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Math Ed PodcastDigest 12 - Special Issue on Incremental Professional DevelopmentThis episode contains summaries of the articles in the Education Sciences special issue on incremental PD for mathematics teachers. All articles are open access in this special issue and available on the journal website: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/education/special_issues/YBV49M7Q71 It will soon be collected into a book, as well, from MDPI.
[1:35] Otten, S., de Araujo, Z., & Candela, A. G. (2025). The benefits of modesty: Considering incremental professional development for mathematics teachers. Education Sciences, 15(4), 473.
[8:57] Arbaugh, F.. (2025). Commentary: Personal transformations and the possibilities of incremental progress in mathematics teacher professional development. Education Sciences, 15(1), 30.
[12:36] Le...2025-07-0552 min
Math Ed Podcast200th Episode Special - Samuel Otten RetrospectiveFor this 200th official episode of the podcast, Samuel Otten from the University of Missouri discusses the main ideas from some of his most highly-cited articles and also from some of his "underrated" articles.
Sam's website
IJRME article on video vs live lesson observations: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1743727X.2024.2350068
JMB article on citations of Stein and Lane (1996): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0732312316301109
MTMS article on going over homework: https://pubs.nctm.org/view/journals/mtms/21/2/article-p98.xml
MT article on why we need to learn math: https://pubs.nctm.org/view/journals/mt...2024-12-2423 min
Math Ed PodcastPractice-Driven Professional Development Project - Incremental PDZandra de Araujo (University of Florida), Amber Candela (University of Missouri, St Louis), and Paul Wonsavage (University of Florida) join Sam Otten (University of Missouri, Columbia) to discuss their NSF-funded project entitled Practice-Driven Professional Development (PDPD). They share thoughts on why they are pursuing an incremental approach rather than a transformational approach in supporting math teachers.
PDPD web articles about incremental PD (URL: https://practicedrivenpd.com/blog/)
Mathematics Teacher PD: A Paradox and a Contradiction Walk into the Classroom
Why Transformational PD Hasn't Worked at Scale
Why Incremental PD is Worth Trying
Sample nudges shared at A...2024-06-1334 min
Math Ed PodcastDigest 11 - critical math consciousness, algebra placement, African American perspectives, math and science YouTubersIn this digest episode we hear summaries from Kelly Demirjian, Joshua Pope, Loella Lapat, and Samuel Otten about the following articles:
[01:00] Stephan, M., Register, J., Reinke, L., Robinson, C., Pugalenthi, P., & Pugalee, D. (2021). People use math as a weapon: Critical mathematics consciousness in the time of COVID-19. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 108(3), 513-532. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10649-021-10062-z
[06:38] Faulkner, V. N., Stiff, L. V., Marshall, P. L., Nietfeld, J., & Crossland, C. L. (2014). Race and teacher evaluations as predictors of algebra placement. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 45(3), 288-311. https://pubs.nctm.org/view/journals/jrme/45/3...2024-02-1022 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 2112: Digest 8 - Investigations in Mathematics Learning 13(1)Summaries from Investigations in Mathematics Learning 13(1)
(01:50) Frances K. Harper, Eryn M. Maher & Hyunyi Jung—Whiteness as a Stumbling Block in Learning to Teach Mathematics for Social Justice
(09:52) Christopher C. Jett—The Qualms and Quarrels with Online Undergraduate Mathematics: The Experiences of African American Male STEM Majors
(14:10) Jemimah Young & Jahneille A. Cunningham—Repositioning Black Girls in Mathematics Disposition Research: New Perspectives from QuantCrit. Summarized by Samuel Otten
(19:54) Teresa K. Dunleavy, Alison S. Marzocchi & Maisie L. Gholson—Teacher Candidates’ Silhouettes: Supporting Mathematics Teacher Identity Development in Secondary Mathematics Methods Courses
List of episodes2022-01-1424 min
Math Ed PodcastSpecial Episode - Missing Letters Alphabet BookIn a break from mathematics education research, Sam Otten talks with Zandra de Araujo about his new children's picture book, Missing Letters: An Alphabet Book, published by Olympia Publishers with illustrations by Leon Thomas.
www.MissingLettersBook.com
Missing Letter Activity Sheets for Teachers https://missingletters687298379.wordpress.com/lessons/
Kids' Contest and Book Giveaway www.MissingLettersGame.com
2020-11-2519 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 2007: Michelle Cirillo & Kristen BiedaMichelle Cirillo from the University of Delaware and Kristen Bieda from Michigan State University discuss their recent article, "An innovative early field experience for preservice secondary teachers: Early results from shifting to an online model," published in the Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, Volume 28 (co-authors: LaRochelle, Arbaugh).
