7-12 Classroom Research Grants

Ji-Won Son Infusing History into Mathematics Instruction Ji-Won Son, University at Buffalo-The State University of New York, collaborating with Winston Martey, Christian Central Academy: K-12 Christian College Preparatory School, Williamsville, New York History naturally provides us with ways of teachin

Ji-Yeong I Implementing Mathematical Modeling with English Learners  Ji-Yeong I, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa collaborating with Kaitlin Ogden, Meredith Middle School, Des Moines, Iowa The primary purpose of this collaborative project is to develop an effective mathematics curriculum in order to

Patti J. Davis Three Sides of Pythagoras Patti J. Davis, East Richland Middle School, Olney, Illinois collaborating with Sherri A. Snider, Olney Central College, Olney, Illinois The purpose of this project is to determine if one instructional approach is more effective than another in increasing studen

Beth Bos Conceptualizing Calculus with Mathematica Widgets Beth Bos collaborating with  Ryan Gertenbach, Wimberley High School, Wimberley, Texas The purpose of this grant is to support and encourage the study of calculus concepts using Wolfram Mathematica Widgets made by students to reinforce the

Joel Craig Amidon Creating space for advancing progressive teaching of mathematics Joel Craig Amidon collaborating with Virginia Cornelius and Jenny Stubblefield, Lafayette High School, Oxford, Mississippi Mathematics teachers are under pressure. Students need mathematics to have access to academi

Daniel Imaizumi Using Adaptive Software in Math Support Classes to Boost Achievement Daniel Imaizumi collaborating with Kristie Newton, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The primary goal of this project is to close the achievement gap, using a novel integrated technology approach. It i

Carrie M. Fisher Visual Mathematics Dictionary and Phrases: Investigation on Mathematics Term Recall and Conceptual Understanding Carrie M. Fisher collaborating with Christopher A.N. Kurz, Rochester Institute of Technology Research has shown that deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HH) students demonstra