Math Ed Podcast

Laura Bofferding from Purdue University discusses her article, "Negative integer understanding: Characterizing first graders' mental models," published in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, Volume 45. Laura's Professional Website See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.Complete list of episodes

Megan Franke from the University of California at Los Angeles discusses her career in mathematics education and her experiences related to the CGI project, equity and social justice in urban education, and research related to classroom practices and student outcomes at the elementary level. Megan's Professional Website DiME Center See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.

Sarah Bleiler from Middle Tennessee State University discusses her article, "Providing written feedback on students' mathematical arguments: Proof validations of prospective secondary mathematics teachers," published in the Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education (Co-authors: Thompson, Krajcevski). Sarah's Professional Website See the comments for references mentioned during the interview.

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.