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Loughborough United Kingdom Education Mathematics

About the Project

A project in this area will aim to improve our knowledge about effective school mathematics task design.

Many learners experience neither success nor enjoyment from their study of mathematics, and yet success in school mathematics functions as a gatekeeper to young people’s future opportunities, including employment, economic and social stability and health and wellbeing. The tasks that learners are given to do in mathematics lessons are a major factor influencing what they can learn, and improving the design of classroom mathematics tasks has the potential to give learners a more rewarding and positive experience.

This project would draw on insights from mathematics education and cognitive science to develop knowledge about how to improve the design of classroom tasks for secondary school mathematics.

Interested applicants may want to visit www.foster77.co.uk for details of research in this area.

Supervisors

Primary supervisor: Colin Foster

Email: [Email Address Removed]

Entry requirements for United Kingdom

Applicants should have relevant experience in education or a strong interest in schools and mathematics.

English language requirements

Applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements. Further details are available on the International website.

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How to apply

All applications should be made online. Under programme name, select *Mathematics Education*. Please quote the advertised reference number: * ME/CF-Un2/2022 * in your application.

To avoid delays in processing your application, please ensure that you submit the minimum supporting documents.

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Funding Notes

Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessment and operating University facilities such as the library, IT equipment and other support services. University fees and charges can be paid in advance and there are several methods of payment, including online payments and payment by instalment. Fees are reviewed annually and are likely to increase to take into account inflationary pressures.

Where will I study?

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