we introduce you to high-school level mathematics and show you how to pass on your knowledge in this fascinating science to your future pupils.
The teacher training programms are located within the TUM School of Education, with which our department works very closely. A particular speciality of the teacher training programms at the TUM: prior to your state examinations you first attain a Bachelor of Education degree. Furthermore, you can also complete a Masters Degree. With these qualifications you remain flexible and have the opportunity to change your study programm or choose a career in business or science instead.

Mathematics Teacher for Grammar School
If your mission is to make young pupils enthusiastic about maths and teach them all the knowledge necessary for further studies in the field of natural sciences, then the TUM study programm "Natural science education" with a focus on mathematics is just right for you.
The teacher training programm for grammar school level successfully combines the learning of subject specific knowledge with the acquisition of didactic and educational skills, so that you can develop to be a professional mathematics teacher, with the ability to motivate pupils in your lessons and ignite their enthusiasm for maths.
Teaching concept
The teacher training programm builds on the foundations laid in your A-level studies and special courses have been designed to improve your knowledge to a scientific level. Matching tutorials help you to review the curriculum and to solve problems. This provides a solid foundation for your state examinations and the subsequent probationary teaching period in the schools.
Introduction to Mathematics is unique in Bavaria and eases your start in your studies. It builds up on the foundations laid in your A-level studies, and deepens your knowledge on a scientific level. Special teacher training lectures and supplementary units prepare you specifically for your state examinations and the subsequent probationary teaching period in the schools.
In the study programm "Natural science education - Teacher training for grammar schools" students of mathematics profit from an optimal staff-student ratio in the courses. As a result, you have the opportunity to ask questions whenever they arise, and are in regular exchange with the teachers and fellow students. In the lectures, practice classes and supplementary units, our dedicated lecturers establish a strong connection to the practical aspects of teaching, so that you learn both competencies: understanding university-level maths and the ability to teach school mathematics appropriately.
Subject combinations with mathematics
In the study programm "Natural science education" there are 4 subejcts which can be combined with mathematics:
- Mathematics / Chemistry
- Mathematics / Informatics
- Mathematics / Physics
- Mathematics / Sport
Mathematics for Grammar School teachers: study contents
In the mathematics study programm for grammar school teachers, you train to think analytically and combinatorially. You approach problems from a completely new perspective and independantly discover interesting ideas for solutions. You learn how to analyse mathematical proofs, how to present your solutions in an understandable manner and how to lead others through your chain of thoughts. You also learn how digital media and computers can be optimally used to support your teaching methods.
Amongst the subject-specific content of the programm are amongst others elementary number theory, algebra, analysis, stochastics and geometry. In order to impart a wide basis of knowledge, the mathematics part of your studies is structured as follows:
You are also schooled in didactics, to help you in preparing your knowledge for lessons and in developing suitable exercises for your future pupils. In addition, we support you in developing your communication skills, so that you are able for describe mathematical content precisely, understandably and reasonably.
Contact

Prof. Oliver Deiser
Heinz Nixdorf-Stiftungslehrstuhl für Didaktik der Mathematik
E-Mail: deiser (at) tum.de
Further Information
Natural Science Education - teaching for grammar schools at the TUM School of Education
Information and material on Staatsexamen
Teaching courses
Here you can find the current lecture plan.
Mathematics Teacher for Vocational Colleges
Awaken an interest in mathematics, teach others something new, and create change through education - these are all good reasons for studying maths in the field "Vocational education - teacher for vocational colleges". The study programm offers you the opportunity to specialise in a number of different fields.
You receive an excellent scientific education for being a teacher at a vocational college and also the prerequisites for successfully completing your on-the-job probationary teaching period. The probationary teaching period begins directly after completion of your Master of Education.
Well conceived study structures
The aim of the study programm "Vocational education - teacher for vocational colleges" is to develop yourself into a professional teacher, who is in the position to plan and give motivational, challenging and highly qualitative lessons. To this aim, the Bachelor- and Master-Programm is divided into 3 parts:
- a vocational subject area
- a general educational teaching subject
- social and educational sciences
This structure prepares you perfectly for the intesdisciplinary range of duties which you will cover as a teacher at a vocational college. You complete the programm with a Masters Degree and do not need to take the first State Examination.
Vocational subject areas combined with mathematics
In the study programm "Vocational education - teacher for vocational colleges" you choose one of the following six subject areas, which are appropriate to particular occupational groups:
- Agricultural economics
- Building technology
- Electro technology
- Food sciences and home economics
- Health and care sciences
- Metal technology
Each of these subject areas can be combined with mathematics as a teaching subject.
In choosing mathematics, you sharpen your profile and extend your teaching spectrum within vocational colleges. Alongside the classical vocational colleges, there are vocational preparatory classes for students without qualifications, vocational colleges for intermediary qualifications, subject-specific colleges, further educations colleges and vocational grammar schools, all of which are regularly looking for teachers of mathematics.
Mathematics for vocational colleges: study content and structure
Subject structure of the maths programm for teachers at vocational colleges
In the mathematics part of your study programm, you attain not only broad and extensive mathematical knowledge, but also the capability to teach the important foundations of mathematics to your future pupils.
Contact

Dr. Hermann Vogel
Fachbetreuer für Mathematik im Lehramt an beruflichen Schulen
E-Mail: vogel (at) ma.tum.de
Further Information
Vocational education - teacher for vocational colleges at TUM School of Education
Teaching courses
Here you can find the current lecture plan.
Vocational applicants
For engineers
You already have a qualification in engineering and wouldl ike to become a teacher at a vocational college? Then take look at our programm Master for vocational education, integral for engineers.
For business scientists
You have studied business administration or similar, and are interested in educational jobs or teaching? The inform yourself about our Masters programm Business education.