Bjørn Smestad

Bjørn Smestad is a Lecturer at Oslo Metropolitan University, Faculty of Teacher Education and International Studies, Department of Primary and Vocational Teacher Education. He also holds a secondary position as Lecturer 2 at Volda University College.

• Research Focus: History of Mathematics Education, Textbook Analysis, New Math Movement, LGBTQ Integration in Teaching
• Key Projects: Evaluation of Norwegian Primary School Mathematics Exams (2016-2019), NFR Project on Transdisciplinary Teacher Competence (2019-2022)

His scholarly output includes 52 scientific publications, 6 non-fiction books/textbooks (notably co-authoring Tall og tanke 2), 35 research reports, and 247 dissemination texts. Recent work examines diversity in mathematics exams, textbook representations, and digital competence dimensions during the pandemic.

Smestad serves on the editorial board of Tangenten, a mathematics education journal, and has contributed to Nordic conferences like NORMA24 and CERME14. His publications span from 2010 to 2025, with 15 most recent entries analyzed above.