AG Binder

AG Binder is a research group at the Department of Mathematics Didactics, Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics, Paderborn University. The group, led by Prof. Dr. Karin Binder, focuses on promoting stochastic thinking in students, developing statistical skills among professionals (e.g., physicians, lawyers), enhancing mathematics education via digital tools, and investigating the impact of teachers' pedagogical content knowledge on instructional quality and student achievement.

• University affiliation: Paderborn University
• School: Faculty of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematics
• Department: Department of Mathematics Didactics
• Academic rank: Professor

Key research areas include stochastic reasoning, statistical literacy, educational technology, and pedagogical content knowledge. The group actively participates in international conferences (e.g., IASE Satellite Conference, ABC Retreat) and contributes to projects like DFG-funded FehlBa and BMBF-supported siMINT. Recent publications emphasize probabilistic reasoning, risk communication, and simulation-based learning in diverse contexts.

The group engages in teaching initiatives, such as mathematics bridge courses for first-year students and teacher training programs in Bavaria. They also organize workshops on significance tests and Bayesian reasoning, targeting socially relevant questions and practical applications.