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MGLU5204

Master Thesis in Mathematics Education

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Credits 30
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2025
Duration 2 semesters
Language of instruction Norwegian
Location Trondheim
Examination arrangement Master thesis

About

About the course

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

Further on evaluation

Master theses is normally written in form of monograph. It is written individually or in pair. It the thesis is written in pair, a document describing each candidate's contribution has to bee attached. Normally, the evaluation will bye separate for the two candidates writing together.

Specific conditions

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.

Subject areas

  • Teacher Education
  • Mathematics

Contact information

Course coordinator

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Teacher Education

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Master thesis
Grade: Letter grades

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2025

Master thesis
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment

Ordinary examination - Spring 2026

Master thesis
Weighting 100/100 Exam system Inspera Assessment