Jan Nyquist Roksvold

Jan Nyquist Roksvold is an Associate Professor in the Department of Teacher Education and Pedagogy at UiT The Arctic University of Norway. His academic work focuses on mathematics education, particularly exploring inquiry-based learning and pedagogical strategies for enhancing teachers' understanding of mathematical concepts and brain-based learning theories.

• Role: Associate Professor in Mathematics Education
• Institution: UiT The Arctic University of Norway
• Research Group: Member of the Mathematics Education Research Group
• Projects: Involved in initiatives like Praksisfokus and ILP Lærerutdanning 3.006

His research emphasizes exploratory teaching methods, cognitive development in mathematics, and the application of combinatorial invariants in algebraic contexts. Recent publications analyze the impact of pathologies in mathematical education and critique school closure policies in Arctic regions.

Roksvold contributes to academic discourse through collaborations in Nordic mathematics education journals and participates in triadic supervision models for graduate theses. His work bridges theoretical mathematics with practical pedagogy, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches and community engagement in Arctic educational settings.