Udo Wennekers

Udo Wennekers is a German academic and educator affiliated with the Institute for Economic Education at PH Ludwigsburg, where he contributes to mathematics and geography education research. Since 2004, he has been Head of the specialist seminar for mathematics and geography at the ZfsL Kleve (Center for School Quality and Teacher Training). His career spans over two decades in secondary education, curriculum development, and collaborative projects like the BMBF-funded FiBiWELL initiative focusing on educational materials.

• Education: Mathematics and Geography teaching qualifications (SI/SII) from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (1989–1996)

Research Interests: Integrating economic concepts into mathematics education, secondary school curriculum development, and interdisciplinary teaching methods. His publications focus on financial mathematics, cost analysis, and business-related mathematical applications for classroom settings.

Publications: Author of influential textbooks like Triple Math and Numbers and Sizes series, addressing economic and business topics in mathematics education.

Professional Roles: Teacher at Mittelkreis Comprehensive School (since 2004), former teacher at Duisburg Mitte Comprehensive School (1999–2004), and legal trainee at Krefeld Teacher Training College (1997–1999).