Mathematics Teaching Specialisation (Birth - 5/Birth -12), Minor (0157)
- Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0157
Previous Code: SM1149.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
Students enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Birth-5/Birth-12) will complete two subjects in Year 3 from the Mathematics teaching subjects sets in order to complete a minor in Mathematics and meet the BA component of a NESA teaching specialisation in Mathematics. Students enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts (Pathway to Teaching Early Childhood/Primary) may use their flexible subjects to study four specialised subjects in Mathematics. These 4 subjects together with completion of subjects in the Master of Teaching (Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years), enable students to graduate from the Master of Teaching (Birth-5 Years/Birth-12 Years) with a NESA Primary Teaching Specialisation in Mathematics.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Bankstown City Campus | Internal | Karin Louise |
| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Internal | Karin Louise |
| Penrith Campus | Internal | Karin Louise |
Minor Structure
Students must complete 40 credit points from the subjects listed as follows
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following two subjects: | ||
| TEAC 2029 | Fundamentals for Working Mathematically | 10 |
| TEAC 1024 | Mathematical Patterns and Relationships | 10 |
| Select two of the following: | 20 | |
| Analysis of Change | ||
| Discrete Mathematics | ||
| Linear Algebra | ||
| Quantitative Thinking | ||
| Statistics for Business | ||
| Total Credit Points | 40 | |