Search for dissertations about: "Tomas Bergqvist"

Found 4 swedish dissertations containing the words Tomas Bergqvist.

  2. 1. To explore and verify in mathematics

    Author : Tomas Bergqvist; Hans Wallin; Johan Lithner; Morten Blomhøj; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Explorations; mathematical reasoning; empirical investigations; graphing calculators; conjectures.; Subject didactics; Ämnesdidaktik; MATHEMATICS; MATEMATIK; didactics of mathematics; matematikdidaktik;

    Abstract : This dissertation consists of four articles and a summary. The main focus of the studies is students' explorations in upper secondary school mathematics. In the first study the central research question was to find out if the students could learn something difficult by using the graphing calculator. READ MORE

  4. 2. Mathematics in the Swedish Upper Secondary School Electricity Program : A study of teacher knowledge

    Author : Lena Aretorn; Manya Raman Sundström; Tomas Bergqvist; Ola Helenius; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; mathematics education; teacher knowledge; electricity education; upper secondary school; vocational education; Swedish secondary school; didactics of mathematics; matematikdidaktik;

    Abstract : Mathematical knowledge is often a prerequisite for students at Swedish upper secondary vocational programs to be able to study vocational courses, for example electricity courses in the Electricity Program. Electricity Program students study mathematics in their electricity courses as well as in their mathematics course. READ MORE

  5. 3. Frameworks for task design and technology integration in the mathematics classroom

    Author : Patrik Gustafsson; Andreas Ryve; Per Sund; Tomas Bergqvist; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; mathematical classroom discussion; task design; classroom response system; technology integration; design principle; framework; Didactics; didaktik;

    Abstract : In recent years many teachers and students have begun having good access to digital technology in their classrooms, and in the context of Sweden the majority of secondary schools are known as one-to-one schools, with students having their own computer or tablet. However, the mere presence of technology in the classroom is not a guarantee for improved teaching and learning. READ MORE

  6. 4. Formative assessment : teacher knowledge and skills to make it happen

    Author : Charlotta Vingsle; Torulf Palm; Tomas Bergqvist; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; formative assessment; teacher knowledge; mathematics; interactive dialouges; compulsory school; didactics of mathematics; matematikdidaktik;

    Abstract : Several studies have demonstrated that substantial learning gains are possible when teachers use formative assessment in their classroom practice. At the heart of most definitions of formative assessment lies the idea of collecting evidence of students’ thinking and learning, and based on this information modifying teaching to better meet students’ needs. READ MORE