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Developing teacher capability in statistical reasoning and modelling
This project investigates how teachers develop confidence and capability in teaching statistics, probability, and modelling. It focuses on strengthening pedagogical and content knowledge in complex mathematical domains.This project builds on extensive experience in pre-service teacher education and research on strengthening statistical reasoning and conceptual understanding.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy
- Faculty
- Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
- School
- School of Education
Data reasoning to extend domain knowledge in deep learning
A wide variety of companies now use personalized prediction models to improve customer satisfaction, for example, detecting cancer relapses, Detecting Attacks in Networks (e.g., SDN) or understanding Customer Online Shopping Behaviour. However, the dramatic increase in size and complexity of newly generated data from various sources is creating a number of challenges for domain experts to make personalized prediction.For example, early detection of cancer can drastically improve the chance and successful treatment. Recently, supervised deep learning has brought breakthroughs in …
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy, Honours
- Faculty
- Faculty of Science
- School
- School of Computer Science
- Research centre(s)
- Centre for Data Science
AI, data, and mathematical thinking in education
This project explores how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, influence mathematical thinking, teaching, and learning. It focuses on how students and teachers engage with data-rich and AI-supported environments.The project aligns with ongoing work in quantitative reasoning, modelling, and educational innovation, including research on adaptive learning technologies.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy
- Faculty
- Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
- School
- School of Education
Bridging Real-World Modelling and Secondary Mathematics Education
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.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy
- Faculty
- Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
- School
- School of Education
Mathematics Teacher Education Across the Primary–Secondary Continuum
This project examines how mathematics teacher education develops across primary and secondary contexts, focusing on curriculum, pedagogy, reasoning, and assessment.The project builds on current research examining how teacher education is designed differently across contexts and schooling levels.
- Study level
- PhD, Master of Philosophy
- Faculty
- Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice
- School
- School of Education
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