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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2000
Journal Article
A money problem: A source of insight into problem solving action
Goos, Merrilyn, Galbraith, Peter and Renshaw, Peter (2000). A money problem: A source of insight into problem solving action. International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, April 13, 1-21.
1999
Conference Publication
Futures studies: How does maths fit in?
Galbraith, P. L. (1999). Futures studies: How does maths fit in?. 36th Annual Conference of The Mathematical Association of Victoria, Melbourne, 2-3 Dec 1999. Melbourne: Mathematical Association of Victoria.
1999
Conference Publication
Important issues in applications and modelling
Galbraith, P. L. (1999). Important issues in applications and modelling. AAMT Virtual Conference 1999, Web-based, 20 Aug - 24 Sept 1999. Adelaide: Aust. Association of Mathematics Teachers.
1999
Conference Publication
Assumptions and context: Exploring their contribution to modelling performance
Galbraith, P. L. and Stillman, G. (1999). Assumptions and context: Exploring their contribution to modelling performance. 9th International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematical Modelling and Applications, Lisbon, 1-5 Aug 1999. Lisbon: Fac. of Sciences, Univ. of Lisbon.
1999
Book
Forecasting Teacher Supply and Demand: Searching for Shangri-la -- or chasing rainbows?
Galbraith, P. L. (1999). Forecasting Teacher Supply and Demand: Searching for Shangri-la -- or chasing rainbows?. Flaxton, Qld.: Post Pressed.
1999
Conference Publication
Technology, mathematics, and people: Interactions in a community of practice
Galbraith, P. L., Renshaw, P., Goos, M. and Geiger, V. (1999). Technology, mathematics, and people: Interactions in a community of practice. MERGA 22, Adelaide, 4-7 July 1999. Adelaide: Mathematics Education Res. Group of Australasia.
1999
Conference Publication
Universities as learning organisations--or not!
Galbraith, P. L. (1999). Universities as learning organisations--or not!. 17th International Conference of the System Dynamics Society, Wellington, New Zealand, 20-23 July, 1999. Albany, New York: System Dynamics Society.
1999
Conference Publication
Prioritising mathematical skill for an educated workforce
Galbraith, P. L., Haines, C. and Leigh, C. (1999). Prioritising mathematical skill for an educated workforce. CIEAEM 51, Chichester, UK, 21-26 July 1999. Chichester, UK: Int. Commission for the Study and Improvement of Mathematics.
1999
Journal Article
Systems thinking: A missing component in higher educational planning?
Galbraith, P. L. (1999). Systems thinking: A missing component in higher educational planning?. Higher Education Policy, 12 (2), 141-157. doi: 10.1016/S0952-8733(99)00004-5
1999
Book
Specialist Mathematics: VCE 2000-2003 Supplement
Fitzpatrick, J. B., Galbraith, P. L. and Henry, B. (1999). Specialist Mathematics: VCE 2000-2003 Supplement. Melbourne: Heinemann.
1999
Conference Publication
A tale of two cities: When mathematics, computers, and students meet
Galbraith, P. L., Haines, C. and Pemberton, M. R. (1999). A tale of two cities: When mathematics, computers, and students meet. MERGA 22, Adelaide, 4-7 July 1999. Adelaide: Mathematics Education Res. Group of Australasia.
1999
Conference Publication
Conceptual and procedural demands embedded in modelling tasks
Galbraith, P. L. and Haines, C. (1999). Conceptual and procedural demands embedded in modelling tasks. 9th International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematical Modelling and Applications, Lisbon, 1-5 Aug 1999. Lisbon: Fac. of Sciences, Univ. of Lisbon.
1999
Book Chapter
Establishing a community of practice in a secondary mathematics classroom
Goos, M., Galbraith, P. L. and Renshaw, P. (1999). Establishing a community of practice in a secondary mathematics classroom. Learning mathematics: from hierarchies to networks. (pp. 36-61) edited by Leone Burton. London: Falmer Press. doi: 10.4324/9780203016466-9
1998
Journal Article
'We're supposed to be discussing stuff!': Processes of resistance and inclusion in secondary mathematics classrooms.
Goos, Merrilyn, Renshaw, Peter and Galbraith, Peter (1998). 'We're supposed to be discussing stuff!': Processes of resistance and inclusion in secondary mathematics classrooms.. Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 12 (2), 20-31.
1998
Journal Article
System dynamics and university management
Galbraith P.L. (1998). System dynamics and university management. System Dynamics Review, 14 (1), 69-84. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1099-1727(199821)14:13.0.co;2-t
1998
Journal Article
Cross-Curriculum Applications of Mathematics
Galbraith P. (1998). Cross-Curriculum Applications of Mathematics. ZDM - International Journal on Mathematics Education, 30 (4), 107-109. doi: 10.1007/BF02653150
1998
Journal Article
Applying mathematics with real world connections: Metacognitive characteristics of secondary students
Stillman, Gloria A. and Galbraith, Peter L. (1998). Applying mathematics with real world connections: Metacognitive characteristics of secondary students. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 36 (2), 157-194. doi: 10.1023/a:1003246329257
1998
Journal Article
Developing a diagnostic framework for evaluating student approaches to applied mathematics problems
Geiger, Vince and Galbraith, Peter (1998). Developing a diagnostic framework for evaluating student approaches to applied mathematics problems. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 29 (4), 533-559. doi: 10.1080/0020739980290406
1997
Journal Article
Towards scientific literacy for the third millennium: A view from Australia
Galbraith P.L., Carss M.C., Grice R.D., Endean L. and Warry M. (1997). Towards scientific literacy for the third millennium: A view from Australia. International Journal of Science Education, 19 (4), 447-467. doi: 10.1080/0950069970190407
1996
Journal Article
Do it this way! metacognitive strategies in collaborative mathematical problem solving
Goos M. and Galbraith P. (1996). Do it this way! metacognitive strategies in collaborative mathematical problem solving. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 30 (3), 229-260. doi: 10.1007/BF00304567
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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