Mimi Corcoran
   George Mason University
   Educational Leadership Ph.D. Portfolio
   Primary Concentration:  Mathematics
   Secondary Concentration: Instructional Technology
       
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  1. Askey, R., (1997). What do we do about calculus? First, do no harm. The American Mathematical Monthly, 104(8), 738-743.


  2. Attewell, P., & Domina, T. (2008). Raising the bar: Curricular intensity and academic performance. Educational Evaluation and Policy Analysis, 30(1), 51-71.  


  3. Barbour, M., & Mulcahy, D. (2006). An inquiry into retention and achievement differences in campus-based and web-based AP courses. The Rural Educator, 27(3), 8-12.  


  4. Bishop, J. H. (1998). The effect of curriculum-based external exit exam systems on student achievement. Journal of Economic Education, 29(2), 171.-182.


  5. Bookman, J., & Friedman, C. P. (1998). Student attitudes and calculus reform.  School Science and Mathematics, 98(3), 117-122.


  6. Bracey, G. W. (1998). Grade inflation and the extinction of the .400 hitter. Phi Delta Kappan, 79(7), 548-549.


  7. Broyles, M. H. (2008). The effect of teacher participation in the gateway institute of algebra on student academic achievement. (Order No. 3323764, Union University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.


  8. Burney, V. H. (2010). High achievement on advanced placement exams: The relationship of school-level contextual factors to performance. The Gifted Child Quarterly, 54(2), 116-126.


  9. Cannon, R. E., & Wise, D. (2004). Become a better biologist: Read the advanced placement biology essays. Bioscience, 54(9), 806-807.


  10. Capps, D. K., Crawford, B. A., & Constas, M. A. (2012). A review of empirical literature on inquiry professional development: Alignment with best practices and a critique of the findings. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 23(3), 291-318.


  11. Cavanagh, S. (2008). Senior year inviting more math choices. Education Week, 28(13), 1, 11.


  12. Christiansen, D. W. (2009). The impact of advanced placement (AP) participation and success on school-wide student achievement. (Order No. 3401065, University of Central Florida). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.


  13. Cook, E. (2013). A rigorous curriculum really matters. Principal Leadership, 13(8), 36-40. 

  14. DeLong, M., & Winter, D. (2001). An objective approach to student-centered instruction. Primus : Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies,, 11(1), 27-51.


  15. Dickey, E. M. (1997). Challenges of teaching mathematics today: How can school leaders help? National Association of Secondary School Principals.NASSP Bulletin, 81(586), 1-10.

  16. Edwards, B. S., & Ward, M. B. (2004). Surprises from mathematics education research: Student (mis)use of mathematical definitions. The American Mathematical Monthly, 111(5), 411-424.

  17. Falk, A. H. (2009). Teachers learning from professional development in elementary science: Reciprocal relationships between formative assessment and pedagogical content knowledge. (Order No. 3383061, University of California, Berkeley). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.


  18. Flores, A. (2007). Examining disparities in mathematics education: Achievement gap or opportunity gap? The High School Journal, 91(1), 29-42.

  19. Franke, M. L., & Kazemi, E. K. (2001). Learning to teach mathematics: Focus on student thinking. Theory into Practice, 40(2), 102-109.


  20. Fox, G., & View, J. (2006). Speak out: Is it okay to avoid tough classes? American Teacher, 90(6), 4.


  21. Gieger, J. L. (2007). The myth of the good mathematics teacher. Primus : Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 17(1), 93-102.


  22. Gillard, C. (2012). Good teachers (the movie you will never see).  The Education Digest, 77(5), 4-7.

  23. Gordon, S. P. (2013). Comments on mathematics education: The mathematics curriculum must evolve.  Mathematics and Computer  Education, 47(2), 126-133.


  24. Grier, T. B. (2002). Advanced placement: Access to excellence. Principal Leadership, 2(8), 16-19.

  25. Harrell, P. E., & Eddy, C. M. (2011). Examining mathematics teacher content knowledge using policy, state certification tests and transcripts. Education Research and Perspectives, 38(1), 81-104, 125.


  26. Harris, R. (2013, Winter). Not passing the test. Catalyst in Depth, 24, 13-15.


  27. Hirsch, D. (1997, Oct 30). Lake View a leader in AP calculus. Catalyst, IX, 16.

  28. Holloway, J. H. (2006). Connecting professional development to student learning gains. Science Educator, 15(1), 37-43.

  29. Hoover, E. (2006). An ambassador for advanced placement. The Chronicle of Higher Education, 52(43), 0-A28.


  30. Hoy, C. W. (2009). Educator perceptions: The relationship between student achievement, professional development, and instructional practices in a suburban secondary mathematics program. (Order No. 3378179, Saint Joseph's University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.


  31. Imig, A. (2008). A case study of teacher effectiveness in advanced placement courses. (Order No. 3349287, George Fox University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.

