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Anu Laine is a Senior University Lecturer in mathematics education at the University of Helsinki, affiliated with the Faculty of Educational Sciences and the Department of Education. She also serves as Vice-Dean (Academic Affairs) at the Faculty of Educational Sciences. Her research focuses on mathematics education, emphasizing non-standard problem-solving and affective factors in learning from student, teacher, and teacher education perspectives.
Her research projects include initiatives like Future Problem-Solvers! (Finnish Flagship Programme) and studies on mathematics motivation in primary education across Europe. She supervises bachelor, master, and PhD theses and teaches mathematics education courses. Key funding sources include the Research Council of Finland and private foundations.
Her publications highlight systematic reviews on mathematical word problem-solving interventions, psychometric assessments of learning disabilities, and the interplay between teaching environments and student motivation. Notable works include analyses of teacher beliefs, student motivation profiles, and cross-cultural comparisons of problem-solving practices in primary education.
Laine’s work integrates cognitive, emotional, and pedagogical dimensions of learning, with a focus on fostering mathematical competence and addressing educational equity through innovative teaching strategies. She is actively involved in curriculum development and teacher training initiatives.
