University of Lapland, Dec 7-9, 2017

Thursday the 7th of December

Kokoushuone SS 113, Faculty of Educational Sciences

11.30–12.00 Lunch at restaurant Felli, small cabinet

12.00–14.00 Session 1.

Johanna Pejlare, Chalmers University of Techonology. Duhre on infinite sums and the calculation of π.

Cecilia Kilhamn, Gothenburg University & Uppsala University. VIDEOMAT – Hidden dimensions of teaching/learning in mathematics: Participation and mathematization in some Swedish classrooms.

14.00–14.30 Coffee

14.30–16.30 Session 2.

Joakim Smedlund, Åbo Akademi University.
Early algebra problem-solving in small groups – how are students relationship to mathematics affected?

Dimitri Tuomela, University of Oulu. Peer-to-peer interaction and engagement during different algebra tasks

17.00–18.00 Visit at the exhibitons of the Arctic Center, Arktikum

18.30 – Dinner at restaurant Monte Rosa

Friday the 8th of December

F 2023, Faculty or Arts

9.00–11.30 Reflections and planning

11.30–12.00 Lunch

12.00–14.00 Session 3.

Lars Madej, Uppsala University. Theoretical and practical perspectives on generalized arithmetic.

Kajsa Bråting, Kirsti Hemmi & Madis Lepik. Uppsala University, Åbo Akademi University. Analysing development of algebraic thinking in Estonian, Finnish and Swedish mathematics curricula for Grades 1-9.

Yvonne Liljekvist & Kirsti Hemmi, Uppsala Universitet, Åbo Akademi University. Initial findings related to teachers from the Algebra research project in Uppsala University

Anna-Maija Partanen & Pieti Tolvanen, University of Lapland. Early Algebra Tasks on the Concept of the Variable in Two Finnish Textbook Series for Elementary School Mathematics – A Plan for Analysis

14.00–15.00 Coffee, Reflections and planning

15- Possibility to visit Santa Claus Village