ObjectivesThe four units in this course provide a mathematical mirror at tertiary level. The course will prepare teachers to teach year 11 and 12 mathematics in NSW secondary schools.
Entry requirementsPrerequisites 1. Four year degree in Education; or 2. a degree in an area other than Education and a Graduate Diploma in education or equivalent; and 3. at least one year's experience teaching mathematics at secondary level.
Academic titleGraduate Certificate in Mathematics
Course descriptionThe course aims to:
1. develop in students an understanding and appreciation of the ways of thinking, modes of enquiry and language of the discipline of mathematics;
2. develop theoretical insights and practical competencies in fundamental areas of mathematics;
3. prepare graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to teach year 11 and 12 Mathematics and Extension 1 effectively;
4. prepare graduates who are confident and enthusiastic about the teaching of the discipline of mathematics.
Graduate Certificate in Mathematics
GradCertMath
40 cp
Minimum duration: 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time.
Course available at: Nationally, online (http://www.acu.edu.au/elearning/)
EFTSL value of units: All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
1 Requirements for Completion of the Graduate Certificate
To qualify for the Graduate Certificate, a student must complete 40 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
1. 30 cp from Core Units; and
2. 10 cp from Electives.
Schedule of Unit Offerings
Prerequisite (Pre), co-requisite (Co) and incompatible (Inc) units are indicated in parentheses where applicable.
Core Units
Unit Code Credit Points Unit Name
MATH512 10 Calculus 1
MATH514 10 Calculus 2
and
MATH515 10 Geometry (Inc: MATH516 Abstract Algebra)
or
MATH5161 10 Abstract Algebra (Inc: MATH515 Geometry)
Electives
Unit Code Credit Points Unit Name
MATH513 10 Discrete Mathematics
STAT500 10 Statistics and Probability
1Compulsory unit for New South Wales students (NSW Institute of Teachers requirement).