DRK-12 Research and Products

What is Algebra? Cross-Curricular Textbook Analyses
Discovery Research K-12 (DR-K12):Descriptive Summary of Portfolio Analysis
Supporting Grade 5-8 Students in Writing Scientific Explanations
Learning to teach mathematics in urban high schools: untangling the threads of interwoven narratives
Publication |  In this article, the authors explore learning about equity pedagogy in mathematics by focusing on the experiences of a teacher and teacher educator within the Centering the Teaching of Mathematics on Urban Youth project. One…
The Use of Pictorial Supports as an Accommodation for Increasing Access to Test Items for Students with Limited Proficiency in the Language of Testing
Acquisition of mathematical language: Suggestions and activities for English language learners
Publication | In this article, we describe aspects of mathematical language that could be problematic to English-language learners, provide recommendations for teaching English-language learners, and suggest activities intended to foster language development…
Planting Science Research in Education 2010 Poster
Presentation | Project overview poster presented at 2010 DrK-12 PI meeting.
Chemistry Facets 2010 DR-K12 PI Poster
Evaluation of a Developmental Progression for Length Measurement using the Rasch Model (Clements, Sarama, Barrett, Cullen, van Dine)
Presentation | This is a research paper presentation.
Evidence-Centered Design in Large Scale Science Assessment
Analyzing Educational Policies as Designs for Supporting Learning
Communities of Practice
How can coaching knowledge be measured?
Appraising lexical bundles in mathematics classroom discourse: Obligation and choice
Preparing Middle School Mathematics Teachers: Rethinking Engagement and Learning
Publication | In this theoretical research paper we describe a collaborative effort between researchers and university faculty to improve how teachers are prepared to teach middle school mathematics.
DR K-12 Projects Overview
Publication | This report is an overview of the projects in the DR K-12 portfolio.
How can coaching knowledge be measured?
Trying Very Hard to Make Games that Don't Stink: User Testing at the NMSU Learning Games Lab
Presentation | Barbara Chamberlin, with the NMSU Learning Games Lab, shares their user testing processes and strategies. The educational development studio involves content experts and game developers in their game design process, also employing a rigorous…
Wrapping Around - Understanding Fractions and "Super" Units (Witkowski et al.)
DR K-12 Science Curriculum SIG Synthesis
2010 DR K-12 PI Meeting Poster
Fostering Knowledge Use in STEM Education: A Brief on R&D Partnerships with Districts and Schools
Publication | This practice brief makes a case for substantive partnerships between STEM education R&D projects and districts and schools.
Astrobiology in the Secondary Classroom Project: An Interdisciplinary Curriculum Developed by a Collaboration of Scientists and Educators from Three Different Minority Communities
Prepare and Inspire: K-12 Education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) for America's Future
SciJourner Volume 2, Issue 2
Publication | The second print edition from academic year 2010-11 of our student written science news publication, in pdf format. This is meant to be printed on large format paper, and folded, but it can be viewed online.