Dr. Magnus Österholm

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå

Professor in Mathematics Education focusing on the relationship between language and mathematics teaching.

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.