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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
111172  Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education 
ORIGINATOR
Sol Plaatje University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Postgraduate Diploma  Field 05 - Education, Training and Development  Higher Education and Training 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 08  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2019-08-16  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education is to strengthen and deepen the learner's knowledge in Mathematics Education and to enable the learner as a working professional to engage in advanced reflection and development by means of a systematic survey of current and thinking and practice in Mathematics Education. A high level of theoretical and independent engagement will form the conceptual framework for this qualification.

Rationale:
The qualification consolidates and deepens the learner's knowledge of Mathematics Education and to bridge theory and practice. With this Postgraduate Diploma and additional research-based modules, students will be able to enrol for a Master's Degree in Mathematics Education. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

Entry Requirements.
The minimum entry requirement is:
  • Bachelor of Education, Level 7.
    Or
  • A relevant Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics, Level 7, together with a Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Level 7.
    Or
  • Advanced Diploma in Education in Mathematics Education, Level 7. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    N 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    The qualification consists of compulsory modules at level 8 totalling 120 Credits:

    Compulsory Modules:
  • Mathematics Teaching Knowledge and Mathematics Pedagogy, 30 Credits.
  • Technology and Mathematics Teaching, 30 Credits.
  • Human Culture and Mathematics, 30 Credits.
  • Evidence based Mathematics Teaching Project, 30 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Engage in advanced reflection and development by means of a systematic survey of current earlier thinking and practice in Mathematics Education.
    2. Conduct theoretical and independent research in Mathematics Education. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Critically analyse and apply newly acquired knowledge of Mathematics within given contexts.
  • Apply different methods and techniques to their practice in Mathematics.
  • Integrate appropriate technology with mathematics pedagogy.

    Associated Assessment Criteria 2 for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Engage in the research activity through the selection of suitable topics in the field of Mathematics Education.
  • Conduct research in a coherent and focused manner and critically evaluate their own work.
  • Report research findings to a range of audiences.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Assignments, tests, examinations, project based learning portfolio of evidence and research essay to improve practice will be used to determine learners' applied competence and successful completion of learning in the qualification. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The qualification was compared with the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics Education offered at the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka offers a Post Graduate Diploma in Mathematics Education.

    At the University of Colombo (UC) the qualification is designed to meet the requirements of secondary mathematics teachers and others who want to obtain a qualification in Mathematics Education and contains substantial mathematics content beyond the undergraduate level that will promote the learning of mathematics and teaching of mathematics. The qualification has less face-to-face classes so as to make the learning more effective and suit those who cannot attend full time.

    The qualification outcomes of this qualification are similar to UC in that it focuses on the deepening of the learner's mathematical knowledge and mathematical pedagogy beyond the undergraduate level, and in the case of this qualification, at the appropriate NQF level. Like the qualification offered by UC, there is a strong emphasis on mathematics content in this qualification. UC does not offer a research-based mathematics project (as offered in this qualification) but offers modules in Contemporary Theories and Methodologies in Mathematics Education. 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    The qualification offers horizontal and vertical articulation possibilities.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Education Honours, Level 8.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Master of Education, Level 9. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
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