Research group Mathematical and analytical competence of professionals

The research group investigates which mathematical and analytical competence professionals need now that workplaces are changing rapidly due to digitalization and technology. We are committed to equip (prospective) professionals with confidence and a problem-solving attitude to deal with mathematical, numerical and statistical problems in workplace situations.

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Eye-teach-stats

Paedagogische Hoschschule Heidelberg, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg

Mathematics teachers lack not only essential statistical knowledge, but also an understanding of students' conceptions and difficulties and how to deal with them. The project addresses this directly through innovative training methods using eye-tracking vignettes.

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Numeracy and debt - searching for relations

PhD research on the relations between numeracy in a financial context and how it might contribute to debt.

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Mathematics for future engineers: from theory to application

In this project we identify what the young engineer needs in terms of techno-mathematical skills and how education can connect.

Initiating a Common European Numeracy Framework
- Kees Hoogland, Marlies Auer, Javier Diez-Palomar, Niamh O'Meara, Mieke van Groenestijn
- Research.Lectorate: Mathematical and analytical competence of professionals
- Lecture
- 2019
Design specifications for a social robot math tutor
- Mike Ligthart, Simone de Droog, Marianne Bossema, Lamia Elloumi, Kees Hoogland, Matthijs Smakman, Koen Hindriks, Somaya Ben Allouch
- Research.Lectorates: Human Experience & Media Design, Mathematical and analytical competence of professionals
- Lecture
- 2023
Introducing density histograms to grades 10 and 12 students Design and tryout of an intervention inspired by embodied instrumentation
- Lonneke Boels, Anna Shvarts
- Research.Lectorate: Mathematical and analytical competence of professionals
- Book
- 2023

The research group contributes to relevant and meaningful education, both within the HU and for other educational institutions. Empirical educational research is carried out together with regional, national, and international partners and translated into education.

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The research group collaborates with regional partners such as Utrecht University and various community colleges and with national and international partners and networks.