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We would like to invite you to the Observatory for Mathematical Education seminar, where Professor Colin Foster will deliver a seminar titled: “Teaching problem solving in mathematics”.</div>
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The seminar will take place on Thursday 5th November from 14:00 To 15:00, in Room C47, Dearing Building (in person), University of Nottingham. The abstract of the talk can be found below:</div>
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<i>In this seminar, Professor Foster will explore issues around teaching problem solving in mathematics. He will examine different ways in which the term ‘problem solving’ is used and suggest a framework for thinking about what it is. Problem solving is often
felt to be neglected in the teaching and learning of mathematics. He will suggest a framework for teaching problem solving that focuses on the systematic and explicit teaching of specific, carefully-chosen problem-solving tactics, as opposed to more widely
applicable generic strategies. There is an opportunity for colleagues to share their thoughts and experiences. </i></div>
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Colin is a Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Mathematics Education at Loughborough University.</div>
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All are welcome! If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know.</div>
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Best wishes,</div>
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Gabriel</div>
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<b>Gabriel Lee DPhil FHEA</b></div>
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<b>Research Fellow</b></div>
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Observatory for Mathematical Education<br>
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<span style="color: black;">ORCID: </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 134, 240);"><a href="https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3296-5187" title="https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3296-5187" data-outlook-id="f850a599-16ad-4af3-9f38-2d1f0b77f1fb" style="color: rgb(0, 134, 240); margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;"><u>0000-0002-3296-5187</u></a></span></div>
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Recent publications:</div>
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<b>Lee, G. C.-Y. </b>(2026). Conditions for change in pre-service teachers’ beliefs about proof and proof teaching.
<i>Mathematics Education Research Journal</i>, <i>38</i>(1), 187-218. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13394-025-00525-4 </div>
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Bokhove, C., Ingram, J., & <b>Lee, G. C.-Y.</b> (2026). The role of media in PISA 2022 mathematics education policymaking in Anglophone countries.
<i>Research in Mathematics Education</i>. https://doi.org/10.1080/14794802.2025.2586569 </div>
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<b>Lee, G. C.-Y.</b> (2026). <i>Analysis of item response patterns of primary pupils: OME Technical Report 2026/1</i>. Observatory for Mathematical Education, University of Nottingham. https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/observatory/publications/public-reports.aspx</div>
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