This minor covers basic concepts and techniques of algebra and functions, trigonometry, problem-solving and analysis, statistics such as organising numerical data estimation and hypothesis testing, and mathematical modelling using differential and integral calculus and analytic geometry. Students will be able to plan and support a variety of mathematics lessons, assessments and activities.
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All applicants are required to have passed either WACE General Mathematics 2C/2D or 3A/3B to do this minor. It is desirable that all applicants have a satisfactory result in WACE 3C/3D.
On Campus at South West (Bunbury), Joondalup
Students are required to complete 4 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.
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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MAT1108 | Foundations of Mathematics | 15 |
MAT1114 | Introductory Statistics | 15 |
MAT1252 | Mathematics for Computing | 15 |
MAT1137 | Introductory Applied Mathematics | 15 |
Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
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MSE3101 | Teaching Lower Secondary Mathematics | 15 |
MSE3102 | Planning and Assessment in Secondary Mathematics | 15 |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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