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Peter Frejd

Associate Professor, Docent

Research

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Teaching and learning statistics at the secondary level

Research shows that it is challenging for students to learn statistical concepts and methods. Teachers need preparedness and tools to be able to support their students. The project therefore studies the teaching and learning of statistics.

Publications

2025

Jonas Bergman Ärlebäck, Peter Frejd (2025) Exploring Swedish secondary students' mathematical models of fairness in ranking real-life, multi-faceted heptathlon outcomes ZDM - the International Journal on Mathematics Education (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

2024

Jonas Ärlebäck Bergman, Peter Frejd, Robert Schaller, Patrick Skibda (2024) Mathematical literacy in the context of probability and statistics: A Theoretical discussion and an example from a research project International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning for Mathematical Literacy, p. 152-177 (Chapter in book) Continue to DOI
Peter Frejd, Jonas Bergman Ärlebäck (2024) Mathematical modelling in vocational mathematics education: A literature review focusing on vertical and horizontal mathematising Researching Mathematical Modelling Education in Disruptive Times, p. 127-136 (Chapter in book) Continue to DOI
Peter Frejd, Jonas Bergman Ärlebäck, Pauline Vos (2024) Fostering student's mathematical literacy through mathematical modelling tasks International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning for Mathematical Literacy, p. 178-203 (Chapter in book) Continue to DOI
Peter Frejd, Pauline Vos (2024) The spirit of mathematical modeling-a philosophical study on the occasion of 50 years of mathematical modeling education The Mathematics Enthusiast, Vol. 21, p. 269-300 (Article in journal) Continue to DOI

Organisation

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Analysis and Mathematics Education (ANDI)

The Division of Analysis and Mathematics Education conducts both interdisciplinary and applied research in various branches of analysis and didactics of mathematics.
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Department of Mathematics (MAI)

The department conducts research in computational mathematics, mathematics and applied mathematics, mathematical statistics, and optimization. We provide courses to students in most degree programmes in mathematics, science and engineering.
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About LiU

Linköping University, LiU, offers innovative education and boundary-crossing research. The students are among the most desirable in the labour market and international rankings consistently place LiU as a leading global university.

News

SEK 26.3 million for research in educational sciences

Seven research projects at LiU have been awarded grants in the Swedish Research Council’s annual funding round for educational sciences. The projects range from heroes wearing tights in the classroom to background noise and bullying.

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