Education & Teaching
Mathematics Education
Mathematics Education trains you to teach mathematics at the junior and senior high school level, combining deep subject mastery with the specific skills needed to teach it well. The program also covers statistics and ICT, preparing you to teach across a connected set of numerically-focused subjects.
Program objectives
- 01Build strong subject mastery in mathematics and statistics.
- 02Learn effective teaching methods specifically for mathematics education.
- 03Understand how to use ICT to support mathematics teaching and learning.
- 04Get hands-on teaching practice through supervised school placements.
Why choose this program
Consistently high demand
Ghana has an ongoing shortage of qualified mathematics teachers, making this one of the more reliably employable teaching specializations.
Strong further study pathways
Graduates can pursue postgraduate study in areas like measurement and evaluation, statistics, or an MBA, broadening career options beyond the classroom.
Genuinely impactful, foundational subject
Mathematics underlies so many other subjects and career paths that teaching it well has an outsized impact on students' futures.
Skills you'll build
- Mathematics and statistics subject mastery
- Mathematics-specific pedagogy and lesson design
- ICT integration for maths teaching
- Student assessment in mathematics
- Patience with varying student ability levels
- Clear step-by-step explanation ability
- Creativity in making abstract concepts concrete
- Classroom management
Tools & software
- ICT and educational technology tools for mathematics teaching
- Statistical and mathematical software
Challenges to expect
Academic
- Requires genuine mastery of mathematics content alongside the separate skill of teaching it effectively to different learners.
Tips from the field
- Keep your own mathematics skills sharp throughout your studies -- strong subject mastery is what makes the difference between an average and an excellent maths teacher.
- Take your teaching practice placements seriously; real classroom experience teaches things theory alone cannot about how students actually struggle with maths.
- Consider building ICT skills specifically for maths teaching, since integrating technology into lessons is increasingly expected in Ghanaian classrooms.
Career paths
- Mathematics teacher (JHS/SHS)
- Curriculum developer (mathematics)
- Educational measurement and evaluation officer
- Statistics teacher
- Further study toward MBA or Statistics postgraduate programs
Where you can study this
| Name | Latest cutoff | Tuition (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyB.Ed | 21(2024) | — |
| University of Cape CoastBEd | 18(2025) | — |
FAQs
Will this program also prepare me to teach ICT?+
Yes, the program combines Mathematics, Statistics, and ICT, so graduates are equipped to teach both mathematics and ICT in schools.
Is there really a shortage of maths teachers in Ghana?+
Yes, mathematics is consistently one of the subjects facing the biggest teacher shortages, which means strong job prospects for qualified graduates.
Do I need to pass a licensing exam to teach?+
Yes, like other education graduates, you'll need to pass the Ghana Teacher Licensure Exam (GTLE) and register with the National Teaching Council.
Can I pursue further study after this degree?+
Yes, graduates commonly pursue postgraduate study in measurement and evaluation, statistics, demography, or an MBA, depending on their career interests.
Where can I study this in Ghana?+
University of Education, Winneba (UEW) offers a dedicated BSc Mathematics Education program through its Department of Mathematics Education.
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