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Mathematics
Master of Teaching (Primary)PathwayYear: 2024
Overview
The Mathematics 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 outcomes.
Last updated: 16 April 2024
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.
From 2022, Maths Teacher Candidates who have not yet completed EDUC90778 Primary Mathematics Education 1 will instead take EDUC91080 Mathematics Education: Primary 1.
From 2022, Maths Teacher Candidates who have not yet completed the extension subject EDUC90834 Primary Mathematics Education 2 will take EDUC90773 Primary Mathematics Education 2.
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC91080 | Mathematics Education: Primary 1 | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90773 | Primary Mathematics Education 2 | Not available in 2024 | 6.25 |
EDUC90835 | Primary Mathematics Education3 Extension | Not available in 2024 | 6.25 |
Coursework Option
A Mathematics focus must be taken in the capstone subject:
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC91009 | Professional Learning Capstone (Prim) |
January (Online)
January (Online)
|
25 |
Electives
Teacher Candidates complete one of the Alternative Electives. Refer to the Pre-2022 Students page for the Alternative Elective subject list.
Research Option
A Mathematics focus must be taken in the two research‐focused subjects (from 2023, Teacher Candidates who have not yet successfully completed EDUC90558 Education Research Design will instead take EDUC91197 Research Project in Education):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC91197 | Research Project in Education |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Year Long (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
Last updated: 16 April 2024