Elever på yrkesfag og matematikk : en studie av elever på Bygg og Anlegg sine oppfatninger av matematikkfagets relevans for eget yrke

2012

Masteroppgave i matematikkdidaktikk- Universitetet i Agder, 2012 In this thesis I want to study what kind of perceptions students within the study programme ”Bygg og Anlegg” have as regards the theme mathematics and its relevance for their profession. I also want to study the mathematics teachers’ thoughts and opinions regarding this theme. My main question is: What kinds of beliefs have students and their teacher about mathematics and its relation to work. To approach this issue I have formulated the following research questions: 1. What thoughts have the students on ”Bygg og Anlegg” concerning the relevance of mathematics for their own profession? 2. What opinions does the teacher have ab…