Overview
Background
Professor Peter Galbraith has an outstanding profile in mathematics education. In research, Peter’s major contribution has been in the field of mathematical modelling and the teaching of modelling to secondary school students. Peter is widely recognised for his international leadership in mathematics education. He has served on the editorial board of Educational Studies in Mathematics since 1999.
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Peter Galbraith is:
- Not available for supervision
Works
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2024
Book Chapter
Mathematical modelling of real-world phenomena
Brown, Jill P., Stillman, Gloria A., Galbraith, Peter L. and Ng, Kit Ee Dawn (2024). Mathematical modelling of real-world phenomena. Research in mathematics education in Australasia 2020-2023. (pp. 29-57) edited by Carmel Mesiti, Wee Tiong Seah, Berinderjeet Kaur, Cath Pearn, Anthony Jones, Scott Cameron, Emma Every and Kate Copping. Singapore: Springer Nature. doi: 10.1007/978-981-97-1964-8_3
2024
Book Chapter
Modelling, teaching, and reflecting: what more i have learned?
Galbraith, Peter (2024). Modelling, teaching, and reflecting: what more i have learned?. International perspectives on the teaching and learning of mathematical modelling. (pp. 137-147) edited by Hans-Stefan Siller, Vince Geiger and Gabriele Kaiser. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-53322-8_10
2021
Journal Article
Developing a task design and implementation framework for fostering mathematical modelling competencies
Geiger, Vince, Galbraith, Peter, Niss, Mogens and Delzoppo, Catherine (2021). Developing a task design and implementation framework for fostering mathematical modelling competencies. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 109 (2), 313-336. doi: 10.1007/s10649-021-10039-y
2020
Book Chapter
Rising to the challenge: promoting mathematical modelling as real-world problem solving
Galbraith, Peter, Holton, Derek and Turner, Ross (2020). Rising to the challenge: promoting mathematical modelling as real-world problem solving. Mathematical modelling education and sense-making. (pp. 253-263) edited by Gloria Ann Stillman, Gabriele Kaiser and Christine Erna Lampen. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-37673-4_22
2019
Journal Article
It’s part of my life and the modelling process
Galligan, Linda, Axelsen, Taryn, Pennicott, Toni, Addie, Ron, Galbraith, Peter and Woolcott, Geoff (2019). It’s part of my life and the modelling process. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 22 (4), 355-378. doi: 10.1007/s10857-019-09426-3
2018
Journal Article
Using mathematics to solve real world problems: the role of enablers
Geiger, Vincent, Stillman, Gloria, Brown, Jill, Galbriath, Peter and Niss, Mogens (2018). Using mathematics to solve real world problems: the role of enablers. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 30 (1), 7-19. doi: 10.1007/s13394-017-0217-3
2017
Book Chapter
The primacy of ‘noticing’: A key to successful modelling
Galbraith, Peter, Stillman, Gloria Ann and Brown, Jill P. (2017). The primacy of ‘noticing’: A key to successful modelling. International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling. (pp. 83-94) edited by Gloria Ann Stillman, Werner Blum and Gabriele Kaiser. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-62968-1_7
2016
Book Chapter
Research into mathematical applications and modelling
Stillman, Gloria, Brown, Jill, Galbraith, Peter and Ng, Kit Ee Dawn (2016). Research into mathematical applications and modelling. Research in mathematics education in Australasia 2012-2015. (pp. 281-304) edited by Katie Makar, Shelley Dole, Jana Visnovska, Merrilyn Goos, Anne Bennison and Kym Fry. Singapore, Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-10-1419-2_14
2015
Book Chapter
Modelling, education, and the epistemic fallacy
Galbraith, Peter (2015). Modelling, education, and the epistemic fallacy. Mathematical modelling in education research and practice: cultural, social and cognitive influences. (pp. 339-349) edited by Gloria Ann Stillman, Werner Blum and Maria Salett Biembengut. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-18272-8
2015
Book Chapter
'Noticing' in the practice of modelling as real world problem solving
Galbraith, Peter (2015). 'Noticing' in the practice of modelling as real world problem solving. Werner blum und seine beitrage zum modellieren im mathematikunterricht. (pp. 151-166) edited by Gabriele Kaiser and Hans-Wolfgang Henn. Wiesbaden, Germany: Springer Spektrum. doi: 10.1007/978-3-658-09532-1
2013
Journal Article
Out of the frying pan: into the fire of post-global financial crisis (GFC) university management
