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PART 6 B.  Abstracts for additional publications, grants, presentations, and other creative products

ADDITIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Suh, J.M., Graham, S., Ferranone, T., Kopeinig, G. & Bertholet, B. (2011). Developing persistent and flexible problem solvers with a growth mindset. In D. J Brahier, (Ed.), Motivation and Disposition: Pathways to Learning Mathematics, NCTM 2011 Yearbook, 169-184.
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Suh, J. M. & Fulginiti, K.L. (2011). Using technology to understand rate of change. Teaching Children Mathematics, 18(1), 56-58.
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Suh, J. M. & Parker, J. (2010). Developing reflective practitioners through Lesson Study with pre-service and in-service teachers. AMTE monograph. VII.   Mathematics Teaching: Putting Research into Practice at All Levels. Associations of Mathematics Teacher Educators, 125-140.
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Suh, J.M. & Fulginiti, K.L. (2010). Developing mathematical potential in underrepresented populations through problem solving, math discourse and algebraic reasoning. Sense Publication, 67-79.
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Suh, J. M., & Fulginiti, K. (2009). Building collective knowledge using pedagogical content tools and problem solving. Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (pp. 5-177-184).  ISBN# 972-960-243-652-3   
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Suh, J.M. (2010). Leveraging cognitive technology tools to expand opportunities for critical thinking on data analysis and probability in elementary classrooms. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching 29(3), 289-302.   
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Suh, J.M. (2010). Tech-knowledgy for diverse learners [Technology Focus Issue]. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School in Mathematics Education, 15(8), 440-447.
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Suh, J. M. (2010). Using the unique features of virtual manipulatives to design lessons. In P.S. Moyer-Packenham (Ed.), Teaching mathematics with virtual manipulatives , 20-27. Rowley, VA: Didax.   
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Suh, J.M., Moyer-Packenham, P.S. & Bolyard, J. J.  (2010) Virtual manipulatives in classroom research In P.S. Moyer-Packenham (Ed.), Teaching mathematics with virtual manipulatives , 26-44. Rowley, MA: Didax.   
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Suh, J. M., & Fulginiti, K. (2009). Building collective knowledge using pedagogical content tools and problem solving. Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (pp. 5-177-184).  ISBN# 972-960-243-652-3   
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Suh, J. M., Johnston, C. & Doud, J. (2008). Enhancing mathematics learning in a technology rich environment. Teaching Children Mathematics, 15(4), 235-241.   
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Hjalmarson, M. & Suh, J. M. (2008). Developing mathematical pedagogical knowledge by evaluating instructional materials. Inquiry into Mathematics Teacher Education. AMTE Monograph V. 97-107.    
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Suh, J. M. & Jamieson, S. (2008). Collaborative mentoring: Establishing a mathematics teaching & learning community through Lesson Study. NCTM’s Empowering Mentors of Mathematics, NCTM.     
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Suh, J. M., Johnston, C., Mills, M., & Jamieson, S. (2008). Promoting decimal number sense and representational fluency. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 14(1), 44-50.  
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Suh, J. M. & Moyer, P. S. (2008). Scaffolding Special Needs Students’ Learning of Fraction Equivalence Using Virtual Manipulatives. Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (pp. 4-297-304).  ISSN# 0771-100X     
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Suh, J. M. (2007). Developing “Algebra -‘rithmetic” in the elementary grades. Teaching Children Mathematics, 14(4), 246- 250.   
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Suh, J. M. (2007). Tying it all together: Building mathematics proficiency for all students. Teaching Children Mathematics, 14(3), 163-169.    
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Scaptura, C., Suh, J. M., & McHaffey, G. (2007). Masterpieces to mathematics: Using art to teach fraction, decimal, and percent equivalents. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 13(1), 24-28.    
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Suh, J. M., & Moyer-Packenham, P. S. (2007). Developing students’ representational fluency using virtual and physical algebra balances. Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching. 26 (2), 155-173.     
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Suh, J. M. & Moyer, P. S. (2007). The Application of Dual Coding Theory in Multi-Representational Virtual Mathematics Environments. Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Vol 4, pp. 209-216. Seoul: PME.   
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Suh, J. M., Moyer, P.S., & Heo, H. J. (2005). Examining technology uses in the classroom: students developing fraction sense by using virtual manipulative concept tutorials, Journal of Interactive Online Learning, 3(4), 1-22.      
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Heo, H. J., Suh, J. M., & Moyer, P. S. (2004). Impacting student confidence: The effects of using virtual manipulatives and increasing fraction understanding. The Journal of Educational Research in Mathematics, 14(2), 207-219.     
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Suh, J. M., Moyer, P. S. & Sterling, D. (2003) Junior Architect: Designing your dream clubhouse using measurement and geometry, Teaching Children Mathematics, 10(3), 170-179.     

