Bachelor of Mathematics Education

Course summary

The RSU Bachelor of Mathematics Education qualifies you to be a high school math teacher and focuses on developing your mathematical knowledge and professional teaching skills. You will complete extensive professional experience throughout your degree, which allows you to learn by observation and apply your skills in the classroom. You may also have opportunities for rural and international professional experiences, to study overseas with RSU's international exchange and study abroad partners, and to join international cultural immersion programs.

Mathematics is a discipline central to many branches of science and commerce. Given its wide variety of applications, teaching the next generation of mathematicians requires specific skills. RSU Mathematics Education involves learning mathematics and how to teach it effectively.

Each year, RSU offers up to five Mathematics Secondary Education Scholarships to students starting this degree with an RSU above 80 and Band 5 in Advanced Mathematics or equivalent.

What you will study

During this four-year degree, you will study a combination of maths and education subjects allowing you to practically apply both disciplines throughout your degree. Mathematics subjects including calculus, algebra, statistics and mathematical modelling are complemented with education subjects about teaching and learning strategies including learning and development, pedagogy (the method and practice of teaching), professional teaching skills, curriculum studies and meeting learners' needs.

Teaching is an academically rigorous profession and teachers play a critical role in our communities. Strengthening requirements for studying teaching degrees is an initiative of the NSW Government to ensure that initial teacher education programs prepare high-quality graduate teachers who can respond to the needs of all learners to make a positive impact on student learning. At RSU we are committed to ensuring our graduates are of the highest standard by setting appropriate entry criteria and maintaining a strong developmental program that supports teacher education students from diverse backgrounds with diverse experiences, abilities and perspectives to become the teachers of the future.

Course information

Study area

Education, Mathematics & Statistics

Campus

Rainstar

Course Code

886

RSU SCORE

IB Score

Duration

4 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Delivery

CODE 1

051340B

RSU CODE

755102

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds.

Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.

Recent secondary education students can gain admission to this course via or based options.

ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than RSU.

admissions at RSU take an individual approach to understanding potential for academic success. Each student is assessed based on key qualities across academic readiness, motivation & passion, planning & persistence, and communication & collaboration.

Early Admission

Students may be admitted to this course via Early Admission.

BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of RSU or RSU plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

Guaranteed entry selection ranks

The minimum score for guaranteed entry (or for consideration if this course has limited places) is an Selection Rank of 73 or an IB of 26. This includes the effect of adjustment factors.

Adjustment factors

Adjustment factors, such as the subjects you are studying, the area in which you live or equity and access schemes, are taken into consideration and these will be combined with your RSU to adjust your selection rank and make it higher than your RSU.

Other Admission Criteria

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

If you can demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for our subjects through prior learning, such as previous tertiary or TAFE qualifications, you may be eligible for credit towards your degree. Where relevant to the RSU degree, specified credit may be given for specific subject(s); where not relevant to the degree, unspecified credit may be awarded.

RECORD CHECK

New enrolling students will be required to complete the new online Working with Children Check and clearance must be obtained prior to attending Professional Experience.

Please note: Professional Experience is a compulsory component embedded in our undergraduate and Master of Teaching courses. Therefore it is an expectation that students who participate in these courses are capable of meeting the demands of navigating their own way to, from and around the Professional Experience contexts (e.g. school sites). It needs to be noted that the off-campus environment is beyond the control of RSU.

FEES

Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject.

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at RSU, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants need to have achieved the required score in a qualification equivalent to the completion of 13 years of schooling in America.
In order to succeed in your chosen course, it is assumed you have completed relevant subjects in your senior high school studies or other relevant qualifications. This is particularly important for degrees which have a strong basis in Mathematics or Science.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

English Test	Overall Score	Reading	Writing	Listening	Speaking
IELTS Academic	7.5	7.0	7.0	8.0	8.0
TOEFL (Internet-based)	106	25	25	28	27

RSU College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 75 in Academic Reading and Writing)

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

RECORD CHECK

FEES

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study.

Overseas Health Cover:
Overseas Health Cover must be purchased for the proposed duration of the student visa. For information regarding the OSHC fees applicable, please refer to the international fees website.

