Mathematics education is the practice of teaching and learning mathematics, along with the associated scholarly research.
About Programme:
The goal of the programme is to prepare mathematics educators competent in both subject matter knowledge and classroom instruction at college of education level through graduate level coursework in mathematics and mathematics education; technological methodologies applicable to mathematics teaching and learning; pedagogical content knowledge and issues needed effective mathematics teaching and learning.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants to the M.Ed (Mathematics Education) degree should either be:
(a) holders of B.Ed [Mathematics Education] or B.Ed [Mathematics] with preferably second class lower division or higher from a recognised university.
(b) holders of BSc (Hons) in relevant mathematics, statistics or mathematics and statistics, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE)/Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Career Opportunities:
Being a mathematics teacher also opens bigger avenues in private home teaching for pupils whose parents can afford it.
The training the programme offers makes it possible for learners to easily veer into accounting, costing, and banking careers, apart from the career opportunities available in the pharmaceutical and mechanized industry operations for mathematicians.