Search for dissertations about: "Torulf Palm"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words Torulf Palm.
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1. The realism of mathematical school tasks : Features and consequences
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2. Professional development in formative assessment : effects on teacher classroom practice and student achievement
Abstract : The potential of formative assessment, evident in several research reviews, has raised the interest in many countries to invest in reform initiatives to develop its use. However, implementation of formative assessment is not straightforward and there is a lack of knowledge about how to design appropriate professional development. READ MORE
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3. Assessing mathematical creativity : comparing national and teacher-made tests, explaining differences and examining impact
Abstract : Students’ use of superficial reasoning seems to be a main reason for learning difficulties in mathematics. It is therefore important to investigate the reasons for this use and the components that may affect students’ mathematical reasoning development. READ MORE
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4. Critical features and impacts of mathematics teacher professional development programs : Comparing and characterizing programs implemented at scale
Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to contribute to the knowledge base on conceptualizations and impacts of teacher professional development (PD) programs. This is done by studying the case of two large-scale teacher PD programs. READ MORE
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5. The influence of national curricula and national assessments on teachers’ beliefs about the goals of school mathematics
Abstract : What students should learn in school and therefore also what teachers should teach is an important issue worldwide. Mathematics teaching (and teaching in other subjects) is often regulated by some form of governing text in a written curriculum communcating a set of standards. READ MORE