Research group PRIM
PRIM is a research and test development group whose main focus is the assessment of knowledge and competence (mainly in the field of mathematics).

Group description
The focus of PRIM includes development, analysis and design of centrally prepared tests, national evaluations and international knowledge measurements as well as assessment with formative focus and feedback. The research includes both qualitative and quantitative analysis of mainly empirical data. Continuous research activities are conducted in connection with the development of assessment methods and measuring instruments linked to studies of knowledge. Of particular interest are questions about the assessment of mathematics in large-scale national or international studies.

PRIM was founded in 1984 with the initial purpose of developing standard tests in mathematics. Since then, the group has developed, both in content and size, and is today a research and test development group that, among other things, conducts research and develops national tests and support materials in mathematics for both primary and secondary school and adult education. The group also conducts research with a focus on international knowledge studies and the PRIM group is responsible for mathematics in the international studies PISA and TIMSS in Sweden.
Group members
Group managers
Samuel Sollerman
Director PRIM, Senior lecturer

Maria Nordlund
Project leader

Members
Anette Nydahl
Test developer

Anneli Blomqvist
Doctoral student, Test developer

Astrid Pettersson
Professor emerita

Charlotte Nordberg
Test developer

Erica Aldenius
Doctoral student, Test developer

Jenny Ek
Test developer

Johanna Ingmarsdotter Lundmark
Test developer

Karin Rösmer Axelson
Test developer

Katarina Kristiansson
Test developer

Lovisa Sumpter
Professor

Mattias Winnberg
Doctoral student, Test developer

Niclas Evén
Test developer

Niklas Thörn
Test developer

Samantha Ehrlich
Doctoral student, Test developer

Susanne Strand
Test developer

Veronica Palmgren
Administrator

Victor Severyd
Test developer
