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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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
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. 179-207) edited by Gary Bell, Jon Warwick and Peter Galbraith. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
2012
Book Chapter
Mathematical modelling: Some issues and reflections
Stillman, Gloria and Galbraith, Peter (2012). Mathematical modelling: Some issues and reflections. Mathematikunterricht im Kintext von Realitat, Kultur und Lehrerprofessionalitat: Festschrift fur Gabriele Kaiser. (pp. 97-105) edited by Werner Blum, Rita Borromeo Ferri and Katja Maab. Wiesbaden, Germany: Springer Spektrum. doi: 10.1007/978-3-8348-2389-2_11
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
2011
Conference Publication
Modelling as real world problem solving: Translating rhetoric into action
Galbraith, Peter (2011). Modelling as real world problem solving: Translating rhetoric into action. Mathematics: Traditions and [New] Practices: AAMT-MERGA Conference 2011, Alice Springs, NT, Australia, 3 - 7 July 2011. Wahroonga, NSW, Australia: AAMT & MERGA.
2011
Book Chapter
Evolution of applications and modelling in a senior secondary curriculum
Stillman, Gloria and Galbraith, Peter (2011). Evolution of applications and modelling in a senior secondary curriculum. Trends in teaching and learning of mathematical modelling: ICTMA 14. (pp. 689-699) edited by Gabriele Kaiser, Werner Blum, Rita Borromeo Ferri and Gloria Stillman. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-0910-2_66
2011
Conference Publication
Models of modelling: Is there a first among equals?
Galbraith, Peter (2011). Models of modelling: Is there a first among equals?. Mathematics: Traditions and [New] Practices AAMT-MERGA Conference 2011, Alice Springs, Australia, 3-7 July 2011. Wahroonga, NSW, Australia: AAMT & MERGA.
2011
Book Chapter
Modelling in tertiary education - Overview
Galbraith, Peter (2011). Modelling in tertiary education - Overview. Trends in teaching and learning of mathematical modelling: ICTMA 14. (pp. 441-444) edited by Gabriele Kaiser, Werner Blum, Rita Borromeo Ferri and Gloria Stillman. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-0910-2
2010
Journal Article
Researching applications and mathematical modelling in mathematics learning and teaching
Stillman, Gloria, Brown, Jill and Galbraith, Peter (2010). Researching applications and mathematical modelling in mathematics learning and teaching. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 22 (2), 1-6. doi: 10.1007/BF03217561
2010
Book
Modeling students' mathematical modeling competencies: ICTMA 13
Lesh R., Galbraith P.L., Haines C.R. and Hurford A. (2010). Modeling students' mathematical modeling competencies: ICTMA 13. Boston, MA: Springer US. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0561-1
2010
Book Chapter
Turning ideas into modeling problems
Galbraith, Peter L, Stillman, Gloria and Brown, Jill (2010). Turning ideas into modeling problems. Modeling Students' Mathematical Modeling Competencies: ICTMA 13. (pp. 133-144) edited by Richard Lesh, Peter L. Galbraith, Christopher R. Haines and Andrew Hurford. New York, NY, U.S.A.: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0561-1_11
2010
Journal Article
System dynamics: A lens and scalpel for organisational decision making
Galbraith, Peter (2010). System dynamics: A lens and scalpel for organisational decision making. OR Insight, 23 (2), 96-123. doi: 10.1057/ori.2010.3
2010
Book Chapter
Identifying challenges within transition phases of mathematical modeling activities at Year 9
Stillman, Gloria, Brown, Jill and Galbraith, Peter (2010). Identifying challenges within transition phases of mathematical modeling activities at Year 9. Modeling Students' Mathematical Modeling Competencies: ICTMA 13. (pp. 385-398) edited by Richard Lesh, Peter L. Galbraith, Christopher R. Haines and Andrew Hurford. New York: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0561-1_33
2010
Journal Article
Things may not always be as they seem: The set shot in AFL football
Galbraith, Peter and Lockwood, Terry (2010). Things may not always be as they seem: The set shot in AFL football. Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 24 (2), 29-42.
2009
Conference Publication
Softly, softly: Curriculum change in applications and modelling in the senior secondary curriculum in Queensland
Stillman, G. and Galbraith, P. (2009). Softly, softly: Curriculum change in applications and modelling in the senior secondary curriculum in Queensland. 32nd Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand, 5-9 July 2009. Massey University College of Education: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Incorporated.
2008
Conference Publication
Some thoughts around disciplinary mathematics for teaching
Galbraith, P. (2008). Some thoughts around disciplinary mathematics for teaching. ICMI 2008, Rome, Italy, 5-8 March 2008. Rome, Italy: ICMI.
2008
Book Chapter
Research into the teaching and learning of applications and modeling in Australasia
Stillman, G., Brown, J. and Galbraith, P. (2008). Research into the teaching and learning of applications and modeling in Australasia. Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2004-2007. (pp. 141-164) edited by Forgasz, H., Barkatsas, A., Bishop, A. and Clarke, B.. Rotterdam: Sense Publishers.
2008
Conference Publication
Applications and modeling in mathematics education: Progress to celebrate - so much more to do
Galbraith, P. (2008). Applications and modeling in mathematics education: Progress to celebrate - so much more to do. 10th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Roskilde University, Denmark, 4-11 July 2004. Denmark: IMFUFA, Department of Science, Systems and Models, Roskilde University.
2007
Conference Publication
A framework for success in implementing mathematical modelling in the secondary classroom
Stillman, G., Galbraith, P., Brown, J. and Edwards, I. (2007). A framework for success in implementing mathematical modelling in the secondary classroom. Mathematics: Essential Research, Essential Practice, Wrest Point Hotel Casino, Hobart, TAS, 2-6 July 2007. Adelaide, SA: MERGA Inc.
2007
Book Chapter
Facilitating middle secondary modelling competencies
Galbraith, P., Stillman, G., Brown, J. and Edwards, I. (2007). Facilitating middle secondary modelling competencies. Mathematical Modelling: Education, Engineering and Economics. (pp. 130-140) edited by C. Haines, P. Galbraith, W. Blum and S. Khan. Chichester, United Kingdom: Horwood Publishing. doi: 10.1533/9780857099419.3.130
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
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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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2003
Doctor Philosophy
FUTURES OF EDUCATION: FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES AND CULTURAL PLURALISM
Associate Advisor
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