Article access: https://www.learntechlib.org/p/216305/
Michelle's Professional Webpage
Kristen's Professional Webpage
Complete list of episodes2020-08-1731 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 2006: Teaching Math TeachingIn this crossover episode, Joel Amidon of the Teaching Math Teaching podcast (https://www.teachingmathteachingpodcast.com) speaks with Robert Q. Berry III, Basil M. Conway IV, Brian R. Lawler, and John W. Staley.2020-08-1440 min
Math Ed Podcast[REBROADCAST] Gregory LarnellOriginally posted July 30 2016. Greg Larnell from the University of Illinois at Chicago discusses his article, "More than just skill: Mathematics identities, racialized narratives, and remediation among black undergraduates" (PDF available), published in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Volume 47.2020-07-1739 min
Math Ed Podcast[REBROADCAST] Whitney JohnsonWhitney Johnson from Morgan State University discusses the article, "Teaching with speeches: A black teacher who uses the mathematics classroom to prepare students for life," from Teachers College Record, Volume 115. (Co-authors: Nyamekye, Chazan, Rosenthal)2020-06-1231 min
Math Ed Podcast[REBROADCAST] Daniel Chazan & Lawrence ClarkDan Chazan and Lawrence Clark from the University of Maryland discuss the Special Issue in Teachers College Record (Vol. 115, No. 2) focused on African American mathematics teachers in urban contexts. Particular attention is given to Lawrence's article, "African American mathematics teachers as agents in their African American students' mathematics identity formation." (Co-authors: Badertscher, Napp)https://www.tcrecord.org/ExecSummary.asp?contentid=168352020-06-0942 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 2005: AERA Symposium on Flipped InstructionThis episode features four studies on flipped mathematics instruction that would have been shared at the AERA annual meeting in April 2020. This is the order in which you will hear their voices:
JP Han & Ruby Ellis. University of Missouri. "Patterns in empirical studies of flipped mathematics instruction: A literature review."
Jessica Kamuru & Wenmin Zhao. University of Missouri."Patterns in Algebra 1 classes implementing flipped instruction: An observational study."
Jeremy Strayer. Middle Tennessee State University."Characterizations of flipped instruction: Mathematics teaching practices and teachers' enactment zones."
Darryl Yong. Harvey Mudd College. "The primary affordance of flipped instruction m...2020-05-1038 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 2004: Jaime DiamondJaime Diamond from the University of Georgia discusses her book chapter, "Teachers' beliefs about how to support students' transfer of learning," in the forthcoming Springer book Transfer of Learning: Progressive Perspectives from Mathematics Education and Related Fields (Eds. Hohensee & Lobato).Jaime's Professional WebpageComplete list of episodes2020-04-1324 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 2003: Daniel BatteyDan Battey from Rutgers University discusses the article, "Racial (mis)match in middle school mathematics: Relational interactions as a racialized mechanism," published in Harvard Educational Review. (Co-authors: Leyva, Williams, Belizario, Greco, and Shah.)
Article URL: https://www.hepg.org/her-home/issues/harvard-educational-review-volume-88-number-4/herarticle/racial-(mis)match-in-middle-school-mathematics-cla
Dan's Professional Webpage
Complete list of episodes2020-03-2327 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 2002: Karisma MortonKarisma Morton from the University of North Texas discusses the article, "Who gets in? Examining inequality in eighth-grade algebra," published in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (Co-author: Catherine Riegle-Crumb).
Article URL: https://pubs.nctm.org/view/journals/jrme/50/5/article-p529.xml
Karisma's Professional Webpage
Complete list of episodes2020-03-1623 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 2001: Hanan AlyamiHanan Alyami from Purdue University discusses her article, "Textbook representations of radian angle measure: The need to build on the quantitative view of angle," published in School Science and Mathematics.Article URL https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/ssm.12380?af=R
Complete list of episodes2020-03-0623 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1917: Daniel HeckDan Heck from Horizon Research discusses the article, "Scaling up innovative learning in mathematics: Exploring the effect of different professional development approaches on teacher knowledge, beliefs, and instructional practice," published in Educational Studies in Mathematics, Volume 102. (Co-authors: Plumley, Stylianou, Smith, Moffett)
Dan's professional webpage
Article URL https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10649-019-09895-6
Complete list of episodes2019-12-2422 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1916: Gloriana González and Tonya BartellGloriana González from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Tonya Bartell from Michigan State University give a plenary presentation at PME-NA 2019 (https://2019.pmena.org) entitled, "Empowering teachers to construct problems for their students."
Gloriana's professional website https://education.illinois.edu/faculty/gloriana-gonzlez-rivera
Tonya's professional webpage http://education.msu.edu/search/FormView.aspx?email=tbartell%40msu.edu
PME-NA website
Complete list of episodes2019-11-2824 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1915: William Tate and Jerome MorrisBill Tate from Washington University in St Louis and Jerome Morris from the University of Missouri at St Louis give a plenary presentation at PME-NA 2019 (https://2019.pmena.org) entitled, "Building regional brain regimes to support mathematics attainment."
Bill's professional webpage https://education.wustl.edu/people/william-f-tate
Jerome's professional webpage https://coe.umsl.edu/mycoe/p2_profiles/viewProfile/sso_id/morrisjer
PME-NA website
Complete list of episodes2019-11-1748 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1914: Nicole LouieNicole Louie from the University of Wisconsin - Madison discusses her article, "Agency discourse and the reproduction of hierarchy in mathematics instruction," published in Cognition and Instruction.
Nicole's Professional Website
Complete list of episodes2019-11-0416 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1913: Digest 7Selections from ZDM Mathematics Education 51(3) Identity in Mathematics Education
(02:38) Mellony Graven & Einat Heyd-Metzuyanim—Mathematics identity research: The state of the art and future directions
(06:50) Olga O. Fellus—Connecting the dots: Toward a networked framework to conceptualizing identity in mathematics education
(12:21) Maisie L. Gholson & Danny B. Martin—Blackgirl face: Racialized and gendered performativity in mathematical contexts
(20:57) Sonja Lutovac & Raimo Kaasila—Methodological landscape in research on teacher identity in mathematics education: A review
(26:09) Lisa Darragh & Darinka Radovic—“To Tia with love”: Chilean mathematics teacher identities after professional development
(31:28) Einat Heyd-Metzuyanim & Galit Shabtay—Narratives of ‘good’ instr...2019-09-2037 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1912: Nerida Ellerton and McKenzie ClementsNerida Ellerton and Ken Clements from Illinois State University discuss their careers in mathematics education and their research on the history of school mathematics.
