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Resource | Developing a Problem-Solving Measure for Grade 4
Problem solving is central to mathematics learning (NCTM, 2014). Assessments are needed that appropriately measure students’ problem-solving performance. More importantly, assessments must be grounded in robust validity evidence that justifies their interpretations and outcomes (AERAet al., 2014). Thus, measures that are grounded in validity evidence are warranted for use by practitioners and…
Problem solving is central to mathematics learning (NCTM, 2014). Assessments are needed that appropriately measure students’ problem-solving performance. More importantly, assessments must be grounded in robust validity evidence that justifies their interpretations and outcomes (AERAet al., 2014). Thus, measures that are grounded in validity evidence are warranted for use by practitioners and…
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Resource | Developing a Problem-Solving Measure for Grade 4
Problem solving is central to mathematics learning (NCTM, 2014). Assessments are needed that appropriately measure students’ problem-solving performance. More importantly, assessments must be grounded in robust validity evidence that justifies their interpretations and outcomes (AERAet al., 2014). Thus, measures that are grounded in validity evidence are warranted for use by practitioners and…
Problem solving is central to mathematics learning (NCTM, 2014). Assessments are needed that appropriately measure students’ problem-solving performance. More importantly, assessments must be grounded in robust validity evidence that justifies their interpretations and outcomes (AERAet al., 2014). Thus, measures that are grounded in validity evidence are warranted for use by practitioners and…
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Resource | AIR Methodology Webinar Series Designed for the DRK-12 Program
PAST EVENTS Systematic Literature Reviews and Meta-Analytic Techniques Webinar 1: An Introduction to Systematic Literature Reviews (September 3, 2020) Dr. Emily Tanner-Smith from the University of Oregon and Dr. Jeff Valentine from the University of Louisville will introduce the logic underlying systematic reviews. They will then share common challenges and provide practical advice for…
PAST EVENTS Systematic Literature Reviews and Meta-Analytic Techniques Webinar 1: An Introduction to Systematic Literature Reviews (September 3, 2020) Dr. Emily Tanner-Smith from the University of Oregon and Dr. Jeff Valentine from the University of Louisville will introduce the logic underlying systematic reviews. They will then share common challenges and provide practical advice for…
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Resource | Does Early Algebra Matter? The Effectiveness of an Early Algebra Intervention in Grades 3 to 5
A cluster randomized trial design was used to examine the effectiveness of a Grades 3 to 5 early algebra intervention with a diverse student population. Forty-six schools in three school districts participated. Students in treatment schools were taught the intervention by classroom teachers during regular mathematics instruction. Students in control schools received only regular mathematics…
A cluster randomized trial design was used to examine the effectiveness of a Grades 3 to 5 early algebra intervention with a diverse student population. Forty-six schools in three school districts participated. Students in treatment schools were taught the intervention by classroom teachers during regular mathematics instruction. Students in control schools received only regular mathematics…
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Resource | Does Early Algebra Matter? The Effectiveness of an Early Algebra Intervention in Grades 3 to 5
A cluster randomized trial design was used to examine the effectiveness of a Grades 3 to 5 early algebra intervention with a diverse student population. Forty-six schools in three school districts participated. Students in treatment schools were taught the intervention by classroom teachers during regular mathematics instruction. Students in control schools received only regular mathematics…
A cluster randomized trial design was used to examine the effectiveness of a Grades 3 to 5 early algebra intervention with a diverse student population. Forty-six schools in three school districts participated. Students in treatment schools were taught the intervention by classroom teachers during regular mathematics instruction. Students in control schools received only regular mathematics…
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Resource | The Joys of Teaching Ecology in K–12 and Informal Settings
Esposito, R. M. M, Harris, C., Berkowitz, A. R., & Pregnal, M. (2019). The joys of teaching ecology in K-12 and informal settings. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 17(9), 538-539. https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.2122
Esposito, R. M. M, Harris, C., Berkowitz, A. R., & Pregnal, M. (2019). The joys of teaching ecology in K-12 and informal settings. Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, 17(9), 538-539. https://doi.org/10.1002/fee.2122
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Resource | Improving Ecological Education through a Four‐Dimensional Framework
At its November 2018 meeting, the Ecological Society of America's Governing Board made the important decision to endorse the 4‐Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) framework. Developed over the past 3 years by a task force of ESA members who solicited input from a variety of groups, the framework takes a fresh and innovative approach toward the teaching of ecology. Klemow, K., Berkowitz, A., Cid…
At its November 2018 meeting, the Ecological Society of America's Governing Board made the important decision to endorse the 4‐Dimensional Ecology Education (4DEE) framework. Developed over the past 3 years by a task force of ESA members who solicited input from a variety of groups, the framework takes a fresh and innovative approach toward the teaching of ecology. Klemow, K., Berkowitz, A., Cid…
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Resource | Designing in Context: Reaching Beyond Usability in Learning Analytics Dashboard Design
