Department of Mathematical Sciences
The department is doing research in mathematics, ICT, the history of mathematics and mathematics education. The department offers a PhD programme in mathematics education. There are about 20 PhD candidates attending the programme.
The research groups at the Department of Mathematical Scienses are:
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Mathematics EducationThe department offers a PhD in mathematics education. Our research focuses on the teaching and learning of mathematics at all levels in the education system and also on the history of mathematics.
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IKT og læring i matematikk TBM -Teaching Better Mathematics Hidden dimensions of teaching/learning in mathematics: The contribution of videostudies to comparative analysis and the development of instruction (VIDEOMAT) Bærekraftig lærerutdanning i matematikk (project leader Barbro Grevholm) Nordic Network for Research on Mathematics Textbooks (project leader Barbro Grevholm) Migration, multiculturalism, mathematics education and language (project leader in Norway Barbro Grevholm) NorBa (Nordic-Baltic project, project leader Barbro Grevholm) |
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MathematicsThe research is performed in different fields of mathematics. Projects:
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Teacher Education UnitThis group works with research and development in the Teacher Education Unit. The department is responsible for all the teaching of mathematics within the Teacher Education Unit.
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Phone: +47 38 14 10 00 Fax: +47 38 14 10 01
