Mathematics Education (2022)

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• Prescriptions for the PGDip(MathsEd)
• Prescriptions for the MEd
• 100 Level
• 500 Level

• Prescriptions for the PGDip(MathsEd)

  To complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education, students must take 120 points at 500 level, including MTHED501, MTHED502, MTHED503 and a further 30 points from any other Postgraduate Diploma subject.

• Prescriptions for the MEd

  To complete the Master of Education in Mathematics Education, students must complete 180 points at 500 level including at least 60 points from 500 level papers in the Mathematics Education subject; and one of EDUCA500, EDUCA557, or MAOED500; and one of a Directed Study equivalent to 30 points, a Dissertation equivalent to 60 points, or a Thesis equivalent to 90 or 120 points.

  Students will normally be expected to focus their independent research on a topic related to Mathematics Education.

  Optional papers will be selected from the papers listed in the MEd subjects, the MEdLeadership, or 30 points may be selected from outside the field of the degree.

• 100 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  MTHED100	Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics	15.0	22A (Hamilton) & 22A (Online)
  This paper provides an introduction to key conceptual understandings in mathematics and connects mathematics with everyday life.

• 500 Level

  Code	Paper Title	Points	Occurrence / Location
  EDUCA500	Culturally Responsive Methodologies incorporating kaupapa Māori and Critical Theories	30.0	22X (Block - Tauranga)
  Culturally Responsive Methodologies utilise kaupapa Maori and critical theoretical frameworks to develop contexts within which the researched community can define the terms for engaging, relating and co-creating new knowledge.
  EDUCA557	Becoming a researcher: theory, ethics and methods	30.0	22A (Online), 22B (Online) & 22H (Block)
  This paper introduces students to the major educational research paradigms, methodologies appropriate to collecting data in schools (including interviews, observations, surveys, case studies), action research, literature reviews, critiquing research, and report writing. It includes consideration of ethical issues in research.
  EDUCA590	Directed Study	30.0	22I (Hamilton), 22I (Online) & 22X (Hamilton)
  Students have the opportunity to pursue a topic of their own interest under the guidance of academic staff.
  EDUCA592	Dissertation	60.0	22I (Online), 22J (Online), 22X (Hamilton), 22X (Online) & 22X (Tauranga)
  A report on the findings of a theoretical or empirical investigation.
  EDUCA593	Education Thesis	90.0	22I (Online), 22X (Hamilton), 22X (Online) & 22X (Tauranga)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
  EDUCA594	Education Thesis	120.0	22X (Hamilton), 22X (Online) & 22X (Tauranga)
  An externally examined piece of written work that reports on the findings of supervised research.
  MAOED500	Rangahau Kaupapa Māori - Kaupapa Māori Research	30.0	22X (Hamilton)
  This paper seeks to explore Kaupapa Maori research theory and methodologies, developing more informed and culturally located and responsive research practice, with a particular focus on researching in Maori educational contexts.
  MTHED501	Issues in Mathematics and Statistics Education	30.0	No occurrences
  This paper is designed to enable teachers to develop their mathematics teaching with learners of all ages. Teachers will be encouraged to engage critically with theory and research in mathematics education, focusing on issues such as communication, assessment, and catering for diverse learners.
  MTHED502	Mathematics Education: Enhancing Thinking and Practice	30.0	22A (Online)
  This paper looks at how students' thinking becomes increasingly sophisticated as their mathematical understanding grows. A particular focus of the paper is the ways that learning in mathematics can be enhanced, including using formative assessment and digital technologies effectively.