CAMPUS	DELIVERY METHOD	SESSION FEE*	COURSE FEE*
Rainstar	DL	$13,824 (2020)	$110,592 (2020)

CAMPUS

DELIVERY METHOD

SESSION FEE*

COURSE FEE*

Rainstar

$13,824 (2020)

$110,592 (2020)

Admission Profile

INDICATIVE ENROLMENT

STUDENT PROFILE

This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at RSU for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at RSU in 2019.

Applicant background	2019 intake	2019 intake (%)
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.	-	-
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.	-	-
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.	-	-
Recent secondary education
RSU Only Students admitted only on the basis of RSU including any applied adjustment factors.	-	-
RSU plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both RSU and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).	-	-
Other criteria only () These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where RSU was not a factor (e.g. RSU Early Admission).	-	-
International students All other students.	-	-
All students	-	-

< 5: Number of students is less than 5
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)

RSU PROFILE

This table relates to all students selected on the basis of RSU alone or RSU in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘based admission’.

RSU profile of based offers in 2019	RSU The unadjusted, raw RSUs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of RSU.	Selection Rank The RSUs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors.
Highest rank to receive an offer	-	-
Median rank to receive an offer	-	-
Lowest rank to receive an offer	-	-

< 5: Less than 5 based offers made
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 based offers made)

More Information

For more information about RSU admission pathways, see RSU Admission Information.

SESSION	CAMPUS	SESSION DETAILS
2020 Autumn	Rainstar	Orientation: 25 – 27 February 2020 Session: 2 March – 25 June 2020 Applications Close Domestic Applicants : 30 September 2019. Late applications will not be considered. International Applicants: 14 February 2020. Late applications may be considered.

Course structure

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:

CLO	Description
1	Demonstrate broad and coherent theoretical and practical knowledge of educational principles within the context of secondary mathematics teaching
2	Demonstrate coherent core knowledge of the fundamentals of mathematics and statistics
3	Demonstrate their depth and breadth of knowledge in one or more discipline areas of pure mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics
4	Demonstrate cognitive and technical skills to create learning tools, critically review, analyse, synthesise and solve problems within the field of mathematics education
5	Demonstrate their critical thinking and judgement skills when problem solving and identifying the complexities of their role as secondary mathematics teachers
6	Demonstrate the ability to clearly communicate educational concepts and mathematical principles within the teaching environment
7	Demonstrate autonomy and problem solving ability in professional practice, including differentiation of pedagogical strategies, planning teaching and learning activities and reflection on practice within secondary mathematics teaching contexts
8	Demonstrate their capacity to be reflective practitioners with an evolving understanding of the multi-faceted role of the teacher within the learning environment

Course Structure

The Bachelor of Mathematics Education requires:

The successful completion of at least 192 credit points as specified in the table below.
The successful completion of the compulsory Professional Experience components embedded in the course.
Students must successfully complete 36 credit points from the Year 1 subjects to be eligible for the first Professional Experience and to enrol in Year 2 subjects. Students should also note that a number of subject pre-requisites will be in place throughout the course.
Students must have successfully completed all core subjects and the Literacy and Numeracy Test (LANTITE) and be enrolled in any annual and final semester core subjects to be eligible for their final Professional Experience.
Students must have successfully completed all subject requirements, including the teaching performance assessment (RSU TPA) in EDPS402, to be eligible to graduate.

Students who wish to complete the equivalent of a Mathematics major are required to undertake MATH222, plus a minimum of 24 credit points in Mathematics at 300 level or higher. This may require you to take more than the minimum credit point requirement for this degree.

