Supervisors
Dr Charisse Farr
- Position
- Senior Lecturer in Secondary Mathematics Education
- Division / Faculty
- Faculty of CI, Education & Social Justice
Professor Dann Mallet
- Position
- Professor in STEM Education
- Division / Faculty
- Faculty of CI, Education & Social Justice
Overview
This project explores how authentic modelling approaches (for example Bayesian reasoning and systems thinking) can be integrated into secondary mathematics classrooms to enhance engagement and conceptual understanding.
Research activities
- Design-based research.
- Classroom interventions.
- Qualitative and quantitative learning analysis.
Outcomes
- Design modelling-based learning experiences.
- Examine student engagement with real-world problems.
- Evaluate teaching practices.
Skills and experience
Background in mathematics education or teaching, with interest in curriculum and pedagogy.
Keywords
- Mathematics education
- modelling
- real-world learning
- Bayesian reasoning
- systems thinking
- secondary education
- curriculum design
- student engagement
Contact
Contact the supervisor for more information.