Course content

This course consists of the master's thesis and a thesis-relevant individual syllabus. Under supervision, the student designs and carries out a research project that is documented through a written thesis, the master's thesis. The topic of the thesis is decided by the student in consultation with the supervisor and will, therefore, vary from student to student. The student also plans an individual syllabus of academic literature relevant to the master's thesis.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

The candidate

• has advanced, specialized knowledge within an area of mathematics education
• has thorough knowledge about what is required from an academic text in mathematics education
• has knowledge about reference standards for academic texts

Skills

The candidate

• can, under guidance, design and carry out a research project according to current research ethical norms
• can use relevant methods for research in mathematics education in an independent way
• can find one's way in and be critical of different sources of information
• can refer to information sources according to recognized standards
• can understand literature relevant for conducting research within a specific area of mathematics education

General competence

The candidate

• can apply knowledge to find answers on research questions within a specific area of mathematics education
• can communicate a large independent research project using the subjects forms of expression
• can communicate about research questions, analysis and conclusions within a specific area of mathematics education
• can contribute to developing mathematics as a subject in school
• can communicate research in mathematics education to teachers

Learning methods and activities

Independent work with individual or group supervision.

Compulsory assignments

• Participation in a midway seminar
• Participation in supervision based on text drafts

Specific conditions

Recommended previous knowledge

Passed 30 credits at master's level in mathematics education from the fourth year of primary and lower secondary teacher education or equivalent.

Required previous knowledge

-Passed Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2 (60 stp in total) or similar

-Passed Research-and-development-thesis from third year at leacher education for primary school

Course materials

The student, with guidance from the supervisor, collects relevant literature and other resources.