Journal profile · EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik
ISSN 0173-5322 · eISSN 1869-2699 · Springer Nature · 2 issues per year
Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik: CAS Zone 4 · Education (2025 upgraded edition); impact factor 0.9 (journal website); subscription journal; APC about USD 3,590; median 446 days to acceptance (23 articles, last 24 months); 15 articles in 2025; indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Scope
Aims, scope and focus
Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik is published by Springer Nature and is in Zone 4 of Education in the CAS Journal Ranking (2025 upgraded edition). By OpenAlex counts of its recent articles, its largest topics are Education Methods and Technologies, Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques and Linguistic Education and Pedagogy, together about 58.3% of its articles. Its main subfields are Education. (generated from OpenAlex topic counts and CAS ranking data)
ZielsetzungenDas "Journal für Mathematik-Didaktik" (JMD) publiziert Originalbeiträge aus allen Bereichen mathematikdidaktischer Forschung und Entwicklung. Eingereichte Texte werden in der Regel von drei anonym bleibenden FachgutachterInnen bewertet, die das Herausgebergremium des JMD benennt. Das Herausgebergremium entscheidet aufgrund der Gutachten und eigener Fachkompetenz über das weitere Vorgehen (wie Ablehnung, eventuelle Änderungsauflagen und/oder den Abdruck des Textes im JMD). Das JMD ist offen für Forschungsarbeiten aus Bezugswissenschaften (wie Pädagogik, Psychologie, Soziologie oder Philosophie) und Nachbarwissenschaften (wie Didaktik der Physik oder Sprachdidaktik), sofern sich die Beiträge in ihrem Schwerpunkt auf das Lernen und Lehren von Mathematik beziehen.Das JMD ist das offizielle Organ der Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Mathematik (GDM).Aims & ScopeThe “Journal für Mathematik-Didaktik” (JMD) publishes original work from all areas of research in mathematics education. Submitted articles will be anonymously reviewed by three experts who are appointed by the journals’ editors. The JMD is open to research in related disciplines (such as pedagogy, psychology, or science education), provided the main scope of the article remains the learning and teaching of mathematics.The JMD is the official journal of the GDM – Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Mathematik (Society of Didactics of Mathematics).
From the journal's Aims & Scope
Research area (LetPub): EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Editorial board by country: none in mainland China; most named Germany 14, Switzerland 1, Belgium 1 (16 members with a country) Editorial board ↗Publisher website ·
Main research topics OpenAlex counts of recent articles; shares are approximate
- Education Methods and TechnologiesSocial Sciences26.8%
- Mathematics Education and Teaching TechniquesSocial Sciences22.8%
- Linguistic Education and PedagogyArts and Humanities8.7%
- Sociology and Education StudiesSocial Sciences6.8%
- Cognitive and developmental aspects of mathematical skillsMathematics5.3%
- History and Theory of MathematicsMathematics4.9%
- Innovative Teaching and Learning MethodsPsychology3%
- Statistics Education and MethodologiesMathematics2.4%
Rankings & indexing
CAS ranking and database indexing
CAS Journal Ranking
CAS Journal Ranking, upgraded edition (March 2025)Education Zone 4
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 4 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 4 |
Top journal: noReview journal: no
CAS Xinrui Journal Ranking (March 2026)Education Zone 3
| Level | Category | Zone |
|---|---|---|
| Major | Education | Zone 3 |
| Minor | Education & Educational Research | Zone 3 |
Top journal: noReview journal: not marked
CAS Journal Ranking, previous upgraded edition (December 2023)Not covered
Not covered by this edition.
Database indexing
ESCIScopusLetPub
International journal early-warning lists: not listed in any editionLetPub
Indexing the journal's website claims
Google Scholar, EBSCO, ProQuest, Dimensions, CNKI, Baidu, Naver, OCLC, Portico, CLOCKSSPublisher website
As the journal's website lists them, not checked against each database; for Web of Science editions the records above apply.
Editions, and major and minor categories, are shown separately and never merged into one zone; check which edition your institution uses before you submit or report.
Metrics
Impact metrics and publication volume
Impact
- Impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 0.9Publisher website ·
- 5-year impact factor (publisher) 2025
- 1.1Publisher website ·
- CiteScore 2026-06
- 2.8LetPub ·
- SJR 2026-06
- 0.7LetPub ·
- SNIP 2026-06
- 0.95LetPub ·
- h-index
- 36OpenAlex ·
- i10-index
- 205OpenAlex ·
- 2-year mean citedness
- 1.05OpenAlex ·
- Self-citation rate
- 11.1%LetPub ·
- Share of gold OA articles
- 97.78%LetPub ·
Volume
- Articles per year
- 10LetPub ·
- Articles per year (publisher)
- 2,025Publisher website ·
- Downloads per year (publisher) 2025
- 190,200Publisher website ·
Articles by year OpenAlex count · 937 in total · the current year is incomplete
| Year | Articles | Open access | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 12 | 2 |
| 2025 | 15 | 15 | 9 |
| 2024 | 32 | 31 | 52 |
| 2023 | 11 | 11 | 60 |
| 2022 | 24 | 24 | 183 |
| 2021 | 16 | 15 | 95 |
Sources count differently and were observed at different times, so each source's own value is kept; "publisher" marks figures from the journal's website.
