Mathematics
Master of Teaching (Primary)PathwayYear: 2019
Overview
This specialised pathway builds the capacity of Teacher Candidates, studying to become Mathematics and Numeracy experts, to continue to develop their own mathematical knowledge, skills and understanding so that they can improve student mathematics and numeracy outcomes.
Last updated: 18 December 2020
Structure
Subject Options
The Mathematics Specialised Pathway requires a minimum of 50 points of study with a Mathematics focus, as outlined below. Teacher Candidates follow either the Coursework or Research Option.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90778 | Primary Mathematics Education 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
The two Mathematics extension subjects below replace EDUC90773 and EDUC90776.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90834 | Primary Mathematics Education2 Extension | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90835 | Primary Mathematics Education3 Extension | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
6.25 |
Coursework Option
A Mathematics focus must be taken in the two capstone subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90833 | Researching Education Practice (Primary) | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90769 | Education Research Project (Prim) | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Electives
Teacher Candidates may choose between taking the Mathematics‐focused elective EDUC90861, a Place Based Elective (with or without a Mathematics focus), or one of the Alternative Electives. Refer to the full elective list for subjects.
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90861 | Leading Mathematics Across the School | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Research Option
A Mathematics focus must be taken in the two research‐focused subjects:
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90558 | Education Research Design |
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
July (On Campus - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
Last updated: 18 December 2020