Marina Papic

Marina Papic is a Researcher and Sessional Academic affiliated with the School of Education under the Faculty of Education and Arts. Her work spans early childhood education, mathematics pedagogy, and social issues such as homelessness. She has contributed to educational resources for early mathematics and explored systemic challenges faced by marginalized groups.

Her research interests include teacher confidence in mathematics education, early childhood curriculum development, and the sociocultural factors influencing homelessness among vulnerable populations, particularly women and families. She has published in journals like Early Childhood Education Journal and International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, alongside co-authoring influential books on early childhood mathematics education.

Papic’s articles collectively highlight interdisciplinary approaches to education and social welfare. For instance, her 2025 study examines teacher beliefs in mathematics, while her 2022 work analyzes homelessness pathways for Australian women. Her earlier research (2015) focused on Indigenous children’s mathematical skills, emphasizing equity in education.

No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. She has advised no listed students, and no lab affiliations are noted.