Review & acceptance
Review time and acceptance
Review time from article dates manuscript dates registered with Crossref · to
446 daysMedian, submission to acceptance · P25–P75 342 days – 556 days
- Acceptance to online
- median 34 days (24 articles)
- Submission to online
- median 480 days
- Sample
- 23 articles with submission and acceptance dates (32 in the window); the latest was accepted on
Only articles that were accepted and published are counted, not the time spent on rejected manuscripts, so this usually runs longer than a publisher's "time to first decision".
Other sources
- Submission to first decision
- 26 daysPublisher website ·
- Peer review
- Double anonymous peer reviewPublisher website
Community reports come from authors' own submissions (confidence 0.5) and are not a promise from the journal; for publisher figures, the journal's own definitions apply.
Fees & open access
APC and open-access policy
Subscription journalLetPub
A subscription journal: articles are read by subscription or purchase, and authors usually pay no publication charge.
| Source | APC | Fee waiver | License | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAlex | USD 3,590 / EUR 2,990 / GBP 2,590 | — | — | |
| Publisher website | Yes, amount not published | — | — |
The journal's website is authoritative for fees; sources were observed at different times and each keeps its own value, without averaging.
Submission
Article types and submission policies (journal website)
Open calls for papers1, by deadline
Publisher websiteWhat to prepare5 items from the author guidelines
- Abstract
- 150–250 words
- Keywords
- ≥ 4
- Manuscript length
- ≤ 10,000 words
- Reference style
- APA
- Suggested reviewers
- Optional
Article types accepted1
- editorialDouble-blind peer review This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout p…Length not stated
Policy excerpts from the journal's websiteAI use, Authorship, Conflicts of interest, License & copyright, Open access, Peer review
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Source ↗Publisher website ·- Authorship Authorship principles
Manuscript word limit Model summary
These guidelines describe authorship principles and good authorship practices to which prospective authors should adhere to. Authorship clarified The Journal and Publisher assume all authors agreed with the content and that all gave explicit consent to submit and that they obtained consent from the responsible authorities at the institute/organization where the work has been carried out, before th…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Conflicts of interest Competing Interests
Authors are requested to disclose interests that are directly or indirectly related to the work submitted for publication. Interests within the last 3 years of beginning the work (conducting the research and preparing the work for submission) should be reported. Interests outside the 3-year time frame must be disclosed if they could reasonably be perceived as influencing the submitted work. Disclo…
Source ↗Publisher website ·- License & copyright Copyright
Open Choice articles do not require transfer of copyright as the copyright remains with the author. In opting for open access, the author(s) agree to publish the article under a Creative Commons license. Details of the OA licences offered to authors can be found on the individual journal website, in the journal's How to publish with us guide. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Open access Open access publishing
To find out more about publishing your work Open Access in Journal für Mathematik-Didaktik, including information on fees, funding and licences, visit our Open access publishing page. Back to top
Source ↗Publisher website ·- Peer review Double-blind peer review
Double-blind peer review Model summary
This journal follows a double-blind reviewing procedure. This means that the author will remain anonymous to the reviewers throughout peer review. It is the responsibility of the author to anonymize the manuscript and any associated materials. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the manuscript text and any accompanying files (such as …
Source ↗Publisher website ·
Excerpts are quoted from the journal's website; "model summary" lines are written by Workers AI and checked against the text. The journal's website is authoritative.
Profile
Publication details and official links
- Publisher
- Springer Nature
- Frequency
- 2 issues per year
- ISSN
- 0173-5322
- Electronic ISSN
- 1869-2699
- Society / sponsor
- GDM – Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Mathematik
- Official links
- Journal homepage ↗OpenAlex
- Submission system ↗LetPub
- Author guidelines ↗LetPub
- Special issues ↗Publisher website
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik
What CAS zone is Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik in?
In the 2025 upgraded edition of the CAS Journal Ranking, Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik is in Zone 4 of Education, and in Zone 4 of the minor category Education & Educational Research. In the 2026 Xinrui edition it is in Zone 3 of Education. Zones from different editions, and from major and minor categories, are not interchangeable.
What is the impact factor of Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik?
The journal's website gives an impact factor of 0.9 (2025); this is the journal's own figure, as LetPub lists none for it; CiteScore 2.8, h-index 36.
How long does peer review take at Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik?
Based on the dates recorded on 23 articles published between October 2024 and October 2026 (the last 24 months), the median time from submission to acceptance is 446 days (interquartile range 342–556 days). Article statistics cover accepted papers only, publisher figures follow the journal's own definitions, and community reports come from authors' own submissions; none is a promise from the journal.
What are the manuscript requirements of Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik?
According to the journal's author guidelines: Abstract: 150–250 words; Keywords: ≥ 4; Manuscript length: ≤ 10,000 words; Reference style: APA; Suggested reviewers: Optional. A model extracted these from the author guidelines and each was checked against the text; check the latest version on the journal's website before submitting.
Where are the editorial board members of Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik based?
Of the 16 board members whose country the journal's board page names, none are in mainland China; the countries named most often are Germany (14), Switzerland (1) and Belgium (1). Counted from the institutions listed on the board page; for reference only.
Which databases index Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik?
According to LetPub and DOAJ records, Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik is indexed in ESCI and Scopus.
Is Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik open access, and what is the APC?
Journal fur Mathematik-Didaktik is a subscription journal. APC about USD 3,590.
Sources and updates
The facts on this page come from LetPub, OpenAlex, Publisher website; every figure is tagged with its source and the date it was observed, and conflicting values are kept per source. LetPub source page: view ↗ (archived 2026-08-25). Last updated: .