Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
This course is intended for students preparing for the competitive examination (external or special) in mathematics. Its purpose is to support students in their revision and prepare them for the various tests in the examination. The first semester is divided between revision of the concepts included in the examination program and an introduction to the specific tests. The second semester begins with finalizing preparation for the written exams and then focuses on preparing for the oral exams. The ECTS credits earned in the various course units of the program allow students to validate the M2 required for the exam.
Objectives
This course is designed to prepare students for the competitive examination to become a certified mathematics teacher.
The Agrégation in mathematics is a highly selective recruitment exam that qualifies candidates to teach in high schools, preparatory classes (CPGE), or universities (PRAG). Holding the title of Agrégé can also be a very positive factor when applying for a job in the private sector, as it is a sign of a strong capacity for hard work and concentration.
Know-how and skills
This course allows students to consolidate the knowledge acquired during their bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics. It provides an introduction to the written and oral exams for the mathematics teaching certification (agrégation). Specific preparation for option C, "Algebra and Formal Calculation," is offered.
Program
Semester 1: 4 ECTS credits
- Analysis (10 ECTS): 36 hours of lectures + 36 hours of tutorials
- Algebra (10 ECTS): 36 hours of lectures + 36 hours of tutorials
- Written preparation (5 ECTS): 36 hours
- Oral exam preparation (5 ECTS): 18 hours
Semester 2: 4 credits + 1 project
- Written preparation (5 ECTS): 12 hours of class time + 42 hours of independent study
- Oral exam preparation (10 ECTS): 48 hours
- Preparation for the option (10 ECTS): 22 hours of lectures + 22 hours of tutorials
- English (2ECTS): 18HTD
- Internships and supervised projects: The second semester includes a project/thesis that contributes to the preparation for oral exams and counts for 3 ECTS credits.
Select a program
M2 - Preparation for the external mathematics teaching certification exam (Prépa Agreg)
This course is intended for students preparing for the competitive examination (external or special) in mathematics. Its purpose is to support students in their revision and prepare them for the various tests in the examination. The first semester is divided between revision of the concepts included in the examination program and an introduction to the specific tests. The second semester begins with finalizing preparation for the written exams and then focuses on preparing for the oral exams. The ECTS credits earned in the various course units of the program allow students to validate the M2 required for the exam.
For more information about the exam itself, candidates are invited to visit the website of the external aggregation jury.https://agreg.org/
This site contains a wealth of useful information: the exam program, reports from previous years, past exams, etc. In particular, we strongly recommend reading the latest report.
Algebra
10 creditsOral exam preparation
Analysis
10 creditsWritten preparation
5 credits
Project
3 creditsPreparation for the option
10 creditsEnglish
2 creditsWritten preparation
5 creditsOral exam preparation
10 credits
Admission
Admission requirements
Target audience
Students who have completed a Master's 1 in mathematics or PhDs in mathematics.
Mandatory prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in general mathematics, Master's degree in mathematics.
Recommended prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in mathematics from the University of Montpellier, followed by a Master's 1 in mathematics with a focus on "fundamental mathematics" or any mathematics program up to the Master's 1 level, with a generalist background up to the Bachelor's 3 level.
And after
Continuing education
After passing the exam, students complete a one-year internship to validate their exam results before being assigned to a school.
Professional integration
This program mainly trains teachers for the national education system (middle school, high school, CUPGE).