Real Life Math - Improving student teachers' mathematical literacy in real life contexts
Project
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2027
School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, Philosophical Faculty
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Real Life Math -project aims to improve the understanding of mathematical literacy in real life contexts for student teachers in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho and Finland. Through collaboration between four countries and six higher education institutions the project explores the potential of combining mathematical literacy with consumer studies and home economics content topics. The project aims to develop teacher education and the activities include mobility initiatives, hybrid workshops, webinars and co-development of a common learning unit.
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Improving student teachers’ mathematical literacy in real life contexts (RealLifeMath) RLM project aims to improve the understanding of mathematical… -
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The first face-to-face planning meeting took place in Joensuu from October 1st to 9th, 2025. After an extended period of remote collaboration and…
Cooperation
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Saara Lehto (Asiantuntija, tiedekasvatus)
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Adri Du Toit (Professor)
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Khanyisani Ngwenya (Vanhempi yliopistonlehtori)
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Magda Kloppers (Professor)
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Johanna Hokkanen
University LecturerSchool of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, Philosophical Faculty -
Johanna Rämö
University LecturerDepartment of Physics and Mathematics, Faculty of Science, Forestry and Technology -
Marilla Kortesalmi
University LecturerSchool of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, Philosophical Faculty