This BSc Programme in Mathematics with Education Studies allows participants to study a wide range of Mathematics topics, together with some education orientated work.

Mathematics is studied in depth to bring participants’ expertise up to degree-level, while also learning how to teach mathematics to a standard that leads to trained graduate status.

The courses in the programme cover the central ideas and developments of pure and applied mathematics and offers opportunities to engage in field-work in schools. Consequently, it offers an ideal start for anyone wanting to pursue a mathematics teaching career by consolidating and extending ones mathematical skills. Simultaneously, enough experience is gained in schools as the education studies side of the degree involves both the practical side of teaching and the theoretical aspects of the profession.

Mathematics education has long been a government priority. This unique degree course will give the student an understanding of how people learn mathematics, and an insight into different teaching approaches. Designed primarily with teachers – or aspiring teachers – in mind, it will develop ones knowledge and understanding of the teaching of mathematics, and broaden the participants’ ideas about how people learn and use mathematics.

The BSc programme in Mathematics with Education Studies aims to:

• Prepare graduates for careers in, but not limited to-: teaching, financial services, health,  government, business, telecommunication and research;
• Prepare students to undertake further study at the graduate level;
• Familiarise students with educational technology;
• Provide a good grounding in the best practices in the discipline;
• Develop graduates’ understanding of mathematics;
• Develop students’ personal skills and professional qualities;
• Emphasise transferable skills e.g. team work, find solutions to problems, express problems in mathematical language, organise and manage time effectively, communicate mathematical ideas clearly and succinctly, think logically and construct logical arguments, work with abstract concepts, adapt and motivate and much more.

In order to do the BSc Mathematics with Education Studies Degree, candidates must satisfy the requirements for entrance to the Faculty of Science and Technology they must:

Either:

• Satisfy the University requirements for Normal Matriculation.
• Have obtained passes at CSEC Secondary Education General Proficiency level (or equivalent) in Mathematics and two subjects at CAPE (both comprising Units 1 & 2) or at  GCE A-level (or equivalent) one of which must be an approved science subject.

Or:

• Satisfy the University requirements for Lower level Matriculation.
• Have obtained passes at CSEC Secondary Education General Proficiency level with  grades I, II, or since 1998 grade III (or equivalent) in Mathematics and two approved   science subjects.

Initial Teacher Training

Compulsory Mathematics courses plus:

EDTL1020: Introduction to Teaching and Learning

EDPS1003: Psychological Issues in the Classroom    

EDTL1021: Planning for Teaching

MATH2401: Elements of Mathematical Analysis