mathematics education
Professor Jere Confrey Offers Insight to Learning Trajectories as Part of an International Expert Paper Series
Jere Confrey, Ph.D., Joseph D. Moore Distinguished Professor of Mathematics Education at the NC State College of Education, wrote “A Synthesis of Research on Learning Trajectories/Professions in Mathematics” to help global educators better understand, support and improve student performance in mathematics.
Elementary Students and Teachers Benefit Thanks to Specialized Cohort Programs in Science and Mathematics
The NC State College of Education is preparing teacher leaders through an advanced degree in elementary education that offers elementary teachers add-on designations as science or mathematics specialists. The program, which graduates its inaugural science cohort May 10, focuses on developing teachers into leaders who possess a deep understanding of how elementary-aged children learn science or mathematics.
Skye Zambrano ‘19: Thinking Outside the Box
Skye Zambrano’s passion for tutoring led her to choose education and share her knowledge with students who feel left behind in mathematics.
Suzanne Jordan ’19MED: Empowering Students through Math
Earning a master of education in mathematics education from the NC State College of Education will enable Suzanne Jordan ’19MED to support students with challenges in the classroom.
Associate Professor Jessica Hunt Receives National Outstanding Publication Award from NCTM
Jessica Hunt, associate professor of mathematics education and special education at the NC State College of Education, received the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Linking Research and Practice Outstanding Publication Award at the council’s annual conference held April 3-6, 2019.
Associate Dean Lee V. Stiff ’78PHD Receives NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) awarded Lee V. Stiff ’78PHD with the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award last week at its annual conference. The award honors NCTM members who have exhibited a lifetime of achievement in mathematics education at the national level.
New NSF-Funded Program to Prepare High School Math Teachers as Master Teachers in 6 High-Needs School Districts in NC
Twenty high school mathematics teachers in Cabarrus, Edgecombe, Mount Airy, Rockingham, Sampson and Wayne school districts will strengthen their leadership skills and instructional practice in high school mathematics through the five-year, NSF-funded North Carolina High School Mathematics Master Teacher Fellows Program.
Mathematics Education Information Session
Join us for an information session to learn more about our Master of Education in Mathematics Education program on Friday, March 1. During this information session, you will learn more about this flexible, 100% online master’s program that will help […]
Report: NC State Largest Producer of Mathematics Education Doctorates in N.C., 5th Largest in U.S.
The NC State College of Education is the largest producer of doctoral graduates in mathematics education in North Carolina and the fifth largest producer in the nation, according to a new independent report published in the Notices of the American Mathematical Society. The same report also found that the program No. 12 in the nation among peer recommendations.
Associate Dean Lee V. Stiff ’78 PHD Receives NCTM Lifetime Achievement Award
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) named Lee V. Stiff ’78PHD a 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. The award honors NCTM members who have exhibited a lifetime of achievement in mathematics education at the national level.