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Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Bendigo

P–10 Mathematics Discipline Study in the BEd

The P–10 Mathematics Discipline Study in the Bachelor of Education (BEd) course at Bendigo that is recommended by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics consists of the four units listed below. It is suitable for students with a good result in VCE Mathematical Methods 3 & 4 or Specialist Mathematics. After completing the Study, a student will possess conceptual and practical skills in mathematics that will ensure they have a very sound foundation on which to teach mathematics in the middle years of schooling.

Students selecting a Mathematics Discipline Study are strongly advised to contact the Coordinator of Mathematics and Statistics at Bendigo, Dr Simon Smith (phone: 54447265, email: s.smith@latrobe.edu.au), beforehand to discuss their program, as the units have prerequisites, and care in selection is very important.

Recommended P–10 Mathematics Discipline Study

For students with a good result in VCE Mathematical Methods 3 & 4 or Specialist Mathematics

Level 1: Calculus A, Calculus B

Level 2: Linear Algebra plus one of Calculus C, Networks and Graphs

Other Mathematics Discipline Studies

A student who is interested in taking a Mathematics Discipline Study in their BEd degree, but who does not wish (or is unable) to take the recommended P–10 Mathematics Pathway, may choose from a variety of units offered by the Department of Mathematics and Statistics (subject to any prerequisite requirements). Examples of suitable units include Calculus A, Discrete Mathematics, Mathematics for IT and Statistical Methods at Level 1, and Forecasting and Networks and Graphs at Level 2.