Nerida's Professional Webpage
Ken's AMSI Webpage
Complete list of episodes2019-07-2947 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1911: Christopher JettChris Jett from the University of West Georgia discusses his article, "Mathematical persistance among four African American male graduate students: A critical race analysis of their experiences," published in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Vol. 50.Chris's Professional WebpageList of episodes2019-06-2622 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1910: Eva ThanheiserEva Thanheiser from Portland State University discusses her article, "Leveraging variation of historical number systems to build understanding of the base-ten place-value system," published in ZDM Mathematics Education, Volume 51. (Co-author: Kathleen Melhuish)
Eva's Professional Webpage
Mathematics Teacher Educator Podcast
Complete list of episodes2019-06-2024 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1909: Judit MoschkovichJudit Moschkovich from UC Santa Cruz received the AERA SIG-RME Distinguished Scholar and gave a talk entitled "Integrating languages into research on mathematicsl earning" at the 2019 SIG business meeting in Toronto, Canada. Special thanks to Sarah Lubienski and Darrell Earnest for their efforts on this episode.
Judit's Professional Webpage
SIG-RME's Website
Complete list of episodes2019-06-0543 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1908: Aina AppovaAina Appova from the Ohio State University discusses her article, "Expert mathematics teacher educators’ purposes and practices for providing prospective teachers with opportunities to develop pedagogical content knowledge in content courses," published in the Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, Volume 22. Co-author: Cynthia Taylor.
Aina's Professional Webpage
Complete list of episodes2019-05-2336 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1907: Jeremy StrayerJeremy Strayer from Middle Tennessee State University discusses the article, "Toward a full(er) implementation of active learning," to be published in the Statistics Education Research Journal, Volume 18. Co-authors: Gerstenschlager, Green, McCormick, McDaniel, and Holmes Rowell.
Jeremy's Professional Webpage
MT Stat PAL stats modules
Complete list of episodes2019-05-0730 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1906: Suzanne Wilson and Mike ShaughnessySuzanne Wilson from the University of Connecticut and Mike Shaughnessy from Portland State University discuss their work on the forthcoming NAEP Mathematics Assessment Framework, courtesy of WestEd.https://www.naepframeworkupdate.org/Complete List of Episodes2019-04-2531 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1905: Luz Valoyes-ChávezLuz Valoyes-Chávez from the University of Chile discusses her article, "On the making of a new mathematics teacher: Professional development, subjectivation, and resistance to change," published in Educaitonal Studies in Mathematics, Volume 100.Complete List of Episodes2019-04-1722 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1904: Amanda JansenMandy Jansen from the University of Delaware discusses her article, "Early-career teachers’ instructional visions for mathematics teaching: impact of elementary teacher education," published in the Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education. Co-authors: Heather Gallivan, Emily Miller
Mandy's Professional Webpage
Episode 1707 with Mandy and Dawn Berk
Complete List of Episodes2019-04-0321 minMath Ed PodcastEpisode 1903: Digest 6
(2:10) Wilkie, K. J. (2019). The challenge of changing teaching: Investigating the interplay of external and internal influences during professional learning with secondary mathematics teachers. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 22, 95-124. Summarized by Sam Otten
(10:57) Buchbinder, O., Chazan, D. I., & Capozzoli, M. (2019). Solving equations: Exploring instructional exchanges as lenses to understand teaching and its resistance to reform. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 50. Summarized by Chuck Munter
(18:26) Bannister, N. A. (2018). Theorizing collaborative mathematics teacher learning in communities of practice. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 49, 125-139. Summarized by Jeremy Strayer
Complete list of episodes2019-03-1824 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1902: Denise SpanglerDenise Spangler from the University of Georgia presents the Judith E. Jacobs lecture at the annual conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE). Her address was entitled "Fundamental commitments of my work as a mathematics teacher educator."
Denise's slides for this presentation
Denise's professional webpage
AMTE's conference website
Complete list of episodes2019-02-2035 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1901: Zandra de AraujoZandra de Araujo from the University of Missouri discusses the article "English learners in K-12 mathematics education: A review of the literature," published in Review of Educational Research (Vol. 88), with co-authors Sarah Roberts, Craig Willey, and Bill Zahner.
Zandra's Website
CEMELA Website
Two-Minute Teacher's Guide (Zandra and Sam's pet project)
PME-NA 2019
BSME
Mizzou Online Programs
Complete list of episodes2019-01-311h 31
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1820: John Allen PaulosJohn Allen Paulos from Temple University discusses his career in mathematics and writing public books about mathematical perspectives, with particular attention to his pseudo-memoir A Numerate Life, published by Prometheus Books.
John's Website
Sam's review of John's book Irreligion
Complete list of episodes2018-12-2035 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1819: PME-NA 40Sam Otten and Chuck Munter from the University of Missouri discuss their experiences at the recent PME-NA conference in Greenville, SC, and provide brief summaries of the four plenary sessions. The plenary speakers are listed below, and the lead organizers of the 2018 PME-NA conference were Tommy Hodges, George Roy, and Andy Tyminski.
