Stockholm university
Department of Teaching and Learning

Symposium: Mathematical Language in Transitions – From Secondary to Tertiary

Webinar

Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025

Time: 13.00 – 15.00

Location: Online via Zoom (link below)

This symposium focus on the linguistic aspects involved in transition from secondary to tertiary mathematics education.

Speakers

Portrait of Kerstin Hein.
Kerstin Hein. Photo: Private
Portrait of Igor' Kontorovich.
Igor' Kontorovich. Photo: Private
Portrait of Lisa Österling.
Lisa Österling. Photo: Private
Portrait of Iresha Ratnyake.
Iresha Ratnyake. Photo: Private

We are pleased to invite you to the first LeTME Online Symposium, which bring together international researchers exploring novel approaches to the relationship between mathematical language and mathematics learning. In particular, the symposium will focus on the linguistic aspects involved in transitions from secondary to tertiary mathematics education.

Discussant

  • Tomas Bergqvist, Umeå University, Sweden

Speakers

  • Kerstin Hein, Technical University of Dortmund, Germany
  • Igor' Kontorovich, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
  • Alexander Schüler-Meyer & Thomais Karavi, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
  • Lisa Österling & Iresha Ratnayake, Stockholm University, Sweden & The University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
 

Participate via Zoom

Date: Wednesday 1 October 2025
Time: 13:00 – 15:00 (CET)

Program

13:00

First session
TWO THEORETICAL APPROACHES: COMMOGNITION AND SFL

  • Introduction:
    Kerstin Hein, Technical University of Dortmund, Germany
    Prepositions – The linguistic challenge at the end of school and its relevance for higher education
    Abstract – Kerstin Hein (112 Kb)
  • Igor' Kontorovich, The University of Hong Kong
    Giving the same name to different things: On the challenges and opportunities in the secondary-tertiary transition
    Abstract – Igor' Kontorovich (109 Kb)
  • Q&A
5 minutes break

13:50

Second session
FROM LEARNER CHALLENGES TO TEACHER STRATEGIES

  • Alexander Schüler-Meyer & Thomais Karavi, Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands
    Learning mathematics in English-speaking Bachelor programs – what challenges does the "new" language create during the secondary-tertiary transition?
    Abstract – Alexander Schüler-Meyer & Thomais Karavi (116 Kb)
  • Lisa Österling & Iresha Ratnayake, Stockholm University, Sweden & The University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka
    Teachers' language for mathematical processes in an algebra lesson teaching with digital technology
    Abstract – Lisa Österling and Iresha Ratnayake (113 Kb)
  • Q&A
  • Discussion lead by Tomas Bergqvist.

14:55

Closing remarks
Theme
Mathematics and Statistics - Theme page School, Education and Learning - Theme page
Research subject
Mathematics Education
Research group

Last updated: July 8, 2025

Source: Department of Teaching and Learning

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