Making maths more accessible
The Numeracy Centre aims to support students studying Mathematics and numeracy-based courses, such as Statistics.
Macquarie University
14 Sir Christopher Ondaatje Ave NSW 2109
The Numeracy Centre is located in Room 188, 14 Sir Christopher Ondaatje Avenue (14SCOA). Links to online help can be found on the Centre's iLearn page.
Aims
We have two major aims:
- To improve students’ access to mathematics and numeracy-based courses, such as statistics, at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
- To improve students’ completion rates of mathematics and numeracy-based courses.
In striving to achieve these aims, the Numeracy Centre offers a number of services including free drop-in service, weekly workshops for some first-year courses, bridging programs and preparatory courses at the beginning of each semester and some online resources.
The Numeracy Centre is funded by the University through Access and Equity initiatives.
How to Find us
The Numeracy Centre location
Teaching staff
The Numeracy Centre has two permanent member of staff, the Directors of the Centre.
The Centre also employs a number of teaching staff who work in the centre on a roster basis and also teach some of the workshops.
| Teaching Associates | Background and Competencies |
|---|---|
Zahid Amin
| Zahid Amin is a final-year PhD candidate in Applied Mathematics at Macquarie University with over a decade of teaching experience across high school (Year 10–12), undergraduate, and postgraduate levels. Serving as a Teaching Associate at Macquarie since July 2023, Zahid is passionate about making mathematics clear, approachable, and engaging especially for students who struggle with quantitative subjects. His research and teaching bridge theoretical mathematics, high-performance computing, and hands-on experimental lab analysis. Zahid's Competencies:
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| Bryan Bajar | |
| Hughe Entwistle | |
Christina Feng
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| Matthew James Fernandes | Matthew James Fernandes is currently doing a PhD that involves computation and simulation of electromagnetic and acoustic wave scattering. Matthew have been a teacher and tutor for both secondary and tertiary maths on and off for over 20 years and he enjoys helping make maths more understandable. Matthew's competencies: Mathematics: MATHS 1000, MATHS 1010/1015, MATHS 1020/1025, MATHS 1007, MATHS 2010, MATHS 2020, MATHS 2907, MATHS 3rd year. Programs: MATLAB |
| Shauna Ferris | |
Xuejing Huo
| Xuejing Huo is currently pursuing a Master of Research (MRes) degree in Pure Mathematics at Macquarie University. She has studied a wide range of classes in both pure mathematics and applied mathematics and is dedicated to exploring deeper knowledge in her field. Xuejing possesses great patience in helping students overcome their confusion in mathematics. Xuejing's competencies: Mathematics: MATH1000, MATH1010/1015, MATH1020/1025, MATH2010 |
| Daniel Lin | |
Kenny Mok
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| Jack Nibbs | Jack Nibbs graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons) from UNSW in 2014. During his time there he developed a keen interest in space and decided to start studying Astronomy and Astrophysics here at Macquarie University in 2016. After discovering just how much he loved Mathematics he added it as a second major. Jack graduated in 2020 and is now currently pursuing his Masters of Research in Astrophysics where he study "binary star interactions." Jack's competencies: Mathematics: MATHS1000, MATHS1010/1015, MATH1020/1025 Physics: PHYS1201, PHYS1010, PHYS1020, PHYS1510, PHYS1520, ASTRO Programs: Python |
| Muhammad Nisa | Muhammad Nisar completed his PhD in Applied Mathematics (Fluid Mechanics) at Macquarie University and also holds a Bachelor of Education. He has over 15 years of teaching experience at schools, colleges, and universities. Muhammad has taught a range of mathematics units at Macquarie and enjoys helping students at the Numeracy Centre. He is passionate about making maths interesting and accessible, and about building students’ confidence in the subject. Muhammad's competencies: Mathematics: MATH1000, MATH1010/1015, MATH1020/1025, MATH1007 Programs: MATLAB |
| Niyati | |
| Balamehala Pasupathy | Bala Pasupathy has been teaching statistics for over a decade now. She is passionate about departing my statistical knowledge to student. Bala goal is to help students achieve their best possible progress in their statistical units at the university and retain that knowledge beyond their university life. Bala's competencies: Statistics: STAT1250, STAT1170/6170, STAT2170/STAT6180 Programs: R Studio, SPSS, Excel |
Carolyn Taylor
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| Manju Thomas | Manju Thomas is a statistician, who graduated from Macquarie University. She is passionate about teaching and helping students improve their quantitative skills and has been working at the numeracy centre for many years. Currently, she serves as a super sessional for one of the largest statistics units. Manju's competencies: Statistics: STAT1250, STAT1170/6180 Programs: R Studio, STATA, SPSS, Excel, SAS, Minitab |
| Jin Tian | |
| David Verrelli | |
| Anthony Wong | |
| Rasika Yatigamm |
