Top marks for maths and stats
La Trobe University mathematics and statistics students consistently rate the teaching they receive at the University among the best in the country, according a national survey.
The results have been generated over the last three years by responses in the national Course Experience Questionnaires administered by the Graduate Careers Council Australia.
La Trobe mathematics and statistics degrees ranked in the top three Australia wide, for ‘good teaching’ and ‘overall satisfaction’, including an unrivalled three first or equal-first places. La Trobe missed the top placing only once among universities in Victoria.
Head of Mathematics and Statistics, Dr Geoff Prince says aside from great teaching staff, the strength of the curriculum is that ‘the focus is on doing rather than listening.’
‘Our students have huge demands on their time, and they appreciate more tutorial classes and fewer lectures with tailor-made subject texts that save them money,’ says Dr Prince.
Third year mathematics student Christine Darby agrees. She has always been interested in mathematics, but has been inspired by her teachers.
‘The enthusiasm shown by all the lecturers and tutors for maths is contagious,’ she says. ‘Their passion for maths is evident and this translates into a great environment for learning.’