The development of mathematical literacy in schools is of significant concern at the policy
level, and research is an important source of information in this process. This review article …

This study examined the reliability and validity of the Classroom Assessment Scoring
System–Secondary (CLASS-S) in Finnish classrooms. Trained observers coded classroom …

This article explores effective mathematics teaching as constructed in Finnish and Swedish
teacher educators' discourses. Based on interview data from teacher educators as well as …

Finland has recently reformed the national school curriculum, basing it on so-called twenty-
first century skills. The curriculum prescribes that schools must organise at least one …

The aim of the study is to investigate and compare approaches to algebra in the Estonian,
Finnish, and Swedish national core curricula (Grades 1–9). Despite the similarities in the …

Previous research has shown that teachers are central actors in teaching, but the great
importance of the use of curriculum materials for teachers has also been highlighted …

Research on mathematics teacher professional development has emphasized primarily
teaching quality enhancement. Mathematics task as one of the vital components in …

ABSTRACT Following approximately 1,800 Finnish children, this longitudinal study
examined the associations between students' perceived social support (teacher-student …

In this article, we analyse the problem-solving-related beliefs, competence and classroom
practice of three Cypriot upper-primary teachers. Data derived from semi-structured …

This paper investigates the impact of social interactions on mathematical language
development in children during cooperative learning in a fourth grade mathematics …