PMEP106 Professional Studies: Numeracy and Mathematical Understanding Continuous Assessment Brief 2026
The PMEP106 Professional Studies: Numeracy and Mathematical Understanding assessment provides students with an opportunity to demonstrate their developing professional identity as primary teachers and their understanding of mathematics education.
Across the two essays, students are expected to engage critically with mathematical ideas, curriculum principles, inclusion, mathematical processes, and the development of mathematical proficiency. They must support their arguments with relevant academic and professional sources while making meaningful connections between theory and classroom practice.
Ultimately, the assessment is concerned with how future primary teachers can support children in developing confidence, understanding, reasoning, problem-solving skills, and mathematical proficiency. Successful completion requires careful engagement with the assessment questions, appropriate research, critical analysis, clear academic writing, accurate referencing, and close attention to the submission requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
PMEP106 is a continuous assessment module focused on numeracy, mathematical understanding, primary mathematics pedagogy, and the application of curriculum principles in classroom practice. The assessment consists of two academic essays, with each part contributing 50% to the overall grade. Students are expected to demonstrate critical thinking, curriculum knowledge, mathematical understanding, and an ability to connect educational theory with primary-school teaching.
The assessment has two parts. Part 1 is a 1,250-word academic essay worth 50%, in which students select and critically discuss three important ideas or concepts from the PMEP106 on-demand content. Part 2 is another 1,250-word academic essay worth 50%. For Part 2, students must choose one topic from three options covering mathematical elements and processes, inclusion, or mathematical proficiency.
Students are required to use at least ten sources when completing the assessment. These should include the Primary Mathematics Curriculum (2023), curriculum support materials, academic research, and relevant professional sources. Students should use the sources to support their arguments and critical discussion rather than simply listing references.
Each part should contain 1,250 words ±10%, giving an acceptable range of 1,125 to 1,375 words. The reference list is excluded from the word count. Students should use Arial or Calibri, 12-point font, and 1.5 line spacing, and follow the Hibernia College adapted Harvard referencing requirements. The word count should also be displayed at the foot of the assignment.
The completed assessment should be prepared using the required template and uploaded as a PDF through MyHELMS. The filename should follow the required format, such as PMEP_106_Maths_12345678.pdf, with the example number replaced by the student’s own student number. Students should check that the correct file is uploaded, accessible, and submitted successfully before the deadline.
