Shandy Hauk

This project tested if and how using Khan Academy web-based activities in regular classroom instruction improved community college student learning of algebra. Many students arrive at community college needing opportunities to learn or strengthen mathematics skills in order to complete a college-level mathematics class. To increase student success, some community colleges have turned to Khan Academy's free, online, mathematics resources for students and instructors. This project investigated...

In this project, researchers will use an iterative design to produce a well-specified, professional development (PD) course and facilitator guide designed to support middle school mathematics teachers, paraprofessionals, and teacher-leaders in effectively teaching all students. The project will apply findings from cognitive science and research-based PD best practices in supporting teachers as they learn to plan, instruct, and reflect on lessons that: (1) incorporate mathematical language; (...

The National Center for Cognition and Mathematics Instruction has a core goal of redesigning components of a widely-used middle school mathematics curriculum-Connected Mathematics Project (CMP), and evaluating the efficacy of the redesigned curriculum materials.