Academic interests
- Developmental Psychology
- The Development of Mathematical Skills
- Learning Difficulties in Mathematics
- Ordinary and Special Needs Education
Courses taught
Background
- 2019: PhD - Student
- 2017 – 2018: Research Assistant, University of Oslo
- 2016 - 2018: Master’s Degree in Special Needs Education, University of Oslo
- 2014 - 2019: Teacher/Special Needs Educator, Uranienborg skole
- 2013 - 2014: One – Year Study Program in French, University of Caen, Normandy
- 2009 - 2013: General Teacher Education, Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet)
Tags:
Education,
Special Needs Education,
Mathematical learning difficulties
Publications
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Mononen, Riikka; Tapola, Anna; Lopez-Pedersen, Anita & Wahl, Hedda Novang
(2019).
Mathematical Skills as a Predictor of Interest in Mathematics in the First Grade.
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Mononen, Riikka; Tapola, Anna; Lopez-Pedersen, Anita & Wahl, Hedda Novang
(2019).
Mathematical Skills as a Predictor of Interest in Mathematics in the First Grade.
Show summary
This study examined how Norwegian first graders’ (N = 297) mathematical skills predicted their interest (i.e., enjoyment and participation) in mathematics-related activities. Students’ mathematical skills (i.e., relational skills, counting skills and arithmetic) were measured during the school year, six months before their parents answered a questionnaire on child interest. After controlling for students’ gender and parents’ educational level, the results of hierarchical regression analyses showed that mathematical skills statistically significantly predicted both enjoyment and participation (β = .358 and β = .307, respectively). As early mathematical skills seem to enhance later interest in the domain, our findings emphasize the importance of early support for students with weak mathematical skills, before their difficulties start to interfere with motivation and interest.
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Sep. 24, 2019 1:12 PM
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