The MA in Mathematics Education is a flexible course designed to provide a theoretical basis for the learning and teaching of mathematics and to enable course members to develop techniques of research and critical evaluation in order to improve practice. Those with experience of teaching, those in the educational advisory service or those in an allied field will find it provides an excellent opportunity to research an issue within their own working situation.

Course content

The course is modular. The choice of modules for a particular term is agreed between students and tutors and over the course, it is possible for students to construct their own study routes.

Modules currently available are:

• Mathematics – a human activity (compulsory early module)
• Enquiries into mathematics education
• Mathematics curricula, learning and assessment
• Management of the mathematics curriculum
• Studies in the mathematical classroom
• Geometry in a contemporary setting
• Mathematics in context
• Contemporary issues in mathematics education
• Independent studies
• Information technology and the mathematics curriculum
• Research seminars

The Diploma or MA must include Research Seminars and may include up to two modules from those available to general MA students.

Assessment

To gain an MA in Mathematics Education, students need to complete six modules from those offered and a dissertation of 18,000 words. Each module is assessed by a 4,000-word assignment.

To gain a Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education, students need to complete six modules. Each module is assessed by a 4,000-word assignment.

To gain a Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics Education, students need to complete three modules. Each module is assessed by a 4,000-word assignment.

Attendance

There are a variety of modes of attendance for this course, which include:

• Saturday sessions held at the Bognor Regis Campus with interim online twilight sessions.
• Weekday sessions held at a variety of venues which currently include Wickford, Essex, London Borough of Bromley, Eastleigh, Hampshire and Bognor Regis Campus.
• Bespoke modules for individual schools and groups of schools.

For full details of dates and times please contact the programme administrator Helena Dupee.

Admission Requirements

Candidates should normally have a good honours degree in Mathematics or equivalent, teaching experience and a command of written English equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

Non-standard entry via a procedure of accredited prior learning or experience may be granted to applicants with appropriate, but non-standard qualifications

To apply please fill in an application form (see below) after carefully reading the notes for guidance.

Home/EU Application Form
Notes for Applicants

For Further Information

For an informal discussion about the content of the course, please contact:

Alison Clark-Wilson

Telephone +44 (0)1243 812078
email : a.clarkwilson@chi.ac.uk

or

Helena Dupee
The Mathematics Centre Administrator
Tel No: +44 (0) 1243 812078

Email: h.dupee@chi.ac.uk

Admissions Office

Tel No: +44 (0)1243 816002

Email: admissions@chi.ac.uk

Staff Team

Alison Clark-Wilson, BSc(Hons), PGCE, MA Mathematics Education, FIMA, CMathTeach
Head of Research, Development and Consultancy, The Mathematics Centre

Research/Publications: Secondary teachers’ professional development concerning the use of technology in classrooms. She has published on use of interactive technology in the teaching of mathematics and related professional development issues.

Carol Knights, BSc(Hons), PGCE, MA Mathematics Education
Principal Lecturer in Mathematics Education

Research/Publications How teachers’ beliefs influence their use of ICT in mathematics classrooms. Has published on technology use in secondary mathematics education.

Anne Harvey, BEd, MA Mathematics Education
Principal Lecturer in Mathematics Education

Research/Publications: Primary teachers’ professional development concerning mathematics teaching.

Visiting lecturers

Professor Afzal Ahmed, Cert Ed, Adv Dip Ed, MA, FIMA, C Maths
Emeritus Professor of Mathematics Education

Research/Publications: Has directed several national and international projects concerned with raising mathematical achievement of pupils and students across the age range. Has published resources for teacher development across many aspects of mathematics education.

Professor Adrian Oldknow
Emeritus Professor of Mathematics and Computing Education

Research/Publications: Known internationally for his contribution to the use of technology in teaching and learning of mathematics as well as the teaching of geometry. Has published extensively in this field.