  32. Kelleher, M. (2004, 06). AP no longer just for the elite. Catalyst Chicago, XV, 11.


  33. Kelleher, M. (2004, 06). CPS a leader in AP growth. Catalyst Chicago, XV, 6.


  34. Kelleher, M. (2004, June). Low pass rates on AP exams raise questions about teaching. Catalyst Chicago, XV, 10.


  35. Kennedy, D. (1999). Assessing true academic success: The next frontier of reform. The Mathematics Teacher, 92(6), 462-466.


  36. Kennedy, D. (1999). Things I have learned at the AP reading. The College Mathematics Journal, 30(5), 346-355.  

  37. Kennedy, D. (2002).  AP calculus and technology: A retrospective.  The Mathematics Teacher, 95(8), 576--581.  


  38. Klein, A. (2007). Researchers see college benefits for students who took AP courses. Education Week, 26(22), 7.


  39. Lamattina, M. (2008).  Teaching for the future: A case study of how teachers learn to face the challenges of advanced placement programs. (Order No. 3348579, Teachers College, Columbia University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.

  40.  Linkenhoker, A. H. (2009). The effect of online learning on academic achievement in A.P. calculus courses: A causal-comparative study. (Order No. 3370940, University of Phoenix). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.


  41. Loftus, M. (2009). Flight to achievement. ASEE Prism, 18(8), 28-32.


  42.  Long, C. (2007). Can we compete? NEA Today, 25(4), 24-27.


  43. Mahavier, W. S., & Mahavier, W. T. (2008). Calculus: The importance of precise notation. Primus : Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 18(4), 349-360.


  44. Marshall, J. H., & Sorto, M. A. (2012). The effects of teacher mathematics knowledge and pedagogy on student achievement in rural Guatemala. International Review of Education, 58(2), 173-197.


  45. Maxwell, L. A. (2006). Greater expectations. Education Week, 25(33), 37-39.


  46. Mayer, J., & Hillman, S. (1996). Assessing students' thinking through writing. The Mathematics Teacher, 89(5), 428.


  47. McGee, D.,Jr, Moore-Russo, D., Ebersole, D., Lomen, D. O., & Quintero, M. M. (2012). Visualizing three-dimensional calculus concepts: The study of a manipulative's effectiveness. Primus : Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 22(4), 265-283.

  48. Millspaugh, R. P. (2006). From intuition to definition: Teaching continuity in first semester calculus. Primus : Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 16(1), 53-60.

  49. Minuskin, S. (2009). Effects of professional development on the knowledge and classroom practices of elementary school science teachers. (Order No. 3385691, Nova Southeastern University). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.


  50. Packer, T. (2005). AP is for the prepared. Academic Questions, 18(1), 9-11.


  51. Raimi, R. A. (2005). Cramming AP in too early. Academic Questions, 18(1), 11-16.


  52. Reed, J. (2008).  Shifting up: A look at advanced mathematics classes in tracked schools.  The High School Journal, 91(4), 45-58.

  53. Sadler, P. M., & Tai, R. H. (2007). Weighting for recognition: Accounting for advanced placement and honors courses when calculating high school grade point average. National Association of Secondary School Principals.NASSP Bulletin, 91(1), 5-32.   

  54. Schornick, P. (2010). Looking at high school mathematics education from the inside out. National Association of Secondary School Principals.NASSP Bulletin, 94(1), 17-39.


  55. Schwalbach, E. M., & Dosemagen, D. M. (2000). Developing student understanding: Contextualizing calculus concepts. School Science and Mathematics, 100(2), 90-98.

  56. Sleeter, C. E. (1997). Mathematics, multicultural education, and professional development. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 28(6), 680.


  57. Steller, A. W., & Lambert, W. K. (1996). Advanced placement: Helping to achieve systemwide reform in urban schools. National Association of Secondary School Principals.NASSP Bulletin, 80(576), 96.


  58. Stickles, P. R., & Stickles, J. A., Jr. (2008). Using reading assignments in teaching calculus.  Mathematics and Computer Education, 42(1), 6-10.


  59. Sutherland, M. (2006). Hands-on calculus.  Primus : Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 16(4), 289-299.


  60. Timmerman, M. A. (2003). Perceptions of professional growth: A mathematics teacher educator in transition. School Science and Mathematics, 103(3), 155-167.


  61. VanSciver, J. H. (2004). Challenging students to achieve. Principal Leadership, 4(7), 39-42.


  62. Viadero, D. (2006). Advanced hype. Teacher Magazine, 17(6), 12.


  63. Viadero, D. (2006). Scholars warn of overstating gains from AP classes alone. Education Week, 25(23), 14.

  64.  White, S. (2002). Are the best minds of a generation being destroyed by madness? Journal of College  Admission, (176), 5-11.


  65. Zuelke, L. A. (2008). Relationships among science teacher qualifications, instructional practices, and student science achievement. (Order No. 3347196, University of Florida). ProQuest Dissertations and Theses.


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