Silke M. Göbel

About the Author

Silke M. Göbel is a distinguished cognitive psychologist and researcher specializing in the development of mathematical abilities in children. With a PhD from the University of Heidelberg and extensive experience at leading institutions such as the University of York and the University of Surrey, she has dedicated her career to unraveling the cognitive processes underlying numerical understanding and arithmetic skills. Her work bridges developmental psychology and education, offering insights that inform teaching practices and interventions for learning difficulties. As an author and editor, Göbel contributes to the global discourse on mathematical cognition through accessible yet rigorous scholarship, emphasizing empirical evidence and interdisciplinary approaches to foster better educational outcomes worldwide.