 

GRANT PROJECTS                                                                                                                          (back to top)

Grants Funded

Principal Investigator: “MASON IMPACT Mentoring Approach to Sustaining Outreach Network- Improving Mathematical Practices through Algebraic Connections and Technology for the Middle Grades”
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, $ 150,000
This grant will be used to fund a 2010-2011 NCLB project as a continuation of IMPACT 2009-2010 and ACT now from 2008-2009 with four districts in Virginia (Hopewell, Petersburg, Prince William County, Loudoun County)

Co-Principal Investigator: CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND COACHING IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA FOR GRADES K-3 with Dr. Padmanbhan Seshaiyer (COS)
Virginia Department of Education: Mathematics Science Partnership,
Source of Support: VA Department of Education                     Prime Source: US DoEducation
Total Award Amount:        $399,435                                               Total Award Period: 04/01/2010 – 09/30/2011
Person-Months Per Year Committed to the Project: 2.5 Academic Months & 1 Summer

Co-Principal investigator: CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AND COACHING IN NORTHERN VIRGINIA FOR GRADES 7-8 with Dr. Padmanbhan Seshaiyer (COS)
Virginia Department of Education: Mathematics Science Partnership,
Source of Support: VA Department of Education                     Prime Source: US DoEducation
Total Award Amount:        $399,435                                               Total Award Period: 04/01/2010 – 09/30/2011
Location of Project: George Mason University
Person-Months Per Year Committed to the Project: 2.5 Academic Months & 1 Summer

Collaborator: VISTA Virginia Initiative for Science Teaching and Achievement
Prime Source: US DoEducation
Total Award Amount:        $28,455,346                                         Total Award Period: 11/01/2010 – 11/30/2015
Location of Project: George Mason University
The purpose for this grant is to improve Science Teacher Quality through the effective and improved classroom science and mathematical practices for middle school students

 Principal Investigator: “IMPACT Improving Mathematical Practices through Algebraic Connections and Technology for the Middle Grades”
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, $ 168,000
This grant was used to fund a 2009-2010  NCLB project as a continuation of ACT now from 2008-2009 with five districts in Virginia.

Principal Investigator: “ACT now: Algebraic Connections and Technology for the Middle Grades”
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia, $ 73,000
Forty-one Fairfax County public school teachers participated in an 8-day institute which focused on making algebraic connections at all levels of elementary and middle  school mathematics, with an emphasis on integrating technology.  The second phase occured during the Fall, 2008 semester, during which the teachers engaged in lesson study in their respective schools.
Project Report  Suh, J.M. (2009).  Algebraic Connections and Technology in the Middle Grades.

Mathematical Potential of Diverse Learners through Algebraic Reasoning
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics & Mathematics Education Trust Grant:
Classroom research grant 2008-2009 ($8,000)
Principal Investigator of Classroom Research K-6 with Kerri Fulginiti, 4th grade teacher
Classroom research grant for a summer institute to develop mathematics problem solving skills with mathematical promising students from diverse populations.

Developing Students’ Algebraic Reasoning through Problem Solving and Technology
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics & MET Grant:
Classroom-based Research Grant 2009-2010 ($8,000)
Principal Investigator of Classroom Research K-6 with EL Haynes School, DC Charter School
The purpose of this grant project is to explore the development of students’ algebraic reasoning using problem driven lessons and appropriate technology in the elementary classrooms. Through collaboration with a mathematics educator, the teachers at EL Haynes will co-design research lessons that focus on rigorous mathematics in authentic problems that use technology targeting low-performing student populations.

