Mathematics and its Learning

About this course

Mathematics and its learning is a degree that addresses two things simultaneously: the substance of mathematics itself and the process by which it is taught and understood. It is particularly suited to people who are interested in both mathematical ideas and in education, whether they are current or aspiring teachers, educational researchers, or people who want to understand how mathematical thinking develops in learners of different ages and backgrounds. The combination reflects a genuine intellectual question, since understanding mathematics well and understanding how others come to understand it are related but distinct challenges. At the Open University this programme is studied part-time and entirely through distance learning, making it accessible to people who need the flexibility to study alongside work, family or other commitments. You will develop your mathematical knowledge ac

Where its graduates go

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• 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 90% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 4 / 100Skilled trades occupations · 5% of graduatescards →

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