Researchers and developers of learning analytics (LA) systems are increasingly adopting human-centred design (HCD) approaches, with growing need to understand how to apply design practice in different educational settings. In this paper, we present a design narrative of our experience developing dashboards to support middle school mathematics teachers’ pedagogical practices, in a multi-university…
Researchers and developers of learning analytics (LA) systems are increasingly adopting human-centred design (HCD) approaches, with growing need to understand how to apply design practice in different educational settings. In this paper, we present a design narrative of our experience developing dashboards to support middle school mathematics teachers’ pedagogical practices, in a multi-university…
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Resource | Designing in Context: Reaching Beyond Usability in Learning Analytics Dashboard Design
Researchers and developers of learning analytics (LA) systems are increasingly adopting human-centred design (HCD) approaches, with growing need to understand how to apply design practice in different educational settings. In this paper, we present a design narrative of our experience developing dashboards to support middle school mathematics teachers’ pedagogical practices, in a multi-university…
Researchers and developers of learning analytics (LA) systems are increasingly adopting human-centred design (HCD) approaches, with growing need to understand how to apply design practice in different educational settings. In this paper, we present a design narrative of our experience developing dashboards to support middle school mathematics teachers’ pedagogical practices, in a multi-university…
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Resource | Designing in Context: Reaching Beyond Usability in Learning Analytics Dashboard Design
Researchers and developers of learning analytics (LA) systems are increasingly adopting human-centred design (HCD) approaches, with growing need to understand how to apply design practice in different educational settings. In this paper, we present a design narrative of our experience developing dashboards to support middle school mathematics teachers’ pedagogical practices, in a multi-university…
Researchers and developers of learning analytics (LA) systems are increasingly adopting human-centred design (HCD) approaches, with growing need to understand how to apply design practice in different educational settings. In this paper, we present a design narrative of our experience developing dashboards to support middle school mathematics teachers’ pedagogical practices, in a multi-university…
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Newsletter | August 2020 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, The demand for data skills is growing across industries and disciplines. Understanding how to analyze and interpret data will not only be critical for students as they enter the workforce, but also as they grapple with complex issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic or climate change. This month’s Spotlight focuses on research to understand and improve students' analysis and…
Dear Colleagues, The demand for data skills is growing across industries and disciplines. Understanding how to analyze and interpret data will not only be critical for students as they enter the workforce, but also as they grapple with complex issues, such as the COVID-19 pandemic or climate change. This month’s Spotlight focuses on research to understand and improve students' analysis and…
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Event | Webinar 2: An Introduction to Meta-Analytic Techniques
This webinar is part of a 2-part series. In recent years, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education researchers have used systematic review and meta-analysis methods to synthesize research evidence, identify gaps in the literature, develop instructional design guidelines, and inform teaching practice. Systematic literature reviews, however, are often confused with…
This webinar is part of a 2-part series. In recent years, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education researchers have used systematic review and meta-analysis methods to synthesize research evidence, identify gaps in the literature, develop instructional design guidelines, and inform teaching practice. Systematic literature reviews, however, are often confused with…
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Event | Webinar 1: An Introduction to Systematic Literature Reviews
This webinar is part of a 2-part series. In recent years, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education researchers have used systematic review and meta-analysis methods to synthesize research evidence, identify gaps in the literature, develop instructional design guidelines, and inform teaching practice. Systematic literature reviews, however, are often confused with…
This webinar is part of a 2-part series. In recent years, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education researchers have used systematic review and meta-analysis methods to synthesize research evidence, identify gaps in the literature, develop instructional design guidelines, and inform teaching practice. Systematic literature reviews, however, are often confused with…
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Announcement | AIR Webinar Series: Systematic Literature Reviews and Meta-Analytic Techniques
In recent years, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education researchers have used systematic review and meta-analysis methods to synthesize research evidence, identify gaps in the literature, develop instructional design guidelines, and inform teaching practice. Systematic literature reviews, however, are often confused with standard literature reviews. To reduce bias and…
In recent years, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education researchers have used systematic review and meta-analysis methods to synthesize research evidence, identify gaps in the literature, develop instructional design guidelines, and inform teaching practice. Systematic literature reviews, however, are often confused with standard literature reviews. To reduce bias and…
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Early Career News | Supporting Students' Pathways through the Cycle of Inquiry and Justification
Michelle Cirillo (CAREER Awardee) and Jenifer Hummer (2017-18 CADRE Fellow) presented a webinar on the cycle of inquiry and justification in secondary mathematics as part of NCTM's 100 Days of Professional Learning.
