Emeritus Professor Peter Galbraith
Emeritus Professor

Peter Galbraith

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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

Fields of research

Curriculum and pedagogy Education Education systems Mathematics and numeracy curriculum and pedagogy

Search Professor Peter Galbraith’s works on UQ eSpace

130 works between 1981 and 2024
All (130) Journal Article (42) Book Chapter (39) Conference Publication (42) Book (7)

121 - 130 of 130 works

1992

Journal Article

Towards numeracy for the third millennium: A study of the future of mathematics and mathematics education

Galbraith P.L., Carss M.C., Grice R.D., Endean L. and Warry M.C. (1992). Towards numeracy for the third millennium: A study of the future of mathematics and mathematics education. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 23 (6), 569-593. doi: 10.1007/BF00540061

Towards numeracy for the third millennium: A study of the future of mathematics and mathematics education

1991

Journal Article

Mathematical modelling in senior school mathematics: Implementing an innovation

Clatworthy, Neville J. and Galbraith, Peter L. (1991). Mathematical modelling in senior school mathematics: Implementing an innovation. Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, 10 (1), 6-28. doi: 10.1093/teamat/10.1.6

Mathematical modelling in senior school mathematics: Implementing an innovation

1990

Journal Article

Factors shaping community attitudes to school mathematics: Implications for future curriculum change

Galbraith, Peter L. and Chant, D. (1990). Factors shaping community attitudes to school mathematics: Implications for future curriculum change. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 21 (4), 299-318. doi: 10.1007/BF00304261

Factors shaping community attitudes to school mathematics: Implications for future curriculum change

1990

Journal Article

Beyond Standard Models-Meeting the Challenge of Modelling

Galbraith, P. L. and Clatworthy, N. J. (1990). Beyond Standard Models-Meeting the Challenge of Modelling. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 21 (2), 137-163. doi: 10.1007/BF00304899

Beyond Standard Models-Meeting the Challenge of Modelling

1987

Journal Article

Mathematics from a photograph

Galbraith P. (1987). Mathematics from a photograph. Teaching Mathematics and its Applications, 6 (2), 55-57. doi: 10.1093/teamat/6.2.55

Mathematics from a photograph

1987

Journal Article

A model to inform institutional resource allocation procedures

Galbraith P.L. and Carss B. (1987). A model to inform institutional resource allocation procedures. System Dynamics Review, 3 (1), 28-33. doi: 10.1002/sdr.4260030104

A model to inform institutional resource allocation procedures

1986

Journal Article

The use of mathematical strategies: factors and features affecting performance

Galbraith P.L. (1986). The use of mathematical strategies: factors and features affecting performance. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 17 (4), 413-441. doi: 10.1007/BF00311328

The use of mathematical strategies: factors and features affecting performance

1984

Journal Article

Attitudes to mathematics of beginning undergraduates and prospective teachers: Some implications for education

Galbraith P.L. (1984). Attitudes to mathematics of beginning undergraduates and prospective teachers: Some implications for education. Higher Education, 13 (6), 675-685. doi: 10.1007/BF00137019

Attitudes to mathematics of beginning undergraduates and prospective teachers: Some implications for education

1982

Journal Article

The mathematical vitality of secondary mathematics graduates and prospective teachers: A comparative study

Galbraith P.L. (1982). The mathematical vitality of secondary mathematics graduates and prospective teachers: A comparative study. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 13 (1), 89-112. doi: 10.1007/BF00305499

The mathematical vitality of secondary mathematics graduates and prospective teachers: A comparative study

1981

Journal Article

Aspects of proving: A clinical investigation of process

Galbraith P.L. (1981). Aspects of proving: A clinical investigation of process. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 12 (1), 1-28. doi: 10.1007/BF00386043

Aspects of proving: A clinical investigation of process

Past funding

  • 2017 - 2020
    Using mathematics to solve real world problems: the role of enablers (ARC Discovery Project administered by The Australian Catholic University)
    Australian Catholic University
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Home, School and Community Partnerships to Support Children's Numeracy
    Department of Education, Science, and Training
    Open grant
  • 1998
    Implications of the Interaction of Technological, Mathematical and Personal Characteristics for the Learning of Undergraduate Mathematics in Computer Oriented Settings
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1998 - 2001
    The contribution of technology to enhancing the quality of collaborative action and individual reflection in the learning of senior mathematics
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant
  • 1997
    Implications of interaction of technological, mathematical and personal characteristics for the learning of undergraduate mathematics in
    UQ External Support Enabling Grant
    Open grant
  • 1995 - 1996
    The contribution of collaborative action and individual reflection to the teaching and learning of senior secondary mathematics
    ARC Australian Research Council (Large grants)
    Open grant

Availability

Emeritus Professor Peter Galbraith is:
Not available for supervision

Supervision history

Completed supervision

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