Dr Kristen Tripet
Position
Lecturer in Teacher Education
Contact details
E: Kristen.Tripet@canberra.edu.au
T: +61 2 6206 2323
L: Building 6 Room C70
Biography
Dr Kristen Tripet is a Lecturer in Teacher Education at the 海角射区, specialising in mathematics and STEM education. She teaches across undergraduate and postgraduate teacher education programs, supporting pre-service and practising teachers to develop the mathematical knowledge and pedagogical expertise needed to teach mathematics and integrated STEM with confidence.
Before joining the 海角射区, Kristen led the nationally recognised reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry initiative at the Australian Academy of Science. Driven by a commitment to translating research into practice, she led the design of evidence-informed curriculum resources and professional learning, working with education systems, schools, universities, and government agencies to strengthen mathematics teaching across Australia.
Kristen's research focuses on mathematics education from the early years through to the middle years of secondary schooling. She explores how students develop mathematical understanding, with a particular focus on recognising and reasoning with mathematical structure. Her work investigates how representations, tasks, and instructional sequences can be designed to draw students' attention to mathematical structure, foster flexible mathematical thinking, and develop increasingly sophisticated reasoning. She also researches mathematics teacher education and professional learning, examining how teachers develop the specialised mathematical knowledge and pedagogical practices needed to support students in recognising and reasoning with mathematical structure, and how collaborative professional learning contributes to sustained improvements in classroom practice.
Kristen's contributions to mathematics education span curriculum leadership, research, and professional service. She has published in mathematics education journals, presents her research at national and international conferences, and serves on national and international advisory panels. In recognition of her contributions to the field, she received the MERGA Early Career Research Award.
Kristen welcomes opportunities to collaborate with researchers, schools, education systems, and government agencies on projects related to mathematics education, STEM education, curriculum design, teacher professional learning, and improving students' opportunities to develop deep and connected mathematical understanding.