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Sara Julsgård is a PhD student at Linköping University, focusing on the teaching of logarithms in upper secondary school mathematics. Her research examines the challenges posed by the complex nature of logarithms and how various representations of the concept can influence student understanding. Logarithms, with their origins in the 17th century, have advanced fields such as astronomy, engineering, and medicine by connecting arithmetic and geometric patterns and transforming mathematical operations. Sara's work investigates how logarithms are taught and understood at the secondary education level, exploring themes such as the choices instructors make in presenting definitions and representations. Through her teaching roles in the primary and secondary school teacher programs, she aims to deepen the understanding of mathematics education among future mathematics teachers. Sara holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology (2022) and completed a Secondary School Teacher Programme with a specialization in Teaching in Mathematics and Biology (2023). Currently, she is involved in several mathematics education courses and represents her peers on the board of the Faculty of Educational Sciences.
Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Serves as a deputy representative on the Board of Faculty of Educational Sciences, providing a student perspective in academic discussions.
Linköping University • Linköping, Sweden
Involved in teaching courses related to mathematics education for both primary and secondary school teacher programs.
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