Geoff Hilton

Dr Geoff Hilton is a Lecturer in Mathematics and Honorary Research Fellow at The University of Queensland's School of Education. He specializes in mathematics education, science education, and the integration of digital technologies in teaching. His research focuses on proportional reasoning development in students, teacher professional development, and innovative pedagogical strategies. He holds a PhD in Education (2010) from The University of Queensland, with a focus on middle years students producing digital videos in science.

Key research interests include enhancing teacher knowledge through structured interventions, the role of digital tools in science and mathematics classrooms, and fostering higher-order thinking skills. He has collaborated extensively with educators and institutions to design professional development programs that bridge school leaders and teachers. Hilton has authored/co-authored over 50 publications, including books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed articles in journals like Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education and Teaching Science.

His work emphasizes cross-disciplinary connections between mathematics and science, particularly in middle years education. Notable projects include the MCSAM (Making Connections Science and Mathematics) initiative, which explored integrating mathematics and science curricula. Hilton also investigates the impact of audience-focused learning activities, such as student-produced digital videos, on scientific understanding and collaborative learning.