Michelle Cirillo (CAREER Awardee) and Jenifer Hummer (2017-18 CADRE Fellow) presented a webinar on the cycle of inquiry and justification in secondary mathematics as part of NCTM's 100 Days of Professional Learning.
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Early Career News | 2018 CADRE Postdoc awarded NSF grant
Terrell Morton (2018 CADRE Postdoc) was recently awarded an NSF grant to build a network comprised of diverse individuals from higher education (e.g., administrators, faculty, staff, students), science industry, and Black cultural spaces, to address the challenges of retaining and supporting the continued participation of Black students in the biological sciences with a specific focus on the…
Terrell Morton (2018 CADRE Postdoc) was recently awarded an NSF grant to build a network comprised of diverse individuals from higher education (e.g., administrators, faculty, staff, students), science industry, and Black cultural spaces, to address the challenges of retaining and supporting the continued participation of Black students in the biological sciences with a specific focus on the…
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Resource | Supporting Students' Pathways through the Cycle of Inquiry and Justification
The Cycle of Inquiry and Justification was delineated as an essential concept for High School Mathematics (NCTM, 2018). After spending three years observing this cycle in classrooms, we identified the transition from conjecturing to proving as a key site for conceptual obstacles. These obstacles and strategies for overcoming them are explored. This presentation was part of the NCTM 100 Days of…
The Cycle of Inquiry and Justification was delineated as an essential concept for High School Mathematics (NCTM, 2018). After spending three years observing this cycle in classrooms, we identified the transition from conjecturing to proving as a key site for conceptual obstacles. These obstacles and strategies for overcoming them are explored. This presentation was part of the NCTM 100 Days of…
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Event | STELAR Webinar: NSF Q&A for 2020 ITEST Solicitation Applicants
STELAR will host NSF Program Officers for a final Q&A session designed for those planning to submit ITEST proposals on August 14, 2020. This session will be held as an “office hours” style discussion, and will be geared towards answering the more technical questions around completing the required proposal sections and finalizing your submission. Bring your questions ahead of the August 14…
STELAR will host NSF Program Officers for a final Q&A session designed for those planning to submit ITEST proposals on August 14, 2020. This session will be held as an “office hours” style discussion, and will be geared towards answering the more technical questions around completing the required proposal sections and finalizing your submission. Bring your questions ahead of the August 14…
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Blog | Conceptual Replications in STEM Education Research
Despite the abundant and frequent calls for replication studies from research communities (e.g., Shavelson & Towne, 2002) and funding agencies (e.g., IES & NSF, 2013), the number of such studies remains stubbornly small. For example, in an analysis of all articles published since 1900 in the top 10 psychological journals, Makel, Plucker, and Hegarty (2012) found that less than 1% were…
Despite the abundant and frequent calls for replication studies from research communities (e.g., Shavelson & Towne, 2002) and funding agencies (e.g., IES & NSF, 2013), the number of such studies remains stubbornly small. For example, in an analysis of all articles published since 1900 in the top 10 psychological journals, Makel, Plucker, and Hegarty (2012) found that less than 1% were…
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Blog | Reporting Findings to Decision-Makers and Project Participants
As DRK-12 researchers conducting empirical studies of interventions in science education, the findings from our studies are important to multiple audiences. While the dissemination plan might be one of the last sections we write in our proposals, and one of the last pieces we consider during the timeline of a project, it is probably the most important activity we engage in. I’ll always remember…
As DRK-12 researchers conducting empirical studies of interventions in science education, the findings from our studies are important to multiple audiences. While the dissemination plan might be one of the last sections we write in our proposals, and one of the last pieces we consider during the timeline of a project, it is probably the most important activity we engage in. I’ll always remember…
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Newsletter | July 2020 Newsletter
Dear Colleagues, In 2018, NSF and IES released a companion to the Common Guidelines which identifies principles to help education stakeholders design and report reproducibility and replication studies in the effort to build evidence. This month’s Spotlight explores that topic. This newsletter also features two blogs written by 2019-20 CADRE Fellows offering their perspectives on STEM…
Dear Colleagues, In 2018, NSF and IES released a companion to the Common Guidelines which identifies principles to help education stakeholders design and report reproducibility and replication studies in the effort to build evidence. This month’s Spotlight explores that topic. This newsletter also features two blogs written by 2019-20 CADRE Fellows offering their perspectives on STEM…
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Project Spotlight | Replication & Building Evidence
This Spotlight features perspectives, research, and resources related to building evidence in STEM education, particularly by means of replication. While NSF and the DRK-12 portfolio traditionally focus on the early stages in the research cycle (i.e., exploratory, design and development), there has been increasing attention to and funding of studies that build evidence of the efficacy and…
This Spotlight features perspectives, research, and resources related to building evidence in STEM education, particularly by means of replication. While NSF and the DRK-12 portfolio traditionally focus on the early stages in the research cycle (i.e., exploratory, design and development), there has been increasing attention to and funding of studies that build evidence of the efficacy and…
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Early Career News | The Role of Mentor Teacher–Mediated Experiences for Preservice Teachers
Hosun Kang (CAREER Awardee) published this Journal of Teacher Education article.
