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Anna Ida Säfström is an Associate Professor at the Department of Science and Mathematics Education at Umeå University, Sweden, and serves as a Research Fellow at the Umeå Mathematics Education Research Centre (UMERC), where she coordinates the directory. She holds the title of Distinguished University Teacher, recognizing her contributions to pedagogical excellence. Her work focuses on problem-solving in mathematics education, curriculum development, and teacher collaboration.
Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Mathematics Education and a strong foundation in both theoretical and practical aspects of educational research. She has been actively involved in the research project 'Learning by Imitative and Creative Reasoning' (2009–2025), exploring pedagogical strategies for enhancing mathematical understanding.
Research interests emphasize frameworks for student reasoning difficulties, cross-cultural textbook analysis (e.g., Indonesia-Sweden comparisons), and early childhood mathematical competency. Her publications highlight innovative teaching methods, such as designing activities for grade 1 students to discover mathematical structures and collaboration between teachers and researchers to improve problem-solving support.
Key contributions include developing diagnostic frameworks for K-12 problem-solving challenges and analyzing embodied cognition in fraction learning. She has also explored preschoolers' mathematical competencies through play-based activities.
Scientific awards include the 'Distinguished university teacher' designation, reflecting her impact on teaching excellence. Her advisory and grant activities are centered on large-scale educational reforms and teacher training initiatives.
Anna Ida Säfström’s work bridges theoretical research and practical educational applications, influencing both classroom practices and policy-making in mathematics education.
