Course Catalogue

Mathematics Ambassador Project MATHS4114P

  • Academic Session: 2026-27
  • School: School of Mathematics and Statistics
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Runs Throughout Semesters 1 and 2
  • Available to Visiting Students: No
  • Collaborative Online International Learning: No
  • Curriculum For Life: No

Short Description

This course provides experience of classroom practice; of the identification, design and delivery of a mathematical activity appropriate to a class of pupils in primary or secondary education; and of undertaking scholarly research in an aspect of mathematics education.

Timetable

None

Requirements of Entry

Students should demonstrate an interest in primary or secondary education. Candidates will be required to apply in writing (and possibly be interviewed) as part of the selection process for admission to the course. Before starting the course, students must successfully complete the Disclosure Scotland process

Excluded Courses

Mathematics Project MATHS4061P

Assessment

20% practical skills assessment (assessed by placement school staff, end of Semester 1)

20% portfolio (logbook, assessed by academic staff, end of Semester 1)

60% report (assessed by academic staff, end of Semester 2)

Course Aims

The Ambassador Project provides:

■ an opportunity to engage with and communicate mathematics to school pupils; 

■ an insight into the teaching of mathematics in primary or secondary education, to aid decision-making about teaching as a career;

■ experience with the design, delivery and evaluation of a mathematical activity appropriate to a class of pupils in primary or secondary education;

■ experience with writing an academic report and engaging with scholarly reading and research.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Course

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ demonstrate knowledge of a part of the mathematical curriculum in primary or secondary education by communicating professionally, respectfully and with confidence to the pupils at the placement school;

■ manage school pupils in primary or secondary education under teacher supervision, engaging with the pupils with respect, intercultural awareness, diplomacy and tact;

■ create, plan and deliver a mathematical activity suitable for the classroom, and evaluate it with the teacher and academic supervisor;

■ write a scholarly report on an aspect of mathematics education, including a section on the preparation, delivery and evaluation of the special activity, an informed assessment of its success against objective criteria, and a reflection upon the choice of mathematical topic, teaching approach and outcomes.

Minimum Requirement for Award of Credits

None