Galbraith, Peter (2013). Out of the frying pan: into the fire of post-global financial crisis (GFC) university management. Higher Education Policy, 26 (4), 523-550. doi: 10.1057/hep.2013.12
2013
Conference Publication
Students and real world applications: still a challenging mix
Galbraith, Peter (2013). Students and real world applications: still a challenging mix. MERGA 36: 36th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 7-11 July, 2013. Adelaide, SA, Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
2013
Book Chapter
The role of textbooks in developing a socio-critical perspective on mathematical modelling in secondary classrooms
Stillman, Gloria Ann, Brown, Jill P., Faragher, Rhonda, Geiger, Vince and Galbraith, Peter (2013). The role of textbooks in developing a socio-critical perspective on mathematical modelling in secondary classrooms. Teaching mathematical modelling: connecting to research and practice. (pp. 361-371) edited by Gloria Ann Stillman, Gabriele Kaiser, Werner Blum and Jill P. Brown. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-6540-5_30
2013
Book Chapter
Challenges in modelling challenges: intents and purposes
Stillman, Gloria, Brown, Jill P. and Galbraith, Peter (2013). Challenges in modelling challenges: intents and purposes. Teaching mathematical modelling: connecting to research and practice. (pp. 217-227) edited by Gloria Ann Stillman, Gabriele Kaiser, Werner Blum and Jill P. Brown. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-6540-5_19
2013
Book Chapter
From conference to community: an ICTMA journey - the Ken Houston Inaugural Lecture
Galbraith, Peter (2013). From conference to community: an ICTMA journey - the Ken Houston Inaugural Lecture. Teaching mathematical modelling: connecting to research and practice. (pp. 27-45) edited by Gloria Ann Stillman, Gabriele Kaiser, Werner Blum and Jill P. Brown. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-6540-5_2
2012
Journal Article
Scoring points: goals for real world problem solving
Galbraith, Peter (2012). Scoring points: goals for real world problem solving. Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 26 (2), 51-62.
2012
Book
Higher education management and operational research: demonstrating new practices and metaphors
Gary Bell, Jon Warwick and Peter Galbraith eds. (2012). Higher education management and operational research: demonstrating new practices and metaphors. Educational Futures (EDUFUT, volume 54), Rotterdam, Netherlands: Sense Publishers. doi: 10.1007/978-94-6091-976-3
2012
Book Chapter
The need for new higher education management practices and metaphors
Bell, Gary, Warwick, Jon and Galbraith, Peter (2012). The need for new higher education management practices and metaphors. Higher education management and operational research: demonstrating new practices and metaphors. (pp. 3-28) edited by Gary Bell, Jon Warwick and Peter Galbraith. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers. doi: 10.1007/978-94-6091-976-3_1
2012
Journal Article
Models of modelling: genres, purposes or perspectives
Galbraith, Peter (2012). Models of modelling: genres, purposes or perspectives. Journal of Mathematical Modelling and Application, 1 (5), 3-16.
2012
Book Chapter
Making a bed to lie in: system dynamics behind university management stress
Galbraith, Peter (2012). Making a bed to lie in: system dynamics behind university management stress. Higher education management and operational research: demonstrating new practices and metaphors. (pp. 179-208) edited by Gary Bell, Jon Warwick and Peter Galbraith. Rotterdam, Netherlands: Sense Publishers. doi: 10.1007/978-94-6091-976-3_11
Funding
Past funding
Supervision
Availability
- Emeritus Professor Peter Galbraith is:
- Not available for supervision
Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Students Engaging With Professional Mathematical Software: A Study of First-Year University Mathematics Learning with Matlab
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Merrilyn Goos
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD OF UNCERTAINTY; POSTSTRUCTURALISMS AND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION
Principal Advisor
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2002
Doctor Philosophy
ASSESSING HIGHER ORDER MATHEMATICAL THINKING THROUGH APPLICATIONS
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Learning Mathematics with Technology from a Social Perspective: A Study of Secondary Students' Iindividual and Collaborative Practices in a Technologically Rich Mathematics Classroom
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Merrilyn Goos
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
FUTURES OF EDUCATION: FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES AND CULTURAL PLURALISM
Associate Advisor
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