Real Life Math - Improving student teachers' mathematical literacy in real life contexts
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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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TFK programme, funded projects 2025TFK programme, funded projects 2025
Improving student teachers’ mathematical literacy in real life contexts (RealLifeMath) RLM project aims to improve the understanding of mathematical… -
BLOG Pattern making: Underestimated Mathematics in Action
BLOG Pattern making: Underestimated Mathematics in Action
Real-Life Math in Clothing Textiles and Fashion Design Mathematics is quietly at work behind every well-fitting garment, yet it is often overlooked.… -
BLOG Everyday Mathematics in the Food Lab for Home Economics Student Teachers – Cheese‑making Task
BLOG Everyday Mathematics in the Food Lab for Home Economics Student Teachers – Cheese‑making Task
This project is part of the Real Life Math project. The aim of my project is to increase the visibility of everyday mathematics as part of home… -
BLOG From Everyday Choices to Mathematical Models: Creating Integrated Teaching Material for Home Economics and Mathematics
BLOG From Everyday Choices to Mathematical Models: Creating Integrated Teaching Material for Home Economics and Mathematics
Saara Lehto from the University of Vaasa and LUMA Centre Ostrobothnia and Johanna Rämö and Mari Ponkilainen from the University of Eastern Finland…
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Saara Lehto (Specialist in Science Education)
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Dr. Adri Du Toit (Professor)
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Dr. Mabokang Baatshwana Pheto-Moeti (Retired lecturer)
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Dr. Mkwelie Nhlanhla (Lecturer)
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Dr. Khanyisani Ngwenya (Senior Lecturer)
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Dr. Magda Kloppers (Professor)
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Dr. Florence Sebele (Senior Lecturer)
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University Lecturers
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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