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Bachelor of Mathematics Education
Overview
The Bachelor of Mathematics Education course is directed towards
providing pre-service educational training for teachers. The
degree focuses on developing secondary school teachers as critical
reflective practitioners with a sound basis of practical teaching
skills. In addition, this degree also develops mathematical concepts
in a broad range of areas to provide a full Mathematics major
in a specialisation of their choice that can be utilised in other
community settings. The degree applies an innovative approach
to provide students with both the mathematical knowledge/training
and the teaching/educational training in an integrated fashion.
Students accepted into the program will study the following
areas:
- Educational Foundation Studies
- Curriculum & Pedagogy
- Discipline Studies in Mathematics
- Teaching & Learning in Mathematics
The degree is structured to allow the integration of university
and classroom experience throughout the course. Degree delivery
includes lectures, tutorials, seminars and school-based workshops
using alternative modes of delivery.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
The New South Wales Department of Education and Training requires
graduates seeking employment with the Department to have completed
Mathematics and any two units of English, or equivalent subjects,
as part of their HSC or university studies, to gain registration
as a teacher.
Course Requirements
Practical Teaching Experience
The course involves a total of 13 weeks of practical teaching
experience and observation in secondary schools.
Prohibited Persons Legislation
Teacher education students must complete a "Prohibited Employment
Declaration" before undertaking practical teaching experience
as required by the Child Protection (Prohibited Employment) Act
1998.
Course requirements
To teach Mathematics in NSW Government Schools, students need to
have completed a minimum of 12 credit points at
100-level plus 18 credit points at 200-level in Mathematics as
part of their teacher training program.
Course Program
Recommended Structure for Odd Year Intake
| Year 1 - Autumn Session |
| EDUF111 |
Education I |
6 |
| MATH187 |
Mathematics IA Part A |
6 |
| STAT131 |
Understanding Variation & Uncertainty |
6 |
Plus one 6 credit point 100 level Mathematics/Computing
elective subject. |
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| Year 1 - Spring Session |
| EDUT104 |
Introduction to Teaching/Learning |
6 |
| MATH188 |
Mathematics 1A Part B |
6 |
| CSCI114 |
Procedural Programming |
6 |
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| Year 2 - Autumn Session |
| EDUF204 |
Learners with Special Needs |
6 |
| EDIT102 |
Information Technology for Learning |
6 |
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MATH201
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Multi & Vector Calculus
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6 |
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MATH121 |
Discrete Mathematics |
6 |
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| Year 2 - Spring Session |
| EDUT204 |
Professional Mathematics Community I |
6 |
| EDUF212 |
Education II |
6 |
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MATH202
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Differential Equations II
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6 |
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MATH111 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling |
6 |
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| Year 3 - Autumn Session |
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EDUT301
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Research Methods
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6 |
| MATH203 |
Linear Algebra |
6 |
| Plus two 6 credit point 200
level Mathematics/Computing elective subjects. |
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| Year 3 - Spring Session |
| EDUT304 |
Professional Mathematics Community II |
6 |
| EDUL312 |
Understanding the Literacy Needs of Adolescents |
6 |
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MATH204
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Complex & Group Theory
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6 |
| Plus one 6 credit point 200 level Mathematics/Computing
elective subject. |
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| Year 4 - Autumn Session |
| EDUP301 |
Issues in Health and Physical Activity |
6 |
| EDUT405 |
Critical Approaches to Curriculum |
6 |
| Plus two 6 credit point 300
level Computing/Mathematics elective subjects. |
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| Year 4 - Spring Session |
| EDUT404 |
Professional Mathematics Community
III |
12 |
| INFO301 |
Secure and Reliable Digital Communications |
6 |
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Plus one 6 credit point 300 level Computing/Mathematics
elective subject.
Major Study Areas
Mathematics, educational theory and practice.
Professional Recognition
Most states and territories of Australia as well as the
UK, Asia and Canada. |
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