Master's Programme in Mathematics Education, 5 (years)

Study programme code MASTMAT5

ECTS credits 300

Admission requirements The programme requires applicants to have completed three years of mathematical studies at the upper secondary level.

General description and profile of the programme The programme fits those students who wants a strong professional competence in mathematics and in mathematics education. Questions related to the teaching and the learning of mathematics at all school levels is treated in the programme. The history of mathematics, and its development, are also an important part of the programme.

Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning (formal, non-formal and informal) Arrangements for the recognition of prior learning are described in the information on the institution under "General arrangements for the recognition of prior learning (formal, informal and non-formal)".

Examination regulations and grading For a description of the examination regulations, see the Examination Regulations of the University of Agder.

For information about the Norwegian grading system, see ECTS credits and grades. Specific information on grading for each course is found in the individual course descriptions.

Graduation requirements The Examination Regulations of the University of Agder regulate the graduation requirements for each programme of study.

Learning outcomes After finishing this programme the student should: have a solid theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics and mathematics education and be able to apply these in practice have breadth and depth of knowledge to be able to develop their own ideas and implement a research based analysis of problems in mathematics education consistently evaluate own learning and identify learning needs communicate ideas, problems and solutions to both specialists and non-specialists have knowledge and competence to teach a second school subject have developed a coherent and rational set of personal values relating the social, scientific and ethical questions that arise in education.

Teaching methods Instruction is comprised of lectures, seminars, group work and tutorials. The first year of the programme contains a short observational school practice. The second year comprises a second school subject (60 credits). School practice is an integral part of the third year. Research assignments comprise the most important element of coursework during the fourth and fifth years, most of which are completed in English. In some courses students work on essays and more broadbased projects. The students work individually on the master's thesis under the supervision of a tutor. Most lectures and professional seminars have compulsory attendance. Please see separate course descriptions.

Assessment methods Assessment is based upon final written and oral examinations, and project report. There will be final examinations in all courses. Please see separate course descriptions for more information.

Student exchange In the second year of the programme there are possblities for studying abroad.

Requirements for continuing in the study programme Before the students can start in third year they have to pass all exams in first and second year.

Occupational profiles of graduates and access to further studies The Master programme in Mathematics Education provides students with the academic foundation necessary for teaching mathematics at all school levels, from the primary up to and including the upper secondary level. It also qualifies graduates for teaching mathematics at colleges and universities.

Qualification awarded Master in Mathematics Education.

Other information Before the student starts to work on the masterthesis, a contract is made with respect to gudiance and accomplishment.

Contact person ECTS department co-ordinator Associate Professor Said Hadjerrouit Faculty of Engineering and Sciences Gimlemoen, serviceboks 422 4604 Kristiansand Phone: +47 38 14 17 03 Fax: +47 38 14 10 71 E-mail address: said.hadjerrouit@uia.no