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The Second International Scientific Colloquium Mathematics and Children : (Learning outcomes), Osijek, April 24, 2009 : monography = Drugi međunarodni znanstveni skup Matematika i dijete : (ishodi učenja) : monografija

The central topic in the monograph (following the Second International Scientific Colloquium Mathematics and Children in 2009) is Learning Outcomes. In Croatia, much like in Europe and around the world , special attention in the field of education is given to mathematical literacy of children (PISA programme) as well as to mathematics teacher training (quality insurance in higher education). Research in the field of mathematics teaching implies multi- and interdisciplinarity. Therefore, a cooperation with scietists outside the field of mathematics (psychologists, special-ed teachers, educators) is an imperative, although we strongly believe that improvements in mathematics teaching should be encoraged within the field of mathematics. We believe that the lectures, discussions and experience exchange between Croatian and international patricipans of the Mathematics and Children meetings (scientists from Slovenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Austria, Hungary, Serbia) will initiate and intensify scientific cooperation in the field of mathematics teaching on the international level. Accompanying this event, we would also like to initiate doctoral studies in the field of mathematics teaching in Croatia following the examples from Europe and worldwide. The mathematics classroom in Croatia, however, faces slow changes regarding strategic and organisational goals, as well as social and technical conditions of education. Principally well-set tasks (introducing unsplit schedule into primary schools, broader inclusion of children with special needs – both the gifted ones and those with difficulties into regular public instruction, assigning assistants to pupils with special needs, organising extended daycare for all interested pupils, healthy meals in schools, higher mobility of pupils and teachers) are not successfully implemented due to the poor economic situation. Negative atmosphere of hesitation is mirrored in the results of much research in mathematics teaching. From the articles we can conclude that math teachers face similar problems in Croatia as they do in the sorrounding countries. They are not adequately equipped for their profession within the existing study programmes. They are not properly introduced to school mathematics. Due to lacking conditions regarding equipment at the university and in schools, they are not given the proper opportunity to master information technology and intelligent systems of learning. They mostly remain unprepared for professionally handling pupils with special needs. Finally, they show reluctance to deal with more serious problems of children and youth, such as drugs, violence and alcohol. They lack competences required to cooperate with parents and work in a team. Governments systematically promote free movement of persons and the importance of professional and scientific development. There have been attempts to bring order into educational systems. Most teachers accept such proposals without complaints, even when they are somewhat ambiguous. Each of the twoo books is organised in such a way that the first part contains printed manuscripts in English, and in the second part these manuscripts are offered in the official language of the country of author's origin. It is our intention to increase the number of students and class teachers who will easily access the texts in these books.We would like to add that the publishing of the books was supported by the Ministry of Science, Education and Sports of the Republic of Croatia, as well as the sposors within the local community, which is proof of the successful collaboration of the academic community and broader social community. Margita Pavleković, Assistan Professor

mathematics; learning outcomes

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