Master's Programme in Mathematics Education

Study programme code MASTMAT

ECTS credits 120

Admission requirements The Master programme is based on the four-year Teacher Training programme or a Bachelor programme in Mathematics combined with the Post-Graduate Programme in Education. Admission requirements state that students must have a mark of C or better before entering the programmme.

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

On successful completion of the programme, the student should be able to

• apply theoretical and practical knowledge in mathematics and mathematics education in practice
• 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
• develop 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.
Research assignments comprise a significant portion of the coursework, most of which are to be completed in English. In some courses the students work with essays and more broadbased projects. Students work individually on the master's thesis under the supervision of a tutor. Students with teacher training background write a 30 credit master's thesis, while the other students write a 60 credit masterthesis.
The Master Programme in Mathematics Education requires students to stay at the University throughout the course of the programme. Most lectures and professional seminars require 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 Possibilites for studying abroad are given.

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. More information see:
http://www.uia.no/en/portals/about_the_university/engineering_and_science/-_mathematical_sciences/mastmat
The subjects for those with a bachelor bakground kan be offered in english.

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