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Elevers kompetanse i brøk : med og uten konkretiseringsmateriell
2020
Master's thesis in Mathematics education (MA502) Although the topic of fractions is central to the field of mathematics, it can be challenging for students (National Mathematics Advisory Panel, 2008;Neagoy 2017; Wu, 2001). What is the impact of providing appurtenant manipulatives with fraction math exercises on the ability of Norwegian 8th grade students to understand and solve such exercises? This thesis makes clear the significance of manipulativesin bringing forth the mathematical proficiency of Norwegian 8th grade students working in groups.In this multiple-case study, a qualitative research methodology was used to conduct a total of eight task-based interviews on four groups consisting…
Læreverks bruk av IKT ved introduksjon av brøk : En analyse av hvordan to læreverks nettbaserte elevressurser tilrettelegger for læring av brøk
2018
Masteroppgave matematikkdidaktikk MA502 – Universitetet i Agder 2018 Fraction within mathematics is often considered a challenging and complex theme in elementary school. Digital learning tools can be used to promote learning. The purpose of this study is to investigate how fraction is introduced to pupils in third grade by two web-based learning resources. The study is based on two educational textbooks called Matemagisk and Multi, which both have developed web-based learning resources. To investigate how fractions is introduced, this study is based on the following research question: How is fraction introduced in the web-based learning resources that are part of Matemagisk and Multi? A pr…
Analyse av en muntlig og en digital vurdering i matematikk
2018
Masteroppgave matematikkdidaktikk MA502 – Universitetet i Agder 2018 The aim of this study is to analyze two different forms of assessment; an oral test and an assessment using the web-based program “Multi Smart Øving”. This study is based on the research question: How do the students express their knowledge through an oral and digital assessment in mathematics? In order to answer this, it was considered appropriate to split the research question into two questions. The first focuses on how one can relate an oral and digital assessment in mathematics to principles of “good assessment”. To answer this, the six criteria described by Engh, Dobson and Høihilder (2007) is used. The next question…
Digital teknologi i matematikkundervisningen : En kvalitativ studie om hvordan digital teknologi integreres i matematikkundervisningen på 1.-7. trinn
2020
Master's thesis in Mathematics education (MA502)
Hva kjennetegner matematikkundervisningen i to 8.klasser? : En kvalitativ studie av to matematikklærere i 8.klasse og deres synspunkter på egen under…
2019
Masteroppgave matematikkdidaktikk MA502 – Universitetet i Agder 2019 This study is titled «What characterizes the maths teaching in two classes from the 8th grade”. It is a qualitative study of two maths teachers in the 8th grade and their views on their own teaching and class. The purpose of this study is two investigate how these two teachers organize their lessons so that their pupils can learn new and important concepts in mathematics. I will look at how they plan their lessons, what tasks do they choose, how they start their lessons, to what degree they use several examples, several representations and several strategies. I will also view how they vary their lessons and which talk move…
Konkretiseringsmateriell og dets rolle i matematikklæring på småskoletrinnet : en studie av elever på 2. trinn og deres arbeid med addisjon og subtra…
2019
Masteroppgave matematikkdidaktikk MA502 – Universitetet i Agder 2019 The purpose of this study is to investigate what role manipulativesmay havein mathematics teaching at the primary schoollevel. I study how the pupilssolve various addition and subtraction tasks withthe use ofmanipulatives. Furthermore, I analysewhat characterises the pupils ́ use of the manipulativesused by the students.The research strategy is qualitative and throughobservation I follow a few pupilsin the second grade. Thepupilswork with addition and subtraction at different stations where they make use of manipulatives.The research questions that are the foundation of this study are the following:1.What role do themanipu…
Kontinuitetsbegrepet : En lærebokanalyse om behandlingen av kontinuitet i videregående skole
2019
Masteroppgave matematikkdidaktikk MA502 – Universitetet i Agder 2019 The theory on complex numbers is often considered too complicated for upper secondary students.Because of that, students are told that it is not possible to calculate the square root of negative num-bers. For a similar reason, the formal definition of limits and continuity are not introduced in uppersecondary school. I believe it is not beneficial to withhold knowledge that may be concidered to be “toocomplicated”. On the contrary, I believe that students can become curious and motivated, if given anuncensored view into the world of mathematics.This thesis deals with the notion of continuity and will attempt to answer the …
Videregående skoleelevers utfordringer med tekstoppgaver : En studie av 1P elevers utfordringer med tekstoppgaver i matematikk som krever dybdeanalyse
2018
Masteroppgave matematikkdidaktikk MA502 – Universitetet i Agder 2018 This Master thesis is entitled “Videregående skoleelevers utfordringer med tekstoppgaver: En studie av 1P elevers utfordringer med tekstoppgaver i matematikk som krever dybdeanalyse av teksten» («Challenges encountered by high-school students solving text-based exercises: A study of 1P (P stands for Practical mathematics) students’ challenges with text-based exercises in maths which require in-depth analysis of the text”). Text-based exercises are often used in maths. Pupils are expected to draw out meaning from a text already after year 4 in primary school. Text-based exercisesare often used to describe a practical situat…
Problemløsning i en muntlig kontekst : En kvalitativ studie av elevers tilnærming til problemløsnings-prosess i matematikk
2019
Masteroppgave matematikkdidaktikk MA502 – Universitetet i Agder 2019 The theme and focus of this thesis has been to study which strategies students use in conversation based on a problem-solving task in mathematics, which is presented to the student, but also which mathematical competence they use in the solvingprocess. The following research questions have been the basis for this study; 1What strategies do students use in solving a problem solving tasks in mathematics? 2What importance does the student's mathematical competence have for the pupil'sparticipation in aproblem-solving process?The theoretical framework that underlies this study is the socio-cultural learning theory in which Vyg…
Kjønnsforskjeller i matematikk : Hvilke holdninger har gutter og jenter i ungdomsskolen til matematikk-faget?
2019
Masteroppgave matematikkdidaktikk MA502 – Universitetet i Agder 2019 The topicfor thismaster thesis is: “Gender differences in mathematics” andthe research-questionis: “Which attitudes do boys and girls have in lower secondary school towards mathematics?”. In order toanswer this research-question,a triangulation of methods has been used through: interview with sixpupils, survey with 151 respondents and 99 pupils have taken a test. The selection in this study consisted of fiveclasses in 8thgrade, twoclasses in 9thgrade and twoclasses in 10thgrade. Previously, this is a subject that has a lot of research within, but there no clear answers on pupils’attitude towards mathematicsin lower seconda…