Jørgen Sjaastad

Jørgen Sjaastad serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at NLA University College's Faculty of Teacher Education in Oslo, specializing in mathematics education, digital literacy integration, and teacher training for primary and secondary schooling through research-driven pedagogical development.

His academic credentials include:

• Master's degree in Mathematics (University of Oslo, 2002-2007)
• Practical-Pedagogical Education qualification (2007-2008)
• PhD in Science Education (University of Oslo, 2008-2012)

Research centers on Mathematics Education and Educational Evaluation, examining how digital tools transform classroom instruction while addressing STEM recruitment challenges and teacher qualification standards. His quantitative methodology expertise informs national policy evaluations and teacher development frameworks.

Recent publications (2022-2025) reveal concentrated innovation in early numeracy development through rich tasks and adaptive learning systems, alongside critical analysis of digital pedagogy implementation. His work consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications across Norwegian educational contexts.

Dr. Sjaastad mentors master's students in thesis development and leads multiple NIFU-collaborative projects including "Number Sense" (foundational numeracy research), "Rike oppgaver for evnerike elever" (gifted student pedagogy), and national Science Strategy evaluations, demonstrating sustained commitment to evidence-based educational advancement.