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Magnus Österholm is a Professor of Mathematics Education with a focus on the role of language in communication and learning within the teaching of mathematics. He has conducted research at secondary and tertiary levels, as well as at the primary level. His main research interests include exploring teachers' beliefs, professional development, and the interaction between natural language and symbolic language in mathematics teachings. He leads the research group 'Language Communication Mathematics Education' in collaboration with Ewa Bergqvist. Magnus has researched various projects addressing students' comprehension of mathematics texts, implementing written curricula, and the connections between argumentation types and students' understanding of mathematical explanations.
Umeå University • Umeå
Professor in Mathematics Education focusing on the relationship between language and mathematics teaching.
Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.