Stefan Krauss

Prof. Dr. Stefan Krauss is a full Professor and holds the Chair of Mathematics Education at the Faculty of Mathematics, University of Regensburg, where he has been a faculty member since 2009. He leads research in teacher professional competence, statistical reasoning, and educational assessment, notably through the COACTIV and FALKO projects.

Education:

• Habilitation in Mathematics Education, University of Kassel, 2009
• Doctorate in Education, Free University of Berlin, 2001
• Studies in Mathematics and Physics, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, 1995

His research focuses on mathematics education, particularly teacher knowledge, Bayesian and statistical reasoning, cognitive activation, and visualization tools in probability education. He investigates how teachers’ professional competence affects classroom quality and student outcomes. His work bridges cognitive psychology, didactics, and large-scale educational research.

His recent publications show a strong trend toward empirical studies on Bayesian reasoning, innovative visualizations (e.g., frequency nets), diagnostic skills, and transdisciplinary educational research. He frequently publishes in high-impact journals in education and psychology.

He teaches courses in the didactics of algebra, geometry, stochastics, and number systems, and supervises academic staff and student assistants. He has no listed scientific awards in the provided text.

He is actively involved in advising and research grants through major projects like COACTIV and FALKO, which examine teacher competence and transdisciplinary educational practices. He collaborates with a large team across disciplines and institutions. He leads a research group focused on teacher education and cognitive aspects of mathematical instruction, contributing to both theoretical frameworks and practical teacher training tools.