Search for dissertations about: "mathematics achievement"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 swedish dissertations containing the words mathematics achievement.
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1. High achiever! Always a high achiever? : A comparison of student achievements on mathematical tests with different aims and goals
Abstract : This study explored changes in relative achievement over time. It also investigated differences in how two groups of students activate mathematical competencies. READ MORE
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2. Mathematics achievement of early and newly immigrated students in different topics of mathematics
Abstract : This thesis aims to explore the mathematics achievement of second language immigrants in compulsory school as they continue their schooling in Sweden. Specifically, the thesis aims to generate more knowledge about different sub-categories of second language students, namely newly arrived immigrants, early arrived immigrants and other second language students in compulsory school. READ MORE
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3. Adaptive Finite Element Methods for Fluid Structure Interaction Problems with Applications to Human Phonation
Abstract : This work presents a unified framework for numerical solution of Fluid Structure Interaction (FSI) and acoustics problems with focus on human phonation. The Finite Element Method is employed for numerical investigation of partial differential equations that model conservation of momentum and mass. READ MORE
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4. Computerized achievement tests : sequential and fixed length tests
Abstract : The aim of this dissertation is to describe how a computerized achivement test can be constructed and used in practice. Throughout this dissertation the focus is on classifying the examinees into masters and non-masters depending on their ability. However, there has been no attempt to estimate their ability. READ MORE
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5. Immigrant students' opportunities to learn mathematics : In(ex)clusion in mathematics education
Abstract : This thesis explores immigrant students’ opportunities to learn mathematics. The research is concerned with issues of social justice and adopts a socio-political approach. Immigrant students are often described as students who do poorly in school because they lack “Swedishness” and have insufficient Swedish language skills. READ MORE