Teaching Out-of-Field: Maths and Statistics for New-to-Maths Teachers
Build confidence and practical teaching capability in secondary Mathematics and Statistics.
If you are a PPTA member, use your membership number at checkout to take advantage of the PPTA funding for this course.
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05 Feb 2027 | Online
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Course overview
Moving into secondary Mathematics and Statistics teaching can be challenging, particularly for teachers working outside their original subject specialisation. This 5-point, master’s-level micro-credential supports secondary school teachers to build confidence, strengthen their subject-specific teaching practice and develop a positive approach to their new specialisation.
Developed by Victoria University of Wellington in partnership with PPTA, the course is delivered online over one school term. It combines five self-paced modules, three live online webinars held outside school hours, and small assessment activities.
Participants will explore evidence-based approaches for engaging learners, supporting achievement and growing mathematical and statistical understanding in culturally responsive and sustaining ways.
If you are a PPTA member you will be eligible to participate in this course fees-free. Register below and by adding your PPTA membership number your discount will be applied automatically.
What you'll learn
- Prepare for the transition into a new subject specialisation.
- Review the Mathematics and Statistics curriculum and the key knowledge and practices needed to teach this learning area effectively.
- Investigate evidence-based pedagogies for teaching Mathematics and Statistics.
- Apply and evaluate these pedagogies in the classroom.
- Reflect on and share classroom practice and planning.
Course modules
This micro-credential is delivered as five modules over 10 weeks.
Module 1: Moving into secondary school Mathematics teaching
- Week 1: Mathematics and Statistics teaching in secondary schools in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Week 2: Becoming a Mathematics teacher
Module 2: Teaching the Mathematics and Statistics learning area of Te Mātaiaho
- Week 3: Unpacking the curriculum
- Week 4: Effective teaching of the Mathematics curriculum
Module 3: Relationships and effective pedagogies
- Week 5: Positive learning relationships and environments
- Week 6: Effective pedagogy in Mathematics
Module 4: Planning and evaluating your teaching
- Week 7: Planning effective Mathematics lessons
- Week 8: Evaluating your teaching
Module 5: Bringing it all together
- Week 9: Ethical teaching and social justice in Mathematics
- Week 10: Bringing it all together: planning connected learning activities to support progression
Further Information
Format
This micro-credential course is delivered online and is a total of 50 hours of learning made up of:
- 3 x 90min webinars (4.30-6.00pm)
- 5 x self-paced learning modules
- 4 x small assessment tasks
Workload and Assessment
This micro-credential includes 4 assessment tasks including:
- Reflection and goal setting
- Evaluating the use of a teaching activity
- Adapting a teaching activity for inclusion
- Designing learning for progression
Requirements to pass:
- Attend all webinars
- Complete all assessments
- Engage with all self-paced module content
What You'll Receive
This course is a university-approved micro-credential worth 5 points (Level 8, post-graduate), assessed to meet academic and industry standards. Upon successful completion, you will receive:
- A digital badge
- Academic credit recorded on your official Victoria University of Wellington academic transcript
All credentials include the total CPD/PLD hours completed.
University credits achieved may be used through ‘credit transfer’ to stack towards future qualifications. These digital credentials are portable, verifiable, and designed to support both your current role and long-term career advancement.
Contact
If you would like more information about this micro-credential, please email:
Crystal Collins, Programme Coordinator Education
or
Elizabeth Craker, Education Programme Manager
What is a Micro-credential?
A micro-credential is a formal credential that acknowledges specific skills and knowledge gained through learning programme or activity. These credentials are assessed and meet industry standards, allowing you to demonstrate mastery in particular areas. Our micro-credentials carry University credit at defined level (eg undergraduate or postgraduate) and credit may be used towards further learning. Micro-credentials are designed to be stackable, creating a pathway to further qualifications or career advancement.
Study towards a Master's degree using micro-credentials
This micro-credential course has been developed to specifically focus on supporting teachers to build capability. By successfully completing this course and any two of the below micro-credentials participants achievement can be recognised towards the Master of Secondary School Leadership (MSSL) and Master of Education (MEd) programmes at Victoria University of Wellington, opening up potential further learning and career pathway opportunities.
- Effective mentoring practices for teachers in Aotearoa NZ
- Working collaboratively and building leadership capability
- Contemporary Teaching Approaches for Aotearoa New Zealand
- Supporting Student Success in Mathematics Learning
- Empowering Algebra Teaching: Strategies for Motivation, Engagement, and Success
- Teaching Out-of-Field: Maths and Statistics for New-to-Maths Teachers
Upcoming Courses & Delivery Options
05 Feb 2027 | Online
Duration: 10 week
$NZD 595
excl. GST
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