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Mathematics Education (Secondary) Specialisation

Code SPAASM

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About this Specialisation

Provides an opportunity for motivated and academically capable primary and secondary teachers to re-engage in a learning area of great demand.

This unit-set emphasises both the Australian Curriculum content for mathematics and best teaching practice for late primary and lower secondary students in Australian schools is a strong and consistent theme across all units. It also provides a refresher and a consolidation of content skills up to and including Year 10 mathematics, and closely examines the learning needs of students in mathematics as they transition from primary to secondary school.

Special entry requirements

All applicants are required to demonstrate a satisfactory achievement in ATAR Maths Applications, or the equivalent (including Maths WACE 2A/2B).

Code

SPAASM

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Details

Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
EMT6001Teaching Lower Secondary Mathematics: Statistics and Probability20
EMT6002Teaching Lower Secondary Mathematics: Geometry and Measurement20
EMT6003Teaching Lower Secondary Mathematics: Number and Algebra20

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

Student handbook

Notes

Learning Outcomes

  1. Critically apply educational theories and evidence-based research in a specialised area to contribute to inclusive and culturally responsive practice.
  2. Design innovative responses to complex educational challenges by applying contemporary knowledge and evaluating their potential impact locally and globally.
  3. Apply independence, adaptability, and professional judgement to support ongoing development and career growth.
  4. Communicate complex educational ideas effectively across diverse modes and for varied purposes, employing digital technologies ethically.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Retraining teachers in the area of teaching secondary mathematics (Years 7-10).

Possible future job titles

Mathematics teacher

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

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