Search for dissertations about: "Problem-solving ability"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 swedish dissertations containing the words Problem-solving ability.

  2. 1. Mathematical modelling and Problem Solving in Engineering Education

    Author : Tabassum Jahan; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Mathematical modelling; Self-regulation; Engineering education; Beliefs; Case study; Authentic learning; Authenticity; Metacognition; Problem solving; Engineering education research;

    Abstract : Background Innovation and technology have made the 21st century engineering workplace problems more diverse and challenging. Mathematical modelling is being increasingly used as the primary form of engineering design and is fundamental in everyday engineering problem solving. READ MORE

  4. 2. Learning to solve problems that you have not learned to solve: Strategies in mathematical problem solving

    Author : Éva Fülöp; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Problem-solving strategies; Problem-solving ability; Variation theory; Design principles; Classroom teaching; Design-based research DBR ;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of the relationship between problem-solving strategies and success in mathematical problem solving. In its introductory part, it pursues and describes the term strategy in mathematics and discusses its relationship to the method and algorithm concepts. READ MORE

  5. 3. Problem-solving can reveal mathematical abilities : How to detect students' abilities in mathematical activities

    Author : Thomas Dahl; Inger Wistedt; Astrid Pettersson; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Mathematical Education; Matematikdidaktik;

    Abstract : Dahl, Thomas (2012). Problemlösning kan avslöja matematiska förmågor. Att upptäcka matematiska förmågor i en matematisk aktivitet (Problem-solving can reveal mathematical abilities: How to detect students‟ abilities in mathematical activities). Linnéuniversitetet 2012; ISBN:978-91-86983-28-4. READ MORE

  6. 4. Mathematical abilities and mathematical memory during problem solving and some aspects of mathematics education for gifted pupils

    Author : Attila Szabo; Paul Andrews; Bharath Sriraman; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; mathematical abilities; mathematical memory; high-achieving students; problem solving; mathematics education for gifted pupils; matematikämnets didaktik; Mathematics Education;

    Abstract : This thesis reports on two different investigations.The first is a systematic review of pedagogical and organizational practices associated with gifted pupils’ education in mathematics, and on the empirical basis for those practices. READ MORE

  7. 5. Computational problem solving in university physics education : Students’ beliefs, knowledge, and motivation

    Author : Madelen Bodin; Mikael Winberg; Diane Grayson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; physics education; computational physics; simulation; beliefs; motivation; mental models; network analysis; didactics of physics; fysikdidaktik;

    Abstract : Solving physics problem in university physics education with a computational approach requires knowledge and skills in several domains, for example, physics, mathematics, programming, and modelling. These competences are in turn related to students' beliefs about these domains as well as about learning, and their motivation to learn. READ MORE