Grant  Submitted

 Proposal # 111072 (under review)
Principal Investigator: Jennifer Suh
Project/Proposal Title: ESTEEMathematics
Source of Support: National Science Foundation
Total Award Amount:        $1,500,000                           Proposed Period: 08/01/2011 – 08/01/2014 

Proposal #   11002B (under review)
Principal Investigator: Jennifer Suh
Project/Proposal Title: MASON IMPACT
Source of Support: Institute of Education  Sciences
Total Award Amount:        $1,500,000                           Proposed Period: 08/01/2011 – 08/01/2014

Proposal # C19667 (under review)
Role: Co-principal investigator
Principal Investigator: Padmanabhan Seshaiyer
Project/Proposal Title: Expedition in Science Technology Engineering Education through Mathematics
Source of Support: Institute of Education  Sciences
Total Award Amount:        $1,500,000                           Proposed Period: 08/01/2011 – 08/01/2014 

(under review)
Role: Co-principal investigator
Principal Investigator: Eamonn Kelly
Project/Proposal Title: Peer Tutoring Digital Network in Mathematics Learning
Source of Support: National Science Foundation -National STEM Education Distributed Learning (NSDL)
Total Award Amount:        $ 449,190              Proposed Period: 08/01/2011 – 08/01/2014

Proposal # 110336 (unfunded)
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator: Margaret Hjalmarson
Project/Proposal Title: Developing Pedagogical Content Knowledge for Leadership in Mathematics
Source of Support: National Science Foundation
Total Award Amount:        $406,967                               Proposed Period: 08/01/2010 – 08/01/2013 

(unfunded)
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator: Peggy King-Sears
Project/Proposal Title: Development Modules on Universal Design for Learning (CFDA 84.324A).
Source of Support: INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION SCIENCES
Total Award Amount:        $1.5 million                           Proposed Period: 08/01/2010 – 08/01/2013 

Grants- Lead Instructor
MATH BRIDGES II Project:  Concepts and Connections in the K-8 Standards (2003-2004). Lead instructor for Grades 3-4 teachers. No Child Left Behind Grant.  Project goal:  Provide professional development in the use of concrete and virtual manipulatives for 80 K-8 teachers in the Loudoun County Public School System that increases the mathematics achievement of students.

MATH BRIDGES I Project:  Concepts and Connections in the K-8 Standards ($65,347).  (2002-2003). Lead instructor for Grades 3-4 teachers. Dwight D. Eisenhower Professional Development Program, Virginia.  Project goal:  Provide professional development in the use of concrete and virtual manipulatives for 60 K-8 teachers in the Loudoun County Public School System that increases the mathematics achievement of students.

Other Creative Products                                                                                                                 (back to top)

Video from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) and NCTM, Meaningful Mathematics: Leading Students Toward Understanding and Application released in 2007.

 Resources published on the World Wide Web:

 

PRESENTATIONS  

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS                                                                         (back to top)

INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Suh, J. (2009, December). Developing mathematical potential of underrepresented groups through problem solving and algebraic reasoning. Presented at the Joint Meeting of the Korean Mathematical Society and the American Mathematical Society in Ewha Womans University,Seoul, Korea.

Suh, J. (2009, July). Building collective knowledge using pedagogical content tools and problem solving. Paper Presented at the International Conference on Psychology of Mathematics Education (Research report), Thessaloniki, Greece.

Suh, J. (2008, July). Scaffolding special needs students’ learning of fraction equivalence using virtual manipulatives Paper presented at the International Conference on Psychology of Mathematics Education (Research report)
Morelia, Mexico.

Suh, J. (2007, July). The application of dual coding theory in multi-representational virtual mathematics environments. Paper presented at the International Conference on Psychology of Mathematics Education (Research report) Seoul, Korea.

Suh, J. (2007, July). Building mathematical knowledge for teaching using Tech-Knowledgy. Poster presented at the International Conference on Psychology of Mathematics Education, Seoul, Korea.

