M A D I F – 15
The fifteenth research conference in mathematics education
Gothenburg
January 27–28, 2026
Welcome to the fifteenth research conference of
the Swedish society for research in mathematics education (SMDF).
The theme of the conference is
Talking mathematics
Matematik – ett samtalsämne
Invited keynote speakers
Professor Jo Boaler
Graduate School of Education, Stanford University, U.S.
A Mindset Mathematics Approach
Recent years have seen an explosion of scientific evidence showing that there is a different way to teach and learn mathematics. When people take a “mindset mathematics” approach in all grades, different pathways open up, leading to higher, and more equitable achievement. A mindset mathematics approach involves teaching math(s) as a conceptual subject, highlighting the connections between ideas, giving students mindset messages as they learn. In this presentation I will share videos of the approaches in action, and the research behind the approaches.
Professor Johan Lithner
Department of Science and Mathematics Education & Umeå Mathematics Education Research Centre (UMERC), Umeå University
Learning by Imitative and Creative Reasoning
The research program Learning by Imitative and Creative Reasoning started in the 1990:s as an attempt to understand students’ learning difficulties in mathematics. One outcome is a research framework that contrasts common but ineffective teaching and learning approaches based on imitation of procedures with more effective learning through creative reasoning utilizing the potential of mathematics. The framework has been applied in analyses of learning processes, in quasi-experiments testing more efficient task designs and in design research developing teacher support for students in need of help with their problem-solving.
The conference welcomes researchers in mathematics education, teacher educators, teachers, as well as others with an interest in mathematics education research.
The conference opens 16.00 January 27 and closes 17.00 January 28
The conference welcomes researchers in mathematics education, teacher educators, teachers, as well as others with an interest in mathematics education research.
Call for papers (obs ny deadline)
Paper template – Short communication
Program
Registration for MADIF15 is now closed