Math Ed Podcast

Patricia Moyer-Packenham and Arla Westenskow from Utah State University discuss their article, "Effects of virtual manipulatives on student achievement and mathematics learning," from the International Journal of Virtual and Personal Learning Environments, Volume 4. Patricia's Professional Webpage National Library of Virtual Manipulatives See the comments for references mentioned in the interview.

Laine Bradsaw and Andrew Izsák from the University of Georgia discuss their article, "Diagnosing teachers' understandings of rational number: Building a multidimensional test within the diagnostic classification model framework", from Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice (Co-authors: Templin, Jacobson). Laine's Professional Website Project Website on CADRE See the comments for references mentioned in the interview.

Kevin Moore from the University of Georgia discusses the article, "Quantitative reasoning and the sine function: The case of Zac", from the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Volume 45. Kevin's Website See the comments for references mentioned in the interview.

Mara Landers from Los Medanos College discusses the article, "Towards a theory of mathematics homework as a social practice," from Educational Studies in Mathematics, Volume 84. Mara's Department Website See the comments for references mentioned in the interview.

Kara Jackson from the University of Washington discusses the article, "Exploring relationships between setting up complex tasks and opportunities to learn in concluding whole-class discussions in middle-grades mathematics instruction," from the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Volume 44. (Co-authors: Garrison, Wilson, Gibbons, Shahan) Kara's Professional Website MIST Project Website See the comments for references mentioned in the interview.

A joint episode with "Getting Personal" from AMTE, Barbara Reys from the University of Missouri discusses her history with the Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum (CSMC) and current issues in curriculum and teacher education. Barbara's Professional Website CSMC Website AMTE Website See the comments for references mentioned in the interview.

Rob Wieman discusses the book, "Success from the Start: Your first years teaching secondary mathematics," forthcoming from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (Co-author: Fran Arbaugh) link to the book Rob's Professional Website See the comments for references mentioned in the interview.

Whitney 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) Case Studies Project Website Episode Focused on the Special Issue See the comments for references mentioned in the interview.

Kevin Moore from the University of Georgia discusses his article, "Making sense of measuring arcs: A teaching experiment in angle measure," from Educational Studies in Mathematics, Volume 83. Kevin's Website See the comments for references mentioned in the interview.

Dan 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) link to special issue, link to article Dan's Professional Website Lawrence's Professional Website Case Studies Project Website Whitney Johnson's episode from the same special issue See the comments for references mentioned in the interview.