Full 2018 PME-NA Conference Proceedings
Marta Civil
Laurie Rubel
Corey Drake
Elham Kazemi
Maggie Niess
Jeremy Roschelle
Andy Norton
Julie Sarama
Meet us in St. Louis for the 2019 PME-NA conference! The submission deadlines are...2018-12-0746 minMath Ed PodcastEpisode 1818: Digest 5
(2:08) Maria del Rosario Zavala, keynote at the TODOS 2018 Conference. https://www.todos-math.org/todos2018-conference Summarized by Kim Morrow Leong
(10:44) NCTM Research Committee. (2018). Asset-based approaches to equitable mathematics education research and practice. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 49(4). Summarized by Chuck Munter
(23:50) Ellerton, N. F. (2018). NCTM's Compendium: Finding a balance between historical details, contemporary practices, and future resources. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 99(1), 109-123. Summarized by Cara Haines
Complete list of episodes2018-11-1531 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1817: Niral ShahNiral Shah from Michigan State University discusses the article "Equity analytics: A methodological approach for quantifying participation patterns in mathematics classroom discourse," published in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, with first author Daniel L. Reinholz.
EQUIP Website -- https://www.equip.ninja
Complete list of episodes2018-10-3129 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1816: Robert ReysBob Reys from the University of Missouri discusses his career in mathematics education.
Bob's Professional Webpage
AMTE's Principles to Guide the Design and Implementation of Doctoral Programs in Mathematics Education report
CSMC Website
Barbara Reys (Episode 1316)
Glenda Lappan (Episode 1411)
Complete list of episodes2018-10-0736 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1815: Bruce MayBruce May from the University of the Western Cape (South Africa) discusses his paper, "Deepening-thinking-like problems: The case of two students," from the 20th Annual Congress of the Association for Mathematics Edcation of South Africa. (Co-author: Cyril Julie)
Bruce's Professional Webpage
AMESA Website
Complete list of episodes2018-09-1735 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1814: Herbert KhuzwayoBheki Khuzwayo from the University of the Western Cape (South Africa) discusses his chapter, "'Occupation of our minds': A metaphor to explain mathematics education in South Africa in the apartheid era," published in Numeracy as social practice (Yasukawa, Rogers, Jackson, & Street, Eds.).WARNING: This episode contains some disturbing quotes and offensive terminology from historical figures in South Africa.
Bheki's Professional Webpage
Ubuntu Wikipedia page
Complete list of episodes2018-08-2737 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1813: Susan ElrodSusan Elrod from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater discusses her research on institutional change as it relates to improving STEM education. We include clips from her keynote address at the 2018 Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership (MTE-P) Conference and discuss implications for improving university mathematics education. Guest host: Jeremy Strayer
Elrod, S., & Kezar, A. (2017). Increasing student success in STEM: Summary of a guide to systemic institutional change. Change: The Magazine of Higher Learning, 49(4), 26–34.
MTE-P Website: http://www.aplu.org/projects-and-initiatives/stem-education/mathematics-teacher-education-partnership/index.html
River Model Image: https://www.aacu.org/sites/default/files/files/Rive...2018-08-2420 minMath Ed PodcastEpisode 1812: Digest 4
(02:04) Lindorff, A., & Sammon, P. (2018). Going beyond structured observations: looking at classroom practice through a mixed method lens. ZDM Mathematics Education, 50. Summarized by Marty Fong
(06:43) Trocki, A., & Hollebrands, K. (2018). The Development of a Framework for Assessing Dynamic Geometry Task Quality. Digital Experiences in Mathematics Education. Summarized by Sam Otten
(13:32) Inglis, M., & Foster, C. (2018). Five decades of mathematics education research. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 49(4). Summarized by Chuck Munter
(22:23) Kilpatrick, J. (2018). Where are we? The third take: Review of Compendium for Research in Mathematics Education. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 49(4). Summarized by Cara Haines
2018-08-0929 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1811: David PimmDavid Pimm from Simon Fraser University (Canada) discusses his career spanning mathematics, mathematics education, linguistics, and more.
David's Professional Webpage
Speaking Mathematically book
For the Learning of Mathematics journal
Digital Experiences in Mathematics Education journal
See the comments for referencesComplete list of episodes2018-07-0948 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1810: Michael Steele & Craig HuhnMichael Steele from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee and Craig Huhn from Holt High School (Michigan) discuss their new book, A Quiet Revolution: One District's Story of Radical Curricular Change in High School Mathematics, published by Information Age.
Mike's Professional Webpage
Craig's District Webpage
See the comments for referencesComplete list of episodes2018-06-1137 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1809: Jere ConfreyJere Confrey from North Carolina State University discusses her career in mathematics education, including her ideas about children's mathematical thinking, learning progressions, and the Common Core State Standards. Guest host: Kim Morrow Leong
Jere's Professional Webpage
Turn on CC Math
Scaling Up Digital Design Studies (SUDDS)
See the comments for referencesComplete list of episodes2018-05-1824 minMath Ed PodcastEpisode 1808: Digest 3This digest episode features the following summaries (timecodes indicated):
(2:06) Doerr, H. M., DelMas, R., & Makar, K. (2017). A modeling approach to the development of students’ informal inferential reasoning. Statistics Education Research Journal, 16(2), 86–115. Summarized by Jeremy Strayer
(6:47) Rubel, L. H., Hall-Wieckert, M., & Lim, V. Y. (2017). Making Space for Place: Mapping Tools and Practices to Teach for Spatial Justice. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 26(4), 643-687.Summarized by Chuck Munter. Math for Spatial Justice -- http://www.mathforspatialjustice.org/
(17:58) Acheson, D. (2017). The Calculus Story: A mathematical adventure. Oxford University Press. Summarized by Sam Otten. David's musical YouTube page -- h...2018-04-2625 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1807: James HiebertJim Hiebert from the University of Delaware discusses his career in mathematics education, from children's mathematical thinking to conceptually-rich teaching to systems of instructional change.
