Dr. Erika Boström

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erika Boström is an Associate Professor at Umeå University, specializing in Science and Mathematics Education. Her research primarily focuses on formative assessment and the support of students' problem-solving processes in mathematics. She is actively involved in the Umeå Research Centre Mathematics Education and emphasizes the importance of collaborating with teachers to enhance educational practices. Boström also teaches in the teacher education program, focusing on formative assessment in learning and mathematics education. With a background as a secondary school mathematics teacher and a test developer for national mathematics exams, she brings practical insights into her research and teaching. In addition to her academic responsibilities, Boström is the project manager for the Young Researchers Exhibition semifinals in Umeå and engages with Curiosum to develop programs aimed at improving educational outcomes in the community.

Research Interests

Courses

Assessment for Learning Mathematics Education

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.