David Alexander Reid

David Alexander Reid is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Agder (Norway). He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta and has held academic positions at institutions including Memorial University of Newfoundland, Acadia University, and the University of Bremen. His primary research focuses on mathematics education, particularly proof and proving, enactivism as a learning theory, digital tools in algebraic education, and social disparity in educational outcomes.

Education:

• Masters, Concordia University (1992)
• PhD, University of Alberta (1995)

Research Interests:

• Proof pedagogy, enactivist methodologies, and digital tools for algebra learning
• Comparative studies on mathematics education practices across countries
• Mathematical argumentation in classrooms and curriculum design
• Social disparity and equity in mathematics education

Editorial Roles:

• Editor-in-Chief of For the Learning of Mathematics
• Contributions to journals like ZDM Mathematics Education and International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Research Groups:

• Leader of the Mathematical Thinking in Schools (MaThS) research group
• Collaborations on projects like the International Comparative Study on Mathematical Argumentation and the MAL project

Teaching:

• Courses on algebra didactics and mathematics teaching methodologies
• Focus on connecting theory with classroom practices