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PROM/SE: Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education
Research & Results

PROM/SE Research and Reports:

PROM/SE list of publications and presentations (Fall 2003 to Summer 2009)

  • Ball, D.L., Ferrini-Mundy, J., Kilpatrick, J., Milgram, R.J., Schmid, W. & Schaar, R. (2005). Reaching for common ground in K-12 mathematics education. Notices of the Mathematical Association of America, 52(9), 1055-1058.
  • Bouck, M. & Burrill, G. (2008). Curriculum coherence institutes for district mathematics leadership teams. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Park City, UT.
  • Bouck, M., Jones, E., Joyner, T.B., & Pettit-Riley, S. (2008). Parent guide to mathematics, Grades K-8. Mathematics Counts & Science Matters parent outreach program by Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009 from http://www.promse.msu.edu/MCSM/mcsm_publications.asp#guides
  • Bouck, M., Kimball, D., Davis, R., Stevenson, J., Ruble, C. & Gehrig, M. (2008). Superintendents in the classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Michigan Association of School Administrators, Detroit.
  • Brandt, D. S. (2008). The 'Evolution of Everything' as a paradigm for science professional development. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Geological Society of America, Houston.
  • Burrill, G. (2005). Doing mathematics as a vehicle for preparing teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Dallas.
  • Burrill, G. (2007). PROM/SE mathematic-science partnership. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mathematics Association of America, New Orleans.
  • Burrill, G., Bouck, M. & Jones, E. (2007). Helping teachers identify and navigate the mathematical trajectories in their instructional materials. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Atlanta.
  • Burrill, G. & Ferrini-Mundy, J. (2007). Issues and challenges in professional development: Teachers' mathematical knowledge for teaching a coherent curriculum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Irvine, CA.
  • Burrill, G., Ferrini-Mundy, J., Senk, S. & Chazan, D. (2004). Knowledge of algebra for teaching. Paper presented at the annual meeting of Psychology of Mathematics Education - North America, Toronto.
  • Cogan, L.S. & Schmidt, W.H. (2009). The Conceptual and empirical basis for the strategic improvement in curricular coherence. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J. (2003). Implementation of the mathematics and science partnership program: Views from the field. Testimony presented to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Science, October 30, 2003, Washington, D.C.
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J. (2004). The TIMSS 2003 and PISA 2003 reports: Sustaining focus and concern about the state of mathematics education in the United States. Education Statistics Quarterly, 6(4), 26.
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J. (2005). Mathematical knowledge for teaching secondary school mathematics: Trends, issues and ideas from research. Plenary lecture at the annual research conference of the Special Interest Group of the Mathematical Association of America on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Phoenix, AZ.
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J. (2005). The quality and reach of research on teacher education: What we know and what's missing. Paper presented at the National Academies MSP Workshop: Teacher Education for Effective Teaching and Learning, Newport Beach and Irvine, CA.
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J. (2006). Foreword. In P. Keeley and C.M. Rose (Eds.), Mathematics curriculum topic study: Bridging the gap between standards and practice. Thousand Oaks, CA : Corwin Press.
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J. (2006). PROM/SE. Michigan State University Education Matters for WJR Radio podcast. Podcast retrieved Aug 10, 2009 from http://www.educ.msu.edu/media/mediafiles/EMPROMSE.mp3
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J. & Bouck, M. (2009). Evidence-based professional development: Building systemic coherence. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J., Burrill, G., & Schmidt, W.H. (2007). Building teacher capacity for implementing curricular coherence: mathematics teacher professional development tasks. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 10(4-6), 311-324.
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J. & Powell, J.C. (2005). Opportunities for researchers. The Natural Selection: The Journal of BSCS, 33(Winter), 33-35.
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J. & Schmidt, W.H. (2005). PROM/SE. Points North, Interlochen Public Radio Podcast. Podcast retrieved Aug 10, 2009 from http://www.promse.msu.edu/_documents/Promse%20Radio%2012-16-05.mp3
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J. & Schmidt, W.H. (2005). International comparative studies in mathematics education: Opportunities for collaboration and challenges for researchers. Journal on Research in Mathematics Education, 36(3), 164-173.
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J., Schmidt, W.H. & Floden, R. (2005). Relationships among teacher characteristics, mathematical knowledge, teaching practice and student achievement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Montreal.
  • Ferrini-Mundy, J., Schmidt, W.H. & Markle, B. (2005). Overview of the PROM/SE theory of action and improvement model. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Montreal.
  • Grant, C.M., Benson, M., Bouck M. & Mills, V.L. (2006). Lenses on Learning secondary: leadership for mathematics education in middle and high schools. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, St. Louis, MO.
  • Grant, C.M., Bouck, M., Millos, V.L. & Stimpson, V. (2007). Lenses on Learning secondary: Launching school leadership teams for continuous mathematics improvement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, Atlanta.
  • Houang, R.T. (2009). Student attainment of fractions concepts: Implications for learning middle school mathematics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
  • Houang, R.T., Cogan, L.S., Ferrini-Mundy, J., Schmidt, W.H., & Kher, N. (2005). Triangulating on curriculum to motivate and inform systemic curricular reform. Paper presented at the NSF Mathematics and Science Partnership Evaluation Summit, Minneapolis, MN.
  • Joyner, T.B. & Pettit-Riley, S. (2007). Mathematics Counts & Science Matters, a PROM/SE outreach initiative to parents. Presentation to Lansing School Board, October 2007, Lansing, MI.
  • Joyner, T.B. & Pettit-Riley, S. (2008). Mathematics Counts & Science Matters' community resource guide to math and science programs. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from http://www.promse.msu.edu/MCSM/mcsm_cresources.asp
