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How Students Understand Graphical Patterns: Fine-grained, Intuitive Knowledge Elements Used in Graphical Thinking
Steven Jones recently published an article titled “How Students Understand Graphical Patterns: Fine-grained, Intuitive Knowledge Elements Used in Graphical Thinking” in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education. Steven has answered a few questions about this article below:
Department of Mathematics Education Award For Outstanding Research
On March 27, 2024, Steven Jones was presented an award for “Outstanding Research” from the Mathematics Education department, congratulations.
"Improving the Art of Teaching in Mathematics Classrooms" with Keith Leatham
Keith Leatham, PhD Department Chair, Math Education, Brigham Young University was recently featured on the BYU Education Society podcast called Seek Learning.
(Counter) Productive Practices for Using Student Thinking
Keith Leatham and Blake Peterson recently published an article titled “(Counter) Productive Practices for Using Student Thinking” in the Mathematics Teacher: Teaching and Learning. Keith has answered a few questions about this article below:
BYU math videos aim to transform equations into excitement
This Pi Day, BYU math education professor answers age-old student question: "When will I ever use this?"
Learning Integrals Based on Adding Up Pieces Across a Unit on Integration
Steven Jones recently published an article titled “Learning Integrals Based on Adding Up Pieces Across a Unit on Integration.” in the International Journal of Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education. Steven has answered a few questions about this article below:
Using Public Record to Scaffold Joint Sense Making
Keith Leatham and Blake Peterson along with several colleagues including former graduate student Sini Graff recently published an article titled “Using Public Record to Scaffold Joint Sense Making” in the Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12. Blake has answered a few questions about this article below:
Sharing and Storing Knowledge About Teaching Undergraduate Mathematics: An Introduction...
Sharing and Storing Knowledge About Teaching Undergraduate Mathematics: An Introduction to a Written Genre for Sharing Lesson-Specific Instructional Knowledge
Congratulations to Elise Bear and Sarah Benson!
Elise Beard and Sarah Benson were both awarded the Outstanding Student Award from the Department of Mathematics Education for Winter Semester 2024. Both are doing their student teaching this semester and will graduate in April.