Beate Lien

Beate Lien is a PhD Research Fellow at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, University of Agder, Norway. Her work focuses on mathematical modeling and its integration into teacher education.

• Email: beate.lien@uia.no
• Office: J3033, Universitetsveien 25, 4630 Kristiansand
• Contact: +47 38141395 (Phone), +47 99476016 (Mobile)

Research Interests

• Mathematical modeling pedagogy
• Pre-service teacher training
• Curriculum development in mathematics education

Her research examines how Norwegian pre-service teachers perceive and approach mathematical modeling tasks, particularly the challenges in breaking traditional problem-solving expectations. Recent publications analyze pedagogical barriers and strategies for integrating modeling into teacher education programs.

Publications Trends

• Focus on pre-service teacher experiences
• Analysis of modeling expectations in education
• Contributions to mathematics curriculum innovation