Department of Mathematics

The philosophy of the NCE Mathematics is inspired by:

1. The desire to help students become intellectually informed in mathematical ideas, notations and skills for logical reasoning, scientific enquiry and for the pursuit of techno-scientific education; and
2. The need to produce non-graduates, well-groomed and professionally qualified teachers of mathematics for the Basic Education Levels.

By the end of the programme the students should be able to:

1. Discuss with confidence the historical development of mathematics as a discipline.
2. Solve abstract problems using mathematic skills and ideas
3. Stimulate pupils’ interests in mathematics using appropriate teaching/learning strategies particularly at the Basic education levels
4. Make learners appreciate the use of computers in solving mathematical problems
5. Use mathematics to solve day to day problems.
6. Teach mathematics in a way that learners can apply mathematics principles in solving daily problems
7. Make the teaching of mathematics learner friendly through games and simulations
8. Set up a mathematics laboratory
9. Improvise materials for effective teaching/learning of mathematics
10. To prepare the learners for further studies in mathematics and related courses.

1. A Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with credits in 5 subjects including English Language and mathematics at not more than two sittings. Two of the credits must be relevant to the course the candidate wishes to offer.
2. All candidates wishing to be considered for admission must meet the requirements of an accredited body such as JAMB.
3. Candidate must pass RACOED screening tests and interviews.