Unit Set Information

Mathematics Education Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code SPAAQU

This specialisation is designed for students wishing to become effective secondary mathematics teachers from Years 7 to 12. It covers school curricula, teaching strategies and the development and assessment of teaching programs. Students will be able to plan a variety of mathematics lessons, assessments and activities, with a pedagogical focus on developing an appreciation of mathematics as a useful and creatively interesting area of study.

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Special Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to complete a major in pure or applied mathematics (three years of degree level study comprising at least 6 units with no more than two at first-year level and no fewer than two units at third-year level) (must include algebra and calculus). One unit only of statistics may be counted provided it is studied as a stand-alone unit. Alternatively applicants can complete at least two years (4 units) of degree level study in pure or applied mathematics with at least two units at level 2 or above in the previously mentioned areas, if they intend to undertake this specialisation as their minor area of study.

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at South West (Bunbury), Joondalup

Unit Set Coordinator

Mrs Carli SANBROOK

Related Careers

Teachers, Maths Teacher, Mathematics Teacher

Employment Opportunities

This specialisation is for students wishing to become secondary mathematics teachers.

Specialisation Structure

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MSE6711Mathematics Education Foundations10
MSE6712Secondary Mathematics Education10

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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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