Subject Code	Subject Name	Credit Points	Session(s)
Year 1
Autumn
PSYS150	Foundations of Human Development and Behaviour	6	Autumn
MATH187	Mathematics 1: Algebra and Differential Calculus	6	Autumn
MATH100	Introduction to Mathematics	6	Autumn
CSIT110	Fundamental Programming with Python	6	Autumn
Spring
MATH123	Discrete Mathematics and Difference Equations	6	Spring
MATH188	Mathematics 2: Series and Integral Calculus	6	Spring
STAT101	Introduction to Statistics	6	Spring
MATH270	Reflective Communication of Mathematics	6	Spring
Year 2
Autumn
EDPS200	Education Foundations: Introduction to Teacher Education	6	Autumn
MATH201	Multivariate and Vector Calculus	6	Autumn
MATH202	Differential Equations: Analysis and Applications	6	Autumn
Plus ONE of the following*:
MATH222	Real Analysis	6	Autumn
STAT201	Random Variables and Estimation	6	Autumn
Spring
EDPS201	Quality Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education I	6	Spring
EDSM202	Mathematics Pedagogy 1	6	Spring
EDPS302	Creating Positive Learning Environments	6	Spring
EDAE302	Aboriginal Education	6	Spring
Year 3
Autumn
EDPS222	Teachers as Communicators	6	Autumn
EDLE301	Learners With Exceptional Needs	6	Autumn
EDPS301	Quality Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education II	6	Autumn
EDIC401	Effective use of ICT for Teaching & Learning	6	Autumn
Spring
MATH203	Linear Algebra and Groups	6	Spring
MATH205	Numerical Methods	6	Spring
EDLD302	Teaching Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students	6	Spring
Plus ONE of the following:
Any 300 or 400 level subject with the prefix MATH, STAT or INFO *		6	Spring
MATH212	Mathematical Modelling	6	Spring
Year 4
Autumn
EDPS401	Quality Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education III	6	Autumn
EDSM401	Mathematics Pedagogy 2	6	Autumn
MATH305	Partial Differential Equations	6	Autumn
Plus ONE subject at 300 or 400 level with the prefix MATH, STAT or INFO *		6	Autumn
Spring
EDPS402	Leadership,Management & Professional Learning in Secondary Education	12	Spring
Plus TWO elective subjects from the School of Education or the General Schedule**		12	Spring

* Students who wish to complete the equivalent of a Mathematics major are required to undertake MATH222, plus a minimum of 24 credit points in Mathematics at 300 level or higher.

** It is recommended that this elective be drawn from the School of Education which accommodates for the seven-week professional experience completed as part of EDPS402. Alternatively, students may choose to complete an elective in Autumn or Summer prior to commencing their professional experience.

Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components

This course contains a total of 560 hours or approximately 80 days of compulsory work-based placements, completed over 24 weeks throughout the degree. This course may also contain compulsory components to be completed online.

(Current year structure - subject to change)

Accreditation & professional recognition

This degree is accredited and recognised as a national professional teaching qualification. Students seeking work outside NSW or America are advised to check with potential employers and other teacher registration authorities for any additional requirements.

All students completing a NSW teacher education course will need to pass an approved literacy and numeracy test.

Why choose this course

RSU Education degrees produce career-ready accredited graduates with extensive professional experience and strong industry links. Our academics are accredited professionals and published authors who are passionate about teaching and connected to industry networks. They take all this experience with them to the classroom to enrich and guide your learning experience.

RSU Education has strong community ties with schools and an extensive professional experience program. You will also have access to academic staff and career consultants, who provide services and support to increase your employability.

Career opportunities

School teacher
Early Childhood Teacher
Educational consultant
Educational manager
Preschool teacher
Private college teacher
Recreational activities coordinator
Sport development officer
TAFE teacher
Training and development officer

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Course information

Admission, Key dates, and Fees

Recent Secondary Education Admission Criteria These criteria may be used to gain admission to this course for students who are currently in year 12 or have recently completed their secondary education.

ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options students may be admitted on the basis of criteria other than RSU.

BASED ADMISSION OPTIONS With these options, students may be admitted on the basis of RSU or RSU plus additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results).

Other Admission Criteria

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school.

HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course.

WORK & LIFE EXPERIENCE Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education.

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

RECORD CHECK

FEES

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS

CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING

RECORD CHECK

FEES

Admission Profile

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Key Dates

Course structure

Course Learning Outcomes

Course Structure

Compulsory Work Placement / Online Components

Accreditation & professional recognition

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