Essays about: "PISA 2012"
Found 5 essays containing the words PISA 2012.
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1. Creativity in Mathematics Curricula – An International Comparison between Singapore, Hong Kong, Sweden, and Norway
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Matematiska institutionenAbstract : Studies have shown that creative mathematically founded reasoning (CMR) outperforms algorithmic reasoning (AR) in regards to retention and (re)construction of knowledge. This suggests that creativity should be encouraged in national high-school mathematics curricula. READ MORE
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2. How Do Students’ Mathematics Self-Efficacy, Mathematics Self-Concept and Mathematics Anxiety Influence Mathematical Literacy? — A Comparison between Shanghai-China and Sweden in PISA 2012
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogikAbstract : Aim: The aim of this thesis is to examine the differences in the influence of student’s Mathematics self-efficacy, Mathematics self-concept and Mathematics anxiety on their mathematical literacy between Shanghai-China and Sweden, while taking students’ economic, social and cultural status (ESCS) into consideration. Theory: Social cognitive theory proposed by Bandura (2011) indicates self-efficacy is regarded as individuals’ conviction of their capability of solving issues and pursuing desirable achievement. READ MORE
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3. Understanding the Role of Mathematical Anxiety, Disaffect and Emotion in Learning and Teaching the Subject of Mathematics : A Qualitative Study of Swedish Student Teachers’ Experiences and Feelings towards Mathematics Education
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktikAbstract : Alongside the international consensus about the importance of mathematical competencies in today’s knowledge society, the awareness about children’s and adult’s mathematical anxiety has increased. Within this, relatively limited, field of research it has moreover been revealed that the level of mathematical anxiety is considerably higher among students within teacher education programs compared to other university students. READ MORE
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4. The Swedish Grades through Modern Time : An Empirical Investigation on the Secondary Upper High School in Sweden
University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaperAbstract : Studies reveal a variation in the effects on education outcome from various social, political, and economical factors. The constant change makes it challenging to collect relevant data, and yet estimate a precise model which would still be applicable after a period of time. READ MORE
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5. Is there a need for more male teachers in primary school? A cross-country study on gender role model effects on educational outcome using PISA scores from 2000-2012
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomiAbstract : The Programme for International Student Assessments (PISA) has enabled cross-country studies on educational outcome, which is proven to be important for economic growth. The latest release of the 2012 PISA results has induced worldwide debates on how to best enhance the national outcomes. READ MORE
