Search for dissertations about: "mathematical investigation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 125 swedish dissertations containing the words mathematical investigation.
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1. Mathematical modelling in upper secondary school in Sweden : An exploratory investigation
Abstract : The official curriculum guidelines for upper secondary school in Sweden emphasise the use of mathematical models and mathematical modelling in mathematics education. However, no explicit definitions or descriptions of the notions are given in the curriculum. READ MORE
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2. Mathematical abilities and mathematical memory during problem solving and some aspects of mathematics education for gifted pupils
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
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3. Perceptions of mathematics in preschool: "-Now we have a way of talking about the mathematics that we can work with"
Abstract : The overarching question for this thesis is what is preschool mathematics? This question is examined using different points of views or different perspectives such as the children’s, the preschool teachers and the researchers. The foundation for this thesis is seven articles, two single author articles and five co-authored articles. READ MORE
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4. Functions of Generalized Bounded Variation
Abstract : This thesis is devoted to the study of different generalizations of the classical conception of a function of bounded variation.First, we study the functions of bounded p-variation introduced by Wiener in 1924. We obtain estimates of the total p-variation (1.. READ MORE
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5. Pedagogic practice between tradition and renewal : A study of the new mathematics curriculum in Mozambique
Abstract : The new school mathematics curriculum in Mozambique, introduced in 2008, is partly competency-based and it advocates a more student-centred pedagogy. The most salient innovative features are the incorporation of mathematical competencies related to the development of students’ reasoning skills, including argumentation, justification and analytical thinking, and the use of heuristic or inductive methods that promote meaningful students’ participation. READ MORE