Hosun Kang (CAREER Awardee) published this Journal of Teacher Education article.
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Early Career News | Addressing Underrepresentation of Young Women of Color in Engineering and Computing through the Lens of Sociocultural Theory
Margaret Eisenhart and Carrie D. Allen (2014-15 CADRE Fellow) co-authored this article for Cultural Studies of Science Education.
Margaret Eisenhart and Carrie D. Allen (2014-15 CADRE Fellow) co-authored this article for Cultural Studies of Science Education.
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Early Career News | The Re-Novicing of Elementary Teachers in Science? Grade Level Reassignment and Teacher PCK
Deborah L. Hanuscin, Zandra de Araujo, Dante Cisterna, Kelsey Lipsitz (2016-17 CADRE Fellow), and Delinda van Garderen published this article in the Journal of Science Teacher Education.
Deborah L. Hanuscin, Zandra de Araujo, Dante Cisterna, Kelsey Lipsitz (2016-17 CADRE Fellow), and Delinda van Garderen published this article in the Journal of Science Teacher Education.
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Early Career News | Impact of Cooney, Shealy, and Arvold’s (1998) Belief Structures: A Literature Review and Citation Analysis
Carlos Nicolas Gomez (CAREER Awardee; 2014-15 CADRE Fellow) published this article in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education with co-author AnnaMarie Conner (CAREER Awardee).
Carlos Nicolas Gomez (CAREER Awardee; 2014-15 CADRE Fellow) published this article in the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education with co-author AnnaMarie Conner (CAREER Awardee).
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Early Career News | Dominoes: Promoting Units Construction and Coordination
Beth L. MacDonald, Diana L. Moss, and Jessica H. Hunt (CAREER Awardee) coauthored this Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 article.
Beth L. MacDonald, Diana L. Moss, and Jessica H. Hunt (CAREER Awardee) coauthored this Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 article.
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Early Career News | Interpretations of Slope Through Written and Verbal Interactions Between a Student and Her Tutors in Algebra 1
Anna F. DeJarnette, Samantha McMahon, and Casey Hord (2010-11 CADRE Fellow) published this article in the Journal of Research in Mathematics Education.
Anna F. DeJarnette, Samantha McMahon, and Casey Hord (2010-11 CADRE Fellow) published this article in the Journal of Research in Mathematics Education.
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Resource | K–12 DREAMS to Teach Program at Morehouse College
This study explores the pathways to K–12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics instruction among Black/African American males in the Discovery Research Education for African American Men in STEM to Teach (DREAMS to Teach) program at Morehouse College, a Historically Black College and University located in Southwest Atlanta, Georgia. Many studies articulate the importance of cultural…
This study explores the pathways to K–12 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics instruction among Black/African American males in the Discovery Research Education for African American Men in STEM to Teach (DREAMS to Teach) program at Morehouse College, a Historically Black College and University located in Southwest Atlanta, Georgia. Many studies articulate the importance of cultural…
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Resource | The Re-Novicing of Elementary Teachers in Science? Grade Level Reassignment and Teacher PCK
There is growing recognition of the prevalence of “within school churn”, a phenomenon in which teachers remain within a school but are assigned a new grade level or course. In this study we examine the consequences of within-school churn for the pedagogical content knowledge of elementary teacher participants in an NSF-funded science PD program. We argue grade-level reassignment is akin to out-of…
There is growing recognition of the prevalence of “within school churn”, a phenomenon in which teachers remain within a school but are assigned a new grade level or course. In this study we examine the consequences of within-school churn for the pedagogical content knowledge of elementary teacher participants in an NSF-funded science PD program. We argue grade-level reassignment is akin to out-of…
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