9:00 (Swedish time) Drop in welcome.

9:25-9:55 Cecilia Kilhamn, Gothenburg University. Research about algebra teaching and learning. What are the relevant ways forward?

10:10-10:40 Xiaoshan Huang, University of Turku & Anna Holmlund, Gothenburg University: Contextualizing linear equation with rational numbers. ”Through simulations as interventions in vocational classes in secondary schools we will see how the students respond to two different contexts for linear equations with rational numbers (e.g. decimal numbers and negative numbers).”

10:50-11:30 Sanna Wettergren, Åbo Akademi University. Att främja yngre elevers algebraiska tänkande – med lärandeverksamhet som redskap.

Lunch

12:30-13:00 Riikka Palikki, University of Oulu. Comparison tasks and intentional errors – towards mathematical flexibility by looking for different solution strategies [Vertailutehtävät ja tarkoitukselliset virheet – erilaisia ratkaisutapoja tarkastelemalla kohti joustavaa matematiikan osaamista]

13:10-14:40 Discussion of further meetings and projects. How do we progress our network and invite new researchers?