Elizabeth Arnold is an assistant professor of mathematics education in the Department of Mathematics at Colorado State University. Her research centers on the preparation and development of pre-service and in-service K-12 mathematics teachers, with a focus on mathematical modeling, teaching and learning statistics, and mathematical knowledge for teaching at the secondary level. She has provided professional development for K-16 mathematics and statistics teachers, where she emphasizes the importance of fostering a student-centered classroom community and using rich, mathematical tasks to engage each and every student in doing mathematics.
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