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Science and Mathematics Education

Science and Mathematics Education: Faculty in the Science and Mathematics Education area examine mathematics and science teaching and learning in both formal and informal contexts, ranging from preschool through college. Faculty research interests include diversity and equity in mathematics and science education, the development of quantitative and spatial reasoning, cross-national comparisons of academic achievement, the professional development of teachers, culturally relevant pedagogy & curriculum, model-based instruction, argumentation, engineering design thinking, and the relation between motivation and achievement.

Please view the webpages of faculty to learn more about the research being conducted in this area.

Faculty

Julie Bianchini
Mary Betsy Brenner
Danielle Harlow
Hsiu-Zu Ho
Sue Johnson
Chris Ograin
Yukari Okamoto

updated 8/24/12