Mathematics Education












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            Characteristics of the Studies

            Candidates for doctoral studies in Didactics of Mathematics are expected to:
            • how interest in mathematics education in general (for example, by taking part in scienti
              and conferences for teachers),

            • have an overview of the most important scientific journals and books related to mathemat
            • have an idea of the area of mathematics education they are willing to focus on in their 
              be able to specify it in a written project (including tentative research questions, meth

              theoretical background and a list of references).
            Program without specialization.


            Entrance Examination
            Discussion about applicant’s research projekt proposal. The research project up to 10 page

            together with the application to the Department of Science, Faculty of Education, Charles 
            quality of the project is important in order to be assessed by the entrance committee, whi
            the candidate's readiness to do research in mathematics education. Discussion about the re

            the candidate's list of scientific literature on mathematics education (must be sent toget
            application).


            Evaluation Criteria:
            The applicant can get a maximum of ten points, the number of points for the admission to s
            at least seven points.


            Candidates are admitted to study if they meet all admission requirements
            a) officially-verified certification of completed undergraduate degree (Master´s degree pr

            b) to pass an entrance examination, reach minimum number of point determined by the Dean,
            c) to meet any other requirements specified by a given field of study.


            Graduate Profile
            The graduate of the PhD studies in mathematics education is prepared to deal with both the
            application problems in the mathematical education of children and adults and carry out bo

            and pedagogical activities. He/she contributes to the improvement of mathematical educatio
            to the professionalization of teachers. He/she can work at universities, in scientific ins
            a highly qualified teacher-mediator between research and practice. He/she is able to: reco

            key topics of the field; propose, realise and evaluate research bringing original results;
            follow local and international scientific literature and appraise it critically; publish r
            work in refereed journals, at local and international conferences, in textbooks and possib



            Doc. RNDr. Naďa Vondrová, Ph.D., Supervisor of Doctoral Studies

            nada.vondrova@pedf.cuni.cz