Jim's Professional Website
Jim's Remarks to SIG-RME
The Teaching Gap
See the comments for referencesComplete list of episodes2018-04-0541 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1806: Corey DrakeCorey Drake from Michigan State University discusses the article, "Curriculum spaces for connecting to children’s multiple mathematical knowledge bases," written by Land, Bartell, Drake, Foote, Roth McDuffie, Turner, and Aguirre, published in the Journal of Curriculum Studies.
Article URL: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00220272.2018.1428365
Corey's Professional Webpage
TEACH Math Project
TCM article about curriculum spaces
See the comments for referencesComplete list of episodes2018-03-2623 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1805: Heather JohnsonHeather Johnson (@HthrLynnJ) from the University of Colorado at Denver discusses her article, "A link between students' discernment of variation in unidirectional change and their use of quantitative variational reasoning," published in Educational Studies in Mathematics, Volume 97. (Co-author: Evan McClintock)
Heather's Professional Webpage
Heather's Academic Blog (and her rethinking time post)
Article URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10649-017-9799-7
See the comments for referencesComplete list of episodes2018-03-1934 minMath Ed PodcastEpisode 1804: Digest 2This digest episode features the following summaries (timecodes indicated):
(02:10) Thompson, P. W., Hatfield, N. J., Yoon, H., Joshua, S., & Byerley, C. (2017). Covariational reasoning among U.S. and South Korean secondary mathematics teachers. Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 48, 95–111. Summarized by Jeremy Strayer
(08:28) Lobato, J., & Walters, C. D. (2017). A taxonomy of approaches to learning trajectories and progressions. In Cai, J. (Ed.), Compendium for research in mathematics education (pp. 74-101). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Summarized by Kimberly Morrow-Leong
(20:10) Polly, D., Wang, C., Martin, C., Lambert, R., Pugalee, D., & Middleton, C. (2018). The influence of mathematics pr...2018-03-0527 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1803: Zalman UsiskinZal Usiskin from the University of Chicago discusses his career in mathematics education.
Zal's UChicago Profile
UCSMP Textbook Series http://ucsmp.uchicago.edu/
We Need Another Revolution collected volume
See the comments for referencesComplete list of episodes2018-02-1828 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1802: Muteb AlqahtaniMuteb Alqahtani from SUNY Cortland discusses the article, "Mediational activities in a dynamic geometry environment and teachers' specialized content knowledge," published in the Journal of Mathematical Behavior, volume 38. (Co-author: Arthur Powell)
Muteb's Department Webpage
Article: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0732312317300299
See the comments for referencesComplete list of episodes2018-01-3023 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1801: Laurie RubelLaurie Rubel from Brooklyn College CUNY discusses her article, "Equity-directed instructional practices: Beyond the dominant perspective," published in the Journal of Urban Mathematics Education, volume 10. She also addresses the personal attacks that have resulted from this work.
Article: http://ed-osprey.gsu.edu/ojs/index.php/JUME/article/view/324
Laurie's professional webpage: http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/academics/faculty/faculty_profile.jsp?faculty=441
Timeline of events: https://equitymathed.wordpress.com/2018/01/09/the-attack-on-dr-laurie-rubels-work-so-far/
#StandWithLaurieRubel
See the comments for referencesComplete list of episodes2018-01-1834 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1717: Ryota MatsuuraRyota Matsuura from St. Olaf College discusses the article, "The search for hidden structure," published in Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (Co-authors: Sword and Finkelstein). He also describes the Budapest Semester in Mathematics Education study-abroad program.
Ryota's Professional Webpage
BSME Website
See comments for references from the episodeComplete list of episodes2017-12-3128 minMath Ed PodcastEpisode 1716: Digest 1This digest episode features the following summaries (timecodes indicated):
(02:14) Blazar & Pollard. (2017). Does test preparation mean low-quality instruction? Educational Researcher, 46, 420-433. Summarized by Sam Otten
(08:24) Lesser, L. M., Pearl, D. K., & Weber III, J. J. (2016) Assessing Fun Items' Effectiveness in Increasing Learning of College Introductory Statistics Students: Results of a Randomized Experiment. Journal of Statistics Education, 24(2), 54-62. Summarized by Asal Aslemand
(14:56) Kastberg, S. E., Tyminski, A. M., Lischka, A. E., & Sanchez, W. B. (Eds.). Building support for scholarly practices in mathematics methods. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing Inc. Summarized by Jeremy Strayer
(22:49) Louie, N...2017-12-2134 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1715: Zandra de AraujoZandra de Araujo from the University of Missouri discusses her article, "Connections between secondary mathematics teachers' beliefs and their selection of tasks for English language learners", published in Curriculum Inquiry, Volume 47.
Zandra's Professional Website
See the comments for referneces mentioned during the interviewComplete list of episodes2017-12-0324 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1714: Emily FyfeEmily Fyfe from Indiana University discusses her article, "Assessing formal knowledge of math equivalence among algebra and pre-algebra students," published in the Journal of Educational Psychology.
