Advanced Mathematics Major Teaching Area

Mathematics is about so much more than numbers and equations. It's about a systematic way of thinking and knowing the world around us. With the exponential growth of the use of technology in many parts of contemporary life, the need for advanced levels of numeracy and mathematics has also grown in tandem. Mathematics teachers play a crucial role in preparing a new generation of young adults ready to take on the world.

This major will qualify you to teach maths to secondary students, including ATAR students in Years 11 and 12.

You'll learn specialised skills to help you work in a range of teaching environments and will take your learning beyond lectures by experiencing practical placements.

You'll learn to manage a class of students, including dealing with possible challenging behaviour, parent teacher interviews and other situations through our SimLabTM technology - a virtual classroom using actors and avatars.

3 reasons to study Education at Murdoch

1. Learn how to be a confident, creative and flexible mathematics teacher as you get mentored by our experienced teaching professionals.
2. Get essential experience in a range of practical placements which could include metropolitan, rural, remote, international, multicultural, hospital, private and state school environments.
3. Build an online portfolio as part of your degree to share your experience with future employers.

What you'll learn

During your course, you'll build the knowledge and skills you need to meet your career and study goals. Some of the things you'll learn include:

• Discover how to become the kind of teacher who can really make a difference, with a strong grounding in learning, teaching and advanced mathematics curriculum
• Learn classroom management skills, including how to deal with challenging behaviour and make learning fun
• Learn how to apply your theoretical learning in a range of practical settings
• Explore ways to encourage your students to think creatively
• Get inspired to stay curious about the world and commit to lifelong learning throughout your teaching career

Your future career

This course gives you the qualification you need to teach secondary students, including teaching advanced mathematics to Year 11 and 12 ATAR students.

For more details about this course, please view our admission information: Murdoch Admission Information - Education

Your Document Checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have some or all of the following documentation ready for a quick application.

• Completed official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion
• ATAR results
• STAT Test results
• A completed Minor Teaching Area Form

Your Document Checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have some or all of the following documentation ready for a quick application.

• Complete or incomplete official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion - both original and English translated versions
• English Language Proficiency Document (if available)
• A completed Minor Teaching Area Form