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2. 1. English academic vocabulary knowledge among Swedish upper secondary school students

   Author : Marcus Warnby; Camilla Bardel; Hans Malmström; Yang Hansen Kajsa; James Milton; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Receptive English academic vocabulary knowledge; upper secondary school students; learners of English for academic purposes; academic reading literacy; Swedish curriculum; university-preparatory education; språkdidaktik; Language Education;

   Abstract : This thesis explores Swedish upper secondary school students’ written receptive English academic word knowledge. Academic vocabulary are words that are more frequent in academic than in general discourse without being discipline-specific but frequent across disciplines, for example, however, related, partially and delineate. READ MORE

4. 2. Exploring changes of conceptions, values and beliefs concerning the environment : A longitudinal study of upper secondary school students in business and economics education

   Author : Caroline Ignell; Shu-Nu Chang Rundgren; Cecilia Lundholm; Peter Davies; Jeppe Læssøe; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; environment; sustainability; interdisciplinary; longitudinal study; conceptual change; prices; externalities; values-beliefs-norms; climate change solutions; upper secondary school students; business and economics education; pedagogik; Education;

   Abstract : This thesis examines students’ understanding of economic aspects of global environmental problems. The first aim is to identify and characterise changes in business and economics students’ conceptions of negative environmental effects and pricing goods and services. 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. Educational studies in heat and power technology : how students learn with multimedia tools and problem-based learning

   Author : Yacine Abbes; Torsten Fransson; Per Lundqvist; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; qualitative study; multimedia; learning; learning theory; problem-based learning; Education; Pedagogik;

   Abstract : Higher education is undergoing continuous changes and new learning tools and methods are implemented. Researchers in education do not always agree upon the effectiveness of some of the methods introduced into engineering education. READ MORE

7. 5. Academic Performance in Swedish Ninth Grade Students Treated for Brain Tumours

   Author : Malin Lönnerblad; Eva Berglund; Klas Blomgren; Ingrid van’t Hooft; Lisa Thorell; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; School performance; academic performance; brain tumour; academic grades; national tests; delayed graduation; theoretical subjects; practical and aesthetic subjects; specialpedagogik; Special Education;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to investigate how children in Sweden treated for brain tumours performed in their ninth year at school compared with matched controls. The studies investigated grades and results from national tests in the theoretical subjects of Swedish, English, and mathematics; grades in the practical and aesthetic subjects of art, crafts, music, home and consumer studies, physical education and health; and the frequency of delayed graduation and qualification for school years 10-12 (corresponding to upper-secondary school or high school). READ MORE