Browsing Department of Mathematical Sciences by Issue Date
Now showing items 101-120 of 388
-
Oscillation theorems for second-order nonlinear neutral delay differential equations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)We analyze the oscillatory behavior of solutions to a class of second-order nonlinear neutral delay differential equations. Our theorems improve a number of related results reported in the literature. -
Mathematics teaching development: Learning from developmental research in Norway
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)This paper is a product of mathematics teaching developmental research projects based on establishing communities of inquiry comprising schoolteachers working at all grades and university-based teacher educator/researchers ... -
On the thermal instability in a horizontal rectangular porous channel heated from below by a constant flux
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)The onset of thermoconvective instability in a rectangular horizontal channel filled with a fluid-saturated porous medium is studied. The channel is heated from below with a constant flux. The top wall is maintained at a ... -
Asymptotic behavior of an odd-order delay differential equation
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)We study asymptotic behavior of solutions to a class of odd-order delay differential equations. Our theorems extend and complement a number of related results reported in the literature. An illustrative example is provided. -
Meningsfylte matematikkoppgaver? En casestudie fra ungdomsskoleelevers aktiviteter knyttet til algebra på en bedrift.
(Master thesis, 2015)"Meaningful mathematics tasks?" is a case study related to 9th grade in Norwegian lower secondary school that visited Returkraft, an energy recovery facility in Kristiansand. During a full day on this enterprise, they ... -
Gutter og jenters opplevelse av matematikk En studie av ungdomsskoleelevers oppfatninger og holdninger til matematikk
(Master thesis, 2015)There are many studies focusing on mathematics in school with particular attention to boys’ and girls’ perspective. I want to give a new contribution that considers whether there are differences in how boys and girls see ... -
SimReal+ i matematikkundervisning på universitetsnivå En studie av lærerens orkestreringer i relasjon til verktøyets nytteverdi for studentene
(Master thesis, 2015)This thesis is a case study conducted in the first year of engineering studies at the University of Agder. The course observed is physics, where the software SimReal+ is integrated into the teaching. The study focuses the ... -
Utfordringer i matematikkoppgaver på 10.trinn En komparativ studie av to 10.trinns oppgavebøker og eksamensoppgaver i perioden 2010-2014, med hensyn på hvordan og i hvor stor grad elevene blir utfordret.
(Master thesis, 2015)The main goal of this study is to figure out what type of challenges and to what extent pupil can expect to get challenged when they are working in textbooks from school and on the exam after 10th grade. Mathematics is ... -
To læreverks presentasjon av algebra på 8. trinn En analyse og sammenligning
(Master thesis, 2015)The aim of this study was to analyze how two textbooks and associated material present algebra in eighth grade, and whether they are focusing on facilitating instrumental understanding or relational understanding. Skemp’s ... -
En ungdomsskolelærers oppfatning om bruk av praktiske aktiviteter i matematikkundervisningen
(Master thesis, 2015)The aim of this study was to illuminate a teacher’s beliefs and attitudes towards practical activities in mathematics. To reveal this, I developed a teaching plan consisting of four activities. In which the students were ... -
En meningsfull tilnærming til logaritmer En designstudie om introduksjon av logaritmer gjennom repetert divisjon
(Master thesis, 2015)This study is about finding a more effective method of introducing logarithms. As part of my study, I developed a new teaching material. The definition of logarithms in the new material is based on repeated division in the ... -
Bruk av video i matematikkundervisning En kvalitativ studie av produksjon og bruk av undervisningsvideoer i matematikkundervisning.
(Master thesis, 2015)The aim of this thesis is to gain insight into three teachers ' thoughts about their own educational videos in mathematics. In addition, I will examine how a course with extensive use of videos can work in practice. The ... -
Matematikkundervisning i skolen - Grunnskolelærerstudenters egne erfaringer som elev i skolen
(Master thesis, 2015)The purpose of this study has been to gain some insight into how pre-service teachers experienced mathematics and the teaching of mathematics from school age up until they meet the subject in their formal education. In ... -
Oscillation of fourth-order quasilinear differential equations
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
Rockefeller Philanthropy and Mathematical Emigration between World Wars
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
The introduction of functions at lower secondary and upper secondary school
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
Toward a More Sustainable Pre-service Teacher Education: A Study in Progress
(Chapter, 2015)Introduction This chapter presents some basic ideas and discussions in a currently running research project at the University of Agder, Norway. The project aims to develop a more holistic and sustainable teacher education ... -
How much space for communication is there for a low achieving student in a heterogeneous group?
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
Distributed authority and opportunities for children’s agency in mathematical activities in kindergarten
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2015) -
Exploring grade 9 students' assumption making when mathematizing
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2015)