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Research by Two BYU MathEd Faculty Featured in NCTM’s Latest Book

June 01, 2017 03:11 PM
In April of this year, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics published a book featuring research from professors at many highly acclaimed universities, including two BYU Mathematics Education faculty members. The book, Enhancing Classroom Practice, aimed to make the research behind principles found in an earlier publication (Principles to Action) available to all current and future math teachers, coaches, administrators, and teacher educators.
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Congrats Amy Tanner!!

February 08, 2017 12:30 PM
Congratulations to Amy Tanner, the 2017 recipient of the College of Physical and Mathematical Science's excellence in teaching award for faculty with 3 - 10 years. A very deserving award, way to go Amy!
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From A Love Of Math, To A Love Of Teaching Math

January 25, 2017 12:33 PM
Sharon Christensen was recently highlighted in the CPMS Alumni newsletter. Please click here for more information.
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Congratulations Shawn Green!

January 11, 2017 12:37 PM
Congratulations to Shawn Green for being awarded the Outstanding Mathematics Education Student for Winter Semester 2017. We wish you the best as you finish up student teaching and begin working as a mathematics educator.
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Making The MOST Out Of Mathematical Thinking

December 20, 2016 12:40 PM
Keith Leatham and Blake Peterson have spent several years working on recognizing teachable moments in the classroom. Please click here to read further.
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Stephen Scott, BYU Mathematics Education Graduate, Utah Valley Educator of the Week

September 21, 2016 12:56 PM
Stephen Scott, currently in our masters program and a graduate of BYU in Mathematics Education, was name Utah Valley Educator of the Week. Please click here for the article in the Daily Herald.
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Congratulations Dawn Teuscher On NSF Grant!

September 16, 2016 02:21 PM
Dawn Teuscher has received a National Science Foundation grant to investigate middle school teachers use of mathematics curriculum along with three associates from UNLV, University of Arkansas, and Grand Valley State University. Together they were awarded over $1M for this three-year study that will include teachers from four states.
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Congratulations Natalie Moeller!

September 01, 2016 02:25 PM
Congratulations to Natalie Moeller for being awarded the Outstanding Mathematics Education Student for Fall Semester 2016. We wish you the best as you finish up student teaching and begin working as a mathematics educator.
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Blake Peterson Devotional - May 24th, 2016

June 17, 2016 02:47 PM
Blake Peterson spoke at the BYU Devotional on May 24, 2016. Please click here for more information.
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Engineered Math: The Nuts And Bolts Of Teaching Mathematics

April 01, 2016 02:56 PM
Steven Jones was featured in an article in the most recent Frontiers publication, please follow this link for the article.
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Spring Research Conference Winners

March 30, 2016 03:09 PM
Congratulations to Anand Bernard and Alicia Heninger who were the winners for their presentations at the Spring Research Conference held on March 19, 2016.
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Congratulations Dana Steinhorst!

February 26, 2016 03:49 PM
Congratulations to Dana Steinhorst for being awarded the Outstanding Mathematics Education Student for Winter Semester 2016. We wish you the best as you finish up student teaching and begin working as a mathematics educator.
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Leveraging MOSTS: Developing A Theory Of Productive Use Of Student Mathematical Thinking

January 26, 2016 03:56 PM
Mathematics Education Professors at BYU are collaborating with researchers from two other universities to improve how math teachers facilitate student thinking in the classroom. Please click here for more information.
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At The Core Of Common Core

November 23, 2015 04:19 PM
Through papers and practice exercises, mathematics education professor Dawn Teuscher works to ease the transition for grade-school math teachers into the new government-issued curriculum
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Problem-Solving Starts With Math

November 03, 2015 04:36 PM
Department of Mathematics Education professor Amy Tanner works to push her students out of their comfort zone to become independent problem-solvers.
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Deepening The Connection Between Science And Math

July 09, 2015 03:39 PM
Many science majors see math classes as a hoop they have to jump through. However, BYU Professor Steven Jones of the Department of Mathematics Education hopes to change that perception with his current research. Please click the following link for more information. http://cpms.byu.edu/deepening-the-connection-between-science-and-math/
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George Hart Visit

June 29, 2015 04:53 PM
Blake Peterson invited George Hart to visit BYU and work with his graduate class and give a colloquium to anyone interested. Please visit this link for a more information. Also you can go to georgehart.com for many more of his ideas.
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Blake Peterson Receives National Award - Excellence In Teaching In Mathematics Teacher Education

December 10, 2014 04:00 PM
Blake Peterson has received The AMTE Excellence in Teaching in Mathematics Teacher Education Award. He will be recognized at the 2015 AMTE Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida in February 2015. Please click here for more information.
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