Vicki Steinle

Dr Vicki Steinle is a senior lecturer in mathematics education.

Her specialist areas are primary education and children’s mathematical thinking.

Vicki is internationally recognised for her research involving students’ misconceptions of decimals. She is extensively involved in teacher professional development, particularly in middle-years’ issues, and was part of the team who created the Mathematics Developmental Continuum for the Victorian State Department of Education.

Vicki is a co-creator of the SMART test system: Specific Mathematic Assessments to Reveal Thinking. SMART tests are short, focussed tests that are delivered online and provide teachers with immediate diagnostic feedback to support teaching.