Emily's professional webpage
See comments for references mentioned during the interview.Complete list of episodes2017-11-2028 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1713: Theodore ChaoTeddy Chao from Ohio State University discusses his co-authored chapter, "Experiences using clinical interviews in mathematics methods courses to empower preservice teachers: A conversation among three critical mathematics educators," from the AMTE professional book series (co-authors: ). Guest hosted by Cara Haines.
Teddy's STEAM Factory page
TeachMath.info
See comments for references mentioned during the interviewComplete list of episodes2017-11-1129 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1712: 100th Episode!This special episode features a look back at math ed articles and books that have inspired us. Thanks to Joel Amidon, Lynette Guzman, Chris Austin, Sheunghyun Yeo, Jeremy Strayer, Dave Coffey, and Dan Meyer for their contributions.References are in the comments on MathEdPodcast.com.If you're interested in being a podcast contributor in the future, please contact Sam at ottensa@missouri.edu.Complete list of episodes2017-10-2033 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1711: Beth Herbel-Eisenmann and Michelle CirilloBeth Herbel-Eisenmann from Michigan State University and Michelle Cirillo from the University of Delaware talk about their forthcoming set of professional development materials, Mathematics Discourse in Secondary Classrooms (MDISC), published by Math Solutions. Co-authors: Michael Steele, Samuel Otten, and Kate Johnson
MDISC Project Page
Math Solutions Product Page
Complete list of episodes2017-10-1030 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1710: Matthew InglisMatthew Inglis from Loughborough University (UK) discusses his book, Does mathematical study develop logical thinking? Testing the Theory of Formal Discipline, published by World Scientific (with co-author Nina Attridge).
Matthew's Personal Webpage
See the comments for references mentioned during the interviewComplete list of episodes*Send in your audio submissions for the 100th episode special to ottensa AT missouri DOT edu by October 10th.2017-09-2532 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1709: Aimee EllingtonAimee Ellington from Virginia Commonwealth University discusses the article, "Effectively coaching middle school teachers: A case for teacher and student learning," published in the Journal of Mathematical Behavior, Volume 46. (Co-authors: Whitenack and Edwards)
Aimee's Professional Webpage
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.Complete list of episodes2017-09-1123 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1708: Les SteffeLes Steffe from the University of Georgia talks about his career in mathematics, including graduate school at the University of Wisconsin, the theory of radical constructivism, and research on students' understanding of number.Guest host: Kevin MooreSee the comments for references mentioned during the interview.Complete list of episodes2017-08-1031 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1707: Amanda Jansen & Dawn BerkMandy Jansen and Dawn Berk from the University of Delaware discuss their article, "Investigating alignment between elementary mathematics teacher education and graduates' teaching of mathematics for conceptual understanding," from Harvard Educational Review. Co-author: Erin Meikle.
Mandy's Professional Webpage
Dawn's Professional Webpage
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.Complete list of episodes2017-06-1636 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1706: Susan FrielSusan Friel from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill discusses her career in mathematics and statistics education, her work on Connected Mathematics, and her part in the NCTM (1991) Professional Standards for Teaching.
Susan's Professional Webpage
Connected Mathematics middle school curriculum
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.Complete list of episodes2017-05-2833 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1705: Paul Cobb on Improving Teaching at ScalePaul Cobb from Vanderbilt University received the 2016 Distinguished Scholar Award from the AERA Special Interest Group on Research in Mathematics Education. This special episode features the remarks he made at the SIG-RME business meeting in San Antonio, TX, on April 28, 2017. Thanks go to Janine Remillard for capturing the audio of this presentation.
Paul's professional webpage
SIG-RME website
Chuck Munter Episode
Kara Jackson Episode
Dr. Cobb received his Ed.D. from the University of Georgia.2017-05-0843 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1704: Elizabeth FennemaEliz Fennema, emeritus professor from the University of Wisconsin, discusses her career in mathematics education, her research on gender-differences in mathematics, and her role on the Cognitively Guided Instruction project.Guest host: Susan EmpsonSee the comments for references mentioned during the interviewComplete list of past episodes2017-04-301h 02
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1703: Denise SpanglerDenise Spangler from the University of Georgia discusses the forthcoming chapter, "Research on core practices in K-12 mathematics teaching" (co-author: Victoria Jacobs), appearing in the Compendium of Research in Mathematics Education (NCTM).
Denise's Professional Webpage
Core Practice Consortium
Table of Contents for the COMPENDIUM
See the comments for references mentioned during the interviewComplete list of past episodes2017-04-2338 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1702: Charles MunterChuck Munter from the University of Missouri discusses his article, "Examining relations between mathematics teachers' instructional vision and knowledge and change in practice," [FREE PDF] published in the American Journal of Education, Volume 123. (Co-author: Richard Correnti)
Chuck's Professional Webpage
MIST Project Website
Complete list of past episodesSee the comments for references mentioned during the interview2017-03-1728 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1701: Luis LeyvaLuis Leyva from Vanderbilt University discusses his article, "An intersectional analysis of Latin@ college women's counter-stories in mathematics," published in the Journal of Urban Mathematics Education, Volume 9. http://ed-osprey.gsu.edu/ojs/index.php/JUME/article/view/295/201
Luis's professional webpage
Note: Drawing on Gutiérrez (2013), the term Latin@ (which you will hear Luis pronouncing in the episode) decenters the patriarchal nature of the Spanish language that traditionally groups Latin American women and men into a single descriptor Latino, denoting only men. The @ symbol is meant to allow for gender inclusivity.S...2017-01-0427 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1621: Megan TaylorMegan Taylor from Trellis Education (http://www.trelliseducation.org/) discusses her article, "From effective curricula toward effective curriculum use," published in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Volume 47.See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.2016-12-2628 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1620: Kimberly Cervello RogersKimberly Cervello Rogers from Bowling Green State University discusses the article, "Graduate teaching assistants' enactment of reasoning-and-proving tasks in a content course for elementary teachers," published in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Volume 47. (Co-author: Michael Steele)
Kim's Professional Website
See the comment for references mentioned during the interview.Complete list of episodes2016-12-0538 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1619: Julie Nurnberger-HaagJulie Nurnberger-Haag from Kent State University discusses her article, "A cautionary tale: How children's books (mis)teach shapes," published in Early Education and Development.
