Math 5803-001: Research Design in Mathematics Education
Murphy, Summer 2001


Syllabus (tentative)

Calendar (tentative) (last update: Thurs July 12)

Book: Kelly, A. E. & Lesh, R. A. (Eds.). (2000). _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education._ Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.


The rest of this page is a record of the chapters we read and notes we took.


Part I: The Need to Address Priority Problems

Chapters 1-3 "favorite quotes" assignment:
Bill Arbuckle Mary Brese Brad Cagle Vicki Flournoy Jay Malmstrom Gabriel Matney

Chapter 1
Lesh, R., Lovitts, R., & Kelly, A. E. (2000). Purposes and assumptions of this book. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp.17-33). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 2
Kelly, A. E., & Lesh, R. (2000). Trends and shifts in research methods. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 35-44). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 3
Lesh, R., & Lovitts, B. (2000). Research agendas: Identifying priority problems and developing useful theoretical perspectives. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 45-71). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 4
Romberg, T. A., & Collins, A. (2000). The impact of standards-based reform on methods of research in school. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 73-85). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 5
Confrey, J. (2000). Improving research and systemic reform toward equity and quality. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 87-106). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.


Chapters 4-6 "favorite quotes" assignment:
Bill Arbuckle Mary Brese Brad Cagle Darlinda Cassel Megan Che
Vicki Flournoy
Gabriel Matney Andrea Stone Jon White


Part II: Reflecting on Instruments and Methods

Chapters 7-8 "favorite quotes" assignment: Mary Brese

Chapter 6
Lesh, R., & Clarke, D. (2000). Formulating operational definitions of desired outcomes of instruction in mathematics and science education. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 113-150). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 7
Mestre, J. P. (2000). Progress in research: The interplay among theory, research questions, and measurement techniques. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 151-168). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 8
Cline, H. F., & Mandinach, E. B. (2000). The corruption of a research design: A case study of a curriculum innovation project. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 169-189). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.


Part III: Teaching Experiments

Class Notes: Chapters 9-12 by Murphy from class
Class Notes: Chapter 13 by Che, Flournoy, and Stone
Chapters 9-11 "favorite quotes" assignment:
Bill Arbuckle Mary Brese Brad Cagle Darlinda Cassel Megan Che
Vicki Flournoy Jay Malmstrom Gabriel Matney Andrea Stone Jon White

Chapter 9
Lesh, R., & Kelly, A. (2000). Multitiered teaching experiments. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 197-230). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 10
Confrey, J. & Lachance, A. (2000). Transformative teaching experiments through conjecture-driven research design. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 231-265). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 11
Steffe, L. P., & Thompson, P. W. (2000). Teaching experiment methodology: Underlying principles and essential elements. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 267-306). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 12
Cobb, P. (2000). Conducting teaching experiments in collaboration with teachers. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 307-333). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 13
Simon, M. A. (2000). Research on the development of mathematics teachers: The teacher development experiment. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 335-359). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.


Part IV: Classroom-Based Research

Class Notes: Chapters 14-17 by Murphy from class
Class Notes: Chapter 18 by Che, Flournoy, and Stone
Chapters 14-16 "favorite quotes" assignment:
Bill Arbuckle
Brad Cagle Darlinda Cassel Megan Che
Vicki Flournoy Jay Malmstrom Gabriel Matney Andrea Stone Jon White

Chapter 14
Ball, D. L. (2000). Working on the inside: Using one's own practice as a site for studying teaching and learning. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 365-402). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 15
Doerr, H. M., & Tinto, P. P. (2000). Paradigms for teacher-centered classroom-based research. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 403-427). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 16
Feldman, A., & Minstrell, J. (2000). Action research as a research methodology for the study of the teaching and learning of science. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 429-455). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 17
Moschkovich, J. N., & Brenner, M. E. (2000). Integrating a naturalistic paradigm into research on mathematics and science cognition and learning. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 457-486). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 18
Tobin, K. (2000). Interpretive research in science education. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 487-512). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.


Part V: Clinical Methods

Class Notes: Chapter 19 by Cassel, Malmstrom, and Matney
Class Notes: Chapter 20 by Murphy from class

Chapter 20 "favorite quotes" assignment: Bill Arbuckle, Brad Cagle and Andrea Stone

Class Notes: Chapter 21 by Arbuckle, Brese, and White
Class Notes: Chapter 23 by Arbuckle, Cassel, and Stone

Chapter 19
Goldin, G. A. (2000). A scientific perspecitve on structured, task-based interviews in mathematics education research. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 517-545). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 20
Clement, J. (2000). Analysis of clinical interviews: Foundations and model viability. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 547-589). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 21
Lesh, R., Hoover, M., Hole, B., Kelly, A., & Post, T. (2000). Principles for developing thought-revealing activities for students and teachers. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 591-645). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 23
Lesh, R., & Lehrer, R. (2000). Iterative refinement cycles for videotape analyses of conceptual change. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 665-708). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.


Part VI: Curriculum Design as Research

Chapter 25 "favorite quotes" assignment: Brad Cagle, Darlinda Cassel, Megan Che and Andrea Stone
Class Notes: Chapter 26 by Brese, Cagle, and Che
Chapter 27 "favorite quotes" assignment: Brad Cagle, Megan Che and Andrea Stone
Class Notes: Chapter 28 by Malmstrom, Matney, and White

Chapter 25
Battista, M. T., & Clements, D. H. (2000). Mathematics curriculum development as a scientific endeavor. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 737-760). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 26
Clements, D. H., & Battista, M. T. (2000). Designing effective software. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 761-776). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 27
Roschelle, J., & Jackiw, N. (2000). Technology design as educational research: Interweaving imagination, inquiry, and impact. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 777-797). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 28
Dennis, D. (2000). The role of historical studies in mathematics and science educational research. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 799-813). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.


Part VII: Toward Assessment Design

Class Notes: Chapter 29 by Arbuckle, Flournoy, and Matney
Class Notes: Chapter 30 by Brese, Cagle, and Cassel
Chapter 31 "favorite quotes" assignment: Brad Cagle and Megan Che and Andrea Stone
Class Notes: Chapter 32 by Cagle, Malmstrom, and White

Chapter 29
Tatsuoka, K. K., & Boodoo, G. M. (2000). Subgroup differences on the GRE Quantitative Test based on the underlying cognitive processes and knowledge. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 821-857). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 30
Cooper, S. M. A. (2000). Cautions and considerations: Thoughts on the implementation and evaluation of innovation in science education. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 859-876). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 31
Stroup, W. M., & Wilensky, U. (2000). Assessing learning as emergent phenomena: Moving constructivist statistics beyond the bell curve. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 877-911). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.

Chapter 32
Liebovitch, L., Todorov, A., Wood, M. & Ellenbogen, K. (2000). When using the mean is meaningless: Examples from probability theory and cardiology. In A. E. Kelly & R. A. Lesh (Eds.), _Handbook of research design in mathematics and science education_ (pp. 913-926). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.


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