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Code MABUTL

Mathematics Education Major

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About this Major

Equips students with the skills and knowledge to teach Years 7 to 12 Mathematics.

Emphasis is given to inquiry-based tasks, co-operative group work and whole class discussions, to ensure effective learning and teaching practices in secondary Mathematics.

Special entry requirements

It is desirable that all applicants demonstrate satisfactory performance in Mathematics Methods ATAR or Mathematics Specialist ATAR, with equivalents considered.

Code MABUTL

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
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Details

Structure

Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units. Content units educate students in the subject area and the Curriculum units explain how to teach the subject area to others.

Content Units
Unit Code Unit TitleCredit Points
Students who have completed Mathematics Methods ATAR must complete the following four core units:
MAT1137Introductory Applied Mathematics15
MAT1114Introductory Statistics15
MAT1251Mathematics 215
MAT1252Mathematics for Computing15
Plus, complete five units from the following, including at least one Level 3 unit:
MAT1250 ^Mathematics 115
MAT2439 ^Mathematical Modelling15
MAT2110 ^Applied Statistics15
MAT3486 ^Multivariate Calculus15
MAT2438 ^Optimisation and Networks15
MAT3150 ^Differential Equations and Numerical Methods15

NOTE: Students who have NOT completed Mathematics Methods ATAR must complete an additional core unit, MAT1108 Foundations of Mathematics; ie. these students will complete five core units and four core option units (including at least one Level 3 unit), totalling nine units.

And, all students will complete the following unit in the final semester of study:

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
CUR4210Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation15
Curriculum Units
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MSE2101Teaching Lower Secondary Mathematics15
MSE2102Planning and Assessment in Secondary Mathematics15

Note: Some units may be substituted with others, with the approval of the Unit Set Coordinator.

^ Core Option

For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of mathematics and the Australian curriculum and teaching strategies for mathematics teaching in secondary education.
  2. Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge of teaching strategies to plan for the content of mathematics teaching.
  3. Exercise critical thinking and judgement to plan and implement mathematic programs for a range of students with diverse abilities and needs, and assess the outcomes.
  4. Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly in both written and oral formats.
  5. Demonstrate leadership, exercise professional judgement and collaborate to plan, problem solve and make decisions in mathematics.
  6. Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to create positive learning environments in mathematics.
  7. Critically reflect using accredited standards, mentor feedback and the ECA Code of Ethics to demonstrate responsibility and accountability and plan for continued collaborative and autonomous professional learning and development.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Graduates will be eligible to seek employment in both government and non-government secondary schools teaching Mathematics.

Possible future job titles

Secondary Mathematics Teacher

This Major can be studied in the following courses

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