Julie's Professional Webpage
Article: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10409289.2016.1242993
Episode 1509 on Julie's number book study
See comments for references mentioned during the interview.2016-11-2321 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1618: Argumentation, Justification, and Proof Panel at PMENAThis special episode features a panel of scholars from the Argumentation, Justification, and Proof working group at the PMENA conference in Tucson, AZ. Featured are Eric Knuth from the University of Wisconsin, Orit Zaslavsky from New York University, and David Yopp from the University of Idaho.
2016 Conference Paper (via ResearchGate)
2016 White Paper (via ResearchGate)
2015 Conference paper (via ResearchGate)
2015 Podcast Recording of the Panel
2015 Podcast Recording of Keith Weber's Remarks
See comments for references mentioned during the episodeMizzou Online Degrees in Mathematics Education2016-11-1437 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1617: Dave Coffey & John GoldenDave Coffey and John Golden from Grand Valley State University discuss their scholarly use of blogs, Twitter, and YouTube in their thinking about mathematics education and teacher preparation.
Dave's deltascape blog
John's mathhombre blog
#MTBoS (Math Twitter Blogosphere)
See the comments for references mentioned during the episode.2016-11-0728 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1616: Katy UlrichKaty Ulrich from Virginia Tech University discusses her two-part article series called "Stages in constructing and coordinating units additively and multiplicatively," published in For the Learning of Mathematics. Part 1 and Part 2
Katy's Professional Webpage
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview2016-10-3134 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1615: Lyn EnglishLyn English from Queensland University of Technology in Brisbane, Australia, discusses her career in mathematics education, her editorship of Mathematical Thinking and Learning, and current issues related to STEM education.
Lyn's professional website
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview2016-09-2734 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1614: Nichole Kersting, Erik Jacobson, & Janine RemillardThis episode focuses on two chapters from the the forthcoming book Psychometric Models in Mathematics Education (listen to Episode 1611 for details). First, Nicki Kersting from the University of Arizona discusses "Examining and understanding dimensionality in the context of instrument development." Second, Erik Jacobson from Indiana University and Janine Remillard from the University of Pennsylvania discuss "The interaction between measure design and construct development: Building validity arguments."
Nicki's Professional Webpage
Erik's Professional Webpage
Janine's Professional Webpage
See the comments for references mentioned during the interviews.2016-08-2934 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1613: Mimi EngelMimi Engel from Vanderbilt University discusses the article, "Mathematics content coverage and student learning in kindergarten," published in Educational Researcher, Volume 45. (Co-authors: Claessens, Watts, and Farkas)
Mimi's Professional Website
National Center for Educational Statistics
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview2016-08-2525 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1612: Michael de VilliersMichael de Villiers speaks with guest host, Michelle Cirillo, about his career in mathematics education. Dr. de Villiers is an emeritus professor from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa and an honorary professor at the University of Stellenbosch.
Michael's Dynamic Math Website
Michael's Professional Webpage
Proof with Dynamic Geometry Software
2016-08-1546 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1611: Andrew Izsák & Jonathan TemplinAndrew Izsák from the University of Georgia and Jonathan Templin from the University of Kansas discuss their forthcoming edited volume on psychometric models in mathematics education and also their chapter entitled, "Coordinating conceptualizations of mathematical knowledge with psychometric models." The book will be published this fall by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Andrew's professional webpage
Jonathan's professional website
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.Scalar Learning podcast (see Episode 66)2016-08-0824 minMath Ed PodcastEpisode 1610: Gregory LarnellGreg Larnell from the University of Illinois at Chicago discusses his article, "More than just skill: Mathematics identities, racialized narratives, and remediation among black undergraduates" (free PDF available), published in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Volume 47.
Greg's Professional Webpage
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.2016-07-3139 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1609: Sandra FillebrownSandy Fillebrown from Saint Joseph's University discusses the article, "Courses on the beauty of mathematics: Our version of general educatino mathematics courses," published in PRIMUS and written by Agnes Rash and Sandy.
SJU General Education
Sandy's Professional Webpage
2016-06-2519 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1608: Erin TurnerErin Turner from the University of Arizona discusses the article, "Learning to leverage children's multiple mathematical knowledge bases in mathematics instruction," to be published in the Journal of Urban Mathematics Education. Co-authors: Foote, Stoehr, Roth McDuffie, Aguirre, Bartell, Drake
Erin's Professional Website
TEACH MATH Project Website
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.2016-05-3135 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1607: Thomas CarpenterTom Carpenter, emeritus professor from the University of Wisconsin and NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award winner, discusses his career in mathematics education.
Wisconsin Faculty Page
Brief Biography from NCTM
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.2016-05-1028 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1606: Brent Davis NCTM PlenaryBrent Davis from the University of Calgary delivers his plenary, "How research into second-language learning might be useful for improving mathematics teaching practice," at the 2016 NCTM Research Conference, San Francisco, CA.