Suh, J. (2006, March). Third graders’ achievement and representation preference using virtual and physical manipulatives in adding fractions and balancing equations in algebra. Presented at the International Consortium for Research in science and Mathematics Education, Nassau, Bahamas.

Suh, J. (2005, January). Technology uses in the mathematics classroom: Understanding fractions using virtual manipulatives concept tutorials. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, , Honolulu, Hawaii.

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Suh, J. (2009, April). Developing collective teacher efficacy in a professional development school,  Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, California.

 Suh, J. (2009, April). Let's talk math: Engaging all learners in meaningful mathematical discourse. Presented at the Annual Conference for the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Washington, DC.

 Suh, J. (2008, October). Preparing pre-service teachers to teach mathematics with Tech-knowledgy. Presented at the North American Chapter of Psychology of Mathematics Education, Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

 Suh, J. (2008, April). I can solve it! Developing persistent flexible problem solvers. Presented at the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics.  Salt Lake City, Utah.

 Suh, J. (2008, January). Teachers building mathematics knowledge side by- side through collaborative planning. Presented at the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. Tulsa, Oklahoma.

 Suh, J. (2007, June). Modeling and investigating mathematics concepts using interactive math applets and virtual manipulatives in elementary grades. Presented at the National Educational Computing Conference ISTE. Atlanta, Georgia.

 Suh, J. (2007, April). Third graders’ mathematics achievement using virtual and physical manipulatives for adding fractions and balancing equations.  Poster presented at the American Educational Research Association (Poster presentation), Chicago, Illinois.

 Suh, J. (2007, January). Modeling mathematics concepts meaningfully using technology. Presented at the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Irvine, California.

 Suh, J. (2006, July) Introduction to Lesson Study. Presented at the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics Workshop, Reston, Virginia.

 Suh, J. (2006, January and February).  Implementing the Algebra Standard in Grades 3–5

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics e-workshops

January & February 2006: 90-minute E-Workshops offering approaches and techniques for integrating algebraic concepts in the classroom.

 Suh, J. (2003, April). Junior Architect: Design your clubhouse using Measurement and Geometry
Presented at the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, San Antonio, Texas.
 

STATE AND REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS & WORKSHOPS

 Suh, J. (2009, January). Building Collective Mathematical Knowledge through Pedagogical Content Tools. Presented at the Fairfax County Public Schools Academic Institute, Fairfax, Virginia.

Suh, J. (2009, February). Developing Teachers Algebraic Connections. Presented at the College of Education and Human Development Research Symposium, George Mason University.

Suh, J. (2008, March ). Establishing Lesson Study at your school: Lesson Study Workshop, Tibury, Massachusetts.

 Suh, J. (2007 &2008) Westlawn Elementary Lesson Study Professional Development School

Consultant for Professional Development for Lesson Study for Westlawn Elementary, Fairfax County Virginia.

 Suh, J. (2006, October). Algebracadabra: Demystifying algebraic reasoning for elementary grades. Presented at the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. Atlantic City, New Jersey.

 Suh, J. (2004, August). Developing mathematical proficiency for all students, Presented at the Professional Development Workshop for Loudoun County Public School.

Suh, J. (2003, March). Living in a 2 D& 3D World. Presented at the Virginia Council for Teachers of Mathematics. Richmond, Virginia.

Suh, J. (2002, March). SOL Concept Bridges. Presented at the Virginia Council for Teachers of Mathematics. Manassas, Virginia.  

 Suh, J. (2002, March). Math Bridges: Connecting Concepts using Physical and Virtual Manipulatives. Presented at the Loudoun County Inservice Day

 Suh, J. (2001, March). Our Club House: Using project based math. Presented at the Virginia Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Pre-Service Elementary Mathematics Teachers' Beliefs and  and Teacher Efficacy

Integration of Technology in Mathematics (Stages of Concern)

Enhancement of Professional Practice through Lesson Study Cycles

Inventory of Mathematics Practice based Skills

Inventory of Algebraic Teaching Habits

Mathematics Specialists Survey

Prior use of manipulatives and technology