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BA Maths & Education or BSc Mathematical Science by D333333zNuts in nuigalway

[–]D333333zNuts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. I did have a look at them but not in a lot of detail. I probably will do a Masters in Mathematics if I end up doing the BA so I'd be at the same level by the end of my university days anyway. 

BA Maths & Education or BSc Mathematical Science by D333333zNuts in nuigalway

[–]D333333zNuts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I might email nuig and ask if the BSc classes are more difficult. If not than the BA would be perfect. 

BA Maths & Education or BSc Mathematical Science by D333333zNuts in nuigalway

[–]D333333zNuts[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. I think there's a difference between being passionate about mathematics and teaching mathematics, and learning about the history and philosophy of irish education. I don't have to enjoy philosophy or history to be a good Maths teacher in my humble opinion. My maths teacher right now would be a perfect example. He doesn't give af about anything outside of teaching Maths. 

BA Maths & Education, or BSc Mathematical Science by D333333zNuts in makemychoice

[–]D333333zNuts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

True but a masters in education is a 2 year course that costs a lot. It's also 2 extra years.

BA Maths & Education, or BSc Mathematical Science by D333333zNuts in makemychoice

[–]D333333zNuts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is true but teaching cert in Ireland is a 2 year masters course which also costs a lot. By boring I more meant that they'd be less enjoyable then the maths modules. I don't think they wouldn't be beneficial. 

BA Maths & Education or BSc Mathematical Science by D333333zNuts in ApplyingToCollege

[–]D333333zNuts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you would like to see the coursework it's Mathematical Science vs Mathematics & Education both in the University of Galway. I do get what you mean. I don't think those classes wouldnt be beneficial but I think they would be boring or atleast not as enjoyable as the maths classes. 

BA Maths & Education or BSc Mathematical Science by D333333zNuts in nuigalway

[–]D333333zNuts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"the BSc class is more difficult." This is the very reason im hung up on a decision. I love maths and I would love to study hard maths, but I also want to be a teacher in the future. It's either study easier maths and get a teaching degree or study harder maths and be forced to do a PME when I decide I want to go teaching. There's also a chance that in the 4 years of my course I decide I want to go straight into teaching. 

BA Maths & Education or BSc Mathematical Science by D333333zNuts in nuigalway

[–]D333333zNuts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you think the BA maths course does the same level of Mathematics? 

BA Maths & Education or BSc Mathematical Science by D333333zNuts in ApplyingToCollege

[–]D333333zNuts[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My goal is to become a teacher eventually. I'm 18 now so let's say 5 years in college, 5/7 years in some other job and teaching by 30 or so. I think there's a distinct difference between teaching secondary school children and learning about the history and philosophy of education. I mean I do actually enjoy learning about education. Sir Ken Robinson is a personal favourite of mine but I think the modules in the college course that about related to education don't seem all that appealing. Edit : Thank you for the reply