  • Joyner, T.B., Pettit-Riley, S. & Clarke, A. (2008). Help your child along the path to success in math and science. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from http://www.promse.msu.edu/MCSM/mcsm_publications.asp#guides
  • Joyner, T.B., Pettit-Riley, S & VanLooy, D. (2009). Mathematics Counts & Science Matters school and parent outreach toolkit. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from http://www.promse.msu.edu/MCSM/mcsm_publications.asp#guides
  • Kher, N. (2008). Investigating school and teacher communities to inform professional development. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, New York.
  • Kher, N. & Cogan, L.S. (2009). Teacher preparedness and knowledge: Implications for the implemented curriculum. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
  • Kher, N. & Ferrini-Mundy, J. (2005). The research behind the high school content expectations for mathematics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Michigan Education Research Association, Frankenmuth, MI.
  • Kher, N., Schmidt, W.H. & Houang, R.T. (2009). Opportunity to learn and the equality of educational opportunity: An implemented curriculum perspective. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
  • Kher, N., Schmidt, W.H., Houang, R.T, Cogan, L., Perlman, L. & Jiang, Y. (2006). High-school science curriculum: Mazes, pathways, trajectories, and termini. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, San Francisco.
  • Kher, N., Schmidt, W.H., Houang, R.T., & Zou, Z. (2007). High-school mathematics trajectories: Connecting opportunities to learn with student performance. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Chicago.
  • Kim, D.J., Sfard, A. & Ferrini-Mundy, J. (2005). Students' colloquial and mathematical discourses on infinity and limit. Proceedings of the 29th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Melbourne, Australia. Cape Town, South Africa: International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.
  • Leroi, G.E. (2007). The critical role of college science courses for non-majors. Symposium conducted at the annual meeting of American Association for the Advancement of Science, San Francisco.
  • Miller, J.D. (2007). The impact of college-level science courses for non-majors on adult scientific literacy. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, San Francisco.
  • Pettit-Riley, S. (2006). PROM/SE seeks improvement in K-12 math and science education in Michigan and Ohio schools. Michigan Science Teachers Association Journal, 51(1).
  • Pettit-Riley, S. (2007). PROM/SE: What we have learned so far. New Educator, 12(2), 26-27.
  • Pettit-Riley, S. (2008). Teachers benefit from PROM/SE professional development. New Educator, 13(1), 26-27.
  • Pettit-Riley, S. (2008). Improving math and science abilities by empowering parents. New Educator, 13(2), 30-31.
  • Pettit-Riley, S. (2009). Mathematics Counts & Science Matters parent resources. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from www.promse.msu.edu/mcsm
  • Pettit-Riley, S. & Clarke, A. (2007). Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education. Leading Change Magazine, 5(2), 24.
  • Pettit-Riley, S. & Inzunza, V. (2006). Experimenting with science and mathematics education. New Educator, 11(2), 11-14.
  • Prawat, R.S. & Schmidt, W.H. (2006). Curriculum coherence: Does the logic underlying the organization of subject matter matter?. In S.J. Howie and T. Plump (Ed.), Contexts of Learning Mathematics and Science: Lessons Learned from TIMSS. London: Routledge.
  • Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education (2006). Making the grade: Fractions in your schools. PROM/SE Research Report series, 1, May. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from http://www.promse.msu.edu/research_results/PROMSE_research_report.asp
  • Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education (2006). Knowing mathematics: What we can learn from teachers. PROM/SE Research Report series, 2, Dec. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from http://www.promse.msu.edu/research_results/PROMSE_research_report.asp
  • Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education (2008). Dividing opportunities: Tracking in high school mathematics. PROM/SE Research Report series, 3, May. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from http://www.promse.msu.edu/research_results/PROMSE_research_report.asp
  • Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education (2008). Dividing opportunities: Tracking in high school science. PROM/SE Research Report series, 4, June. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from http://www.promse.msu.edu/research_results/PROMSE_research_report.asp
  • Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education (2009). Variation across districts in intended topic coverage: Mathematics. PROM/SE Research Report series, 5, May. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from http://www.promse.msu.edu/research_results/PROMSE_research_report.asp
  • Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education (2009). Opportunities to learn in PROM/SE classrooms: Teachers’ reported coverage of mathematics content. PROM/SE Research Report series, 6, April. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from http://www.promse.msu.edu/research_results/PROMSE_research_report.asp
  • Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education (2009). Content coverage and the role of instructional leadership. PROM/SE Research Report series, 7, June. Retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from http://www.promse.msu.edu/research_results/PROMSE_research_report.asp
  • Schmidt, W.H. (2003). The Quest for a coherent school science curriculum: The need for an organizing principle. Review of Policy Research, 20(4), 569 - 584.
  • Schmidt, W.H. (2004). A Vision for Mathematics. Educational Leadership, 61(5), 6-11.
  • Schmidt, W.H. (2004). NSF-supported instructional materials: Something new and something old. In Smith, M. (Ed.), 2003 Conference of NSF K-12 Mathematics and Science Curricula and Implementation Centers. Alexandria, VA: American Geological Institute.
  • Schmidt, W.H. (2005). Reforming mathematics education: A study of 60 districts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Montreal.
  • Schmidt, W.H. (2005). The role of curriculum. American Educator, 11(Fall).
  • Schmidt, W.H. (2006). Lack of focus in the mathematics curriculum: Symptom or cause? Paper presented at the International Association for the Evaluation of Educational Achievement Research, Brookings Institute, Washington, D.C.
  • Schmidt