Dr. Helen Forgasz

Professor

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Biography

Helen Forgasz is an Emeritus Professor at Monash University specializing in mathematics education with a keen focus on equity issues related to learning outcomes. Her extensive research experience includes supervising both Master's and PhD students on topics within mathematics education. Forgasz's work emphasizes the significance of gender, ethnicity, and socio-economic background in educational achievement and participation. She has investigated the impacts of educational settings such as single-sex versus co-educational environments on student outcomes. Additionally, her research has dealt with the development of numeracy capabilities in teacher education, aligning teaching practices with the expectations of the Australian curriculum. Helen has published numerous articles and books, contributed to editorial boards, and received various research grants to fund her initiatives. Her expertise aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in promoting educational equity and addressing disparities in achievement between boys and girls in mathematics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Monash University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.