Slides accompanying the presentation
Brent's Professional Webpage
Thanks to NCTM and to Raymond Johnson for helping make this episode possible.2016-03-2752 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1605: Rochelle GutiérrezRochelle Gutiérrez from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discusses her scholarly career in mathematics education.
Rochelle's Professional Website
Information about Rochelle's Noyce Project
AMTE "Getting Personal" Video of Rochelle
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.2016-03-0747 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1604: Raymond JohnsonRaymond Johnson from the University of Colorado and the Colorado Department of Education discusses the article, "Teachers, tasks, and tensions: Lessons from a research-practice partnership," published in the Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education. (Co-authors: Severance, Penuel, Leary) Open access preprint available through CU
Raymond's Professional Webpage
Inquiry Hub Partnership
MathEd.Net
MathEd wiki
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.2016-02-2527 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1603: Allison Hintz & Kersti TysonAllison Hintz from the University of Washington at Bothell and Kersti Tyson from the University of New Mexico discuss their article, "Complex listening: Supporting students to listen as mathematical sense-makers," published in Mathematical Thinking and Learning, Volume 17.
Allison's Professional Webpage
Kersti's Researchgate Page
Listening Study Group leader Andrea English (Andrea.English@ed.ac.uk)
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.2016-02-0442 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1602: Charles HohenseeCharles Hohensee from the University of Delaware discusses his article, "Teachers' awareness of the relationship between prior knowledge and new learning," published in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Volume 47.
Charles's Professional Webpage
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.2016-01-2530 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1601: Samuel OttenSamuel Otten from the University of Missouri discusses the article "Univocal and dialogic discourse in secondary mathematics classrooms: The case of attending to precision," published in ZDM - The International Journal on Mathematics Education, Volume 47. (Co-authors: Chris Engledowl and Vickie Spain)
Sam's Professional Website
University of Missouri's PhD Program in Mathematics Education
University of Missouri's Online Master's Program in Mathematics Education
The concluding music is "The Highway" by Samuel Otten, based on the short story by Ray Bradbury. And on Sam's list of favorite TV shows, the third slot will sometimes...2016-01-1815 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1521: Laurie ZackLaurie Zack from High Point University discusses the article, "Flipping freshman mathematics," published in a PRIMUS special issue on flipped instruction at the college level. (Co-authors: Fuselier, Graham-Squire, Lamb, & O'Hara)
High Point's Mathematics Department Website
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.List of episodes2015-12-0123 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1520: Panel Discussion of Justification and ProofKristen Bieda (Michigan State University), Anna Conner (University of Georgia), and Pablo Mejia-Ramos (Rutgers University) formed a panel at the PMENA 37 working group on argumentation, justification, and proof. The working group was organized by Michelle Cirillo, Megan Staples, Karl Kosko, Jill Newton, and Keith Weber.
Working Group Paper from the PMENA Proceedings
Listen to Episode 1519 for Keith Weber's presentation from this same working group.2015-11-1947 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1519: Weber's Review of Justification and ProofKeith Weber from Rutgers University gave a presentation on research related to argumentation, justification, and proof in mathematics education. This was part of a working group at PMENA 37 at Michigan State University in East Lansing, MI. The working group was organized by Michelle Cirillo, Megan Staples, Karl Kosko, Jill Newton, and Keith.
Keith's Professional Webpage
Working Group Paper from the PMENA Proceedings
Listen to Episode 1520 for a panel discussion from this same working group.2015-11-1625 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1518: J. Michael ShaughnessyMike Shaughnessy from Portland State University discusses his career in mathematics and statistics education.
Mike's Professional Webpage
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.List of episodes2015-10-2230 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1517: Samuel OttenSam Otten from the University of Missouri discusses the article, "Making the most of going over homework," published in Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, Volume 21. (Co-authors: Michelle Cirillo, Beth Herbel-Eisenmann).
Sam's Professional Website
TCR article with analytic details
Mizzou's online master's program in math ed
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.List of episodes2015-09-1714 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1516: Marta KobielaMarta Kobiela from McGill University (Canada) discusses the article, "The codevelopment of mathematical concepts and the practice of defining," published in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Volume 46. (Co-author: Richard Lehrer)
Marta's Professional Webpage
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.List of episodes2015-09-1424 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1515: Amy EllisAmy Ellis from the University of Wisconsin at Madison discusses the article, "Quantifying exponential growth: Three conceptual shifts in coordinating multiplicative and additive growth," published in the Journal of Mathematical Behavior, Volume 39. (Co-authors: Ozgur, Kulow, Williams, Amidon)
Amy's Professional Website
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.List of episodes2015-08-2332 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1514: Anderson NortonAndy Norton from Virginia Tech talks about the article, "Students' units coordination activity: A cross-sectional analysis," published in the Journal of Mathematical Behavior, Volume 39. (Co-authors: Boyce, Ulrich, Phillips)
Andy's Professional Webpage
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.List of episodes2015-07-3122 min
Math Ed PodcastEpisode 1407: Samuel OttenSam Otten from the University of Missouri discusses the artcle, "The mathematical nature of reasoning-and-proving opportunities in geometry textbooks," published by the journal Mathematical Thinking and Learning, Volume 16. (Co-authors: Gilbertson, Males, Clark)
Sam's Professional Website
Ashli's Podcast, Infinite Tangents
See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.Complete list of episodes2014-03-2940 min