Jorgen Sjaastad

Jørgen Sjaastad is an Associate Professor of Teacher Education, Mathematics at NLA University College in Oslo. His research focuses on mathematics education, digital literacy, and quantitative research methods, with an emphasis on teacher training, STEM motivation, and educational policy.

• PhD in Science and Mathematics Education (University of Oslo, 2008–2012)
• Masters in Mathematics (2002–2007)
• Practical Pedagogical Education (2007–2008)

His work investigates how digital tools, mentorship, and extracurricular experiences influence educational outcomes. Current projects include Number Sense (elementary math development), Rike oppgaver (challenging gifted students), and 1+1-prosjektet (small-group mathematics instruction).

He has disseminated findings through academic presentations at conferences like IOSTE and EDEN, policy evaluations for the NIFU Institute, and public commentary in Dagens Næringsliv and Klassekampen. Collaborations span institutions such as the Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation and projects like Virtuelle matematikkskolen (virtual mathematics school).