Master Thesis in Mathematics Education (1-7)

This course consists of work with the master thesis. Under guidance, the student designs and carries out a research project that is documented through a written assignment, the master thesis. The topic of the thesis is decided by the student together with his or her supervisor, and will vary from student to student. The student chooses an individual curriculum based on literature relevant for the thesis.

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 communicate a large independent research project using the subjects forms of expression
• can contribute to developing mathematics as a subject in school

Independent work with individual/pair or group supervision. All students must make an agreement about the completion of the master project. The agreement confirms that there is established a connection with a supervisor, that the topic of the thesis is approved and that the parties (candidate, supervisor and department) is informed about and has accepted the guidelines.