Kenneth Ruthven taught in schools in Scotland and England before joining the Faculty. His teaching and research focus on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, especially in mathematics, and particularly in the light of technological change. His research and development projects have been carried out with support from agencies including the Economic and Social Research Council, the Nuffield Foundation, the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, and the (former) National Council for Educational Technology.
After teaching in schools in Scotland and England, Ken(neth) Ruthven joined the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge, where he is now Professor of Education.
His research focuses on curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, especially in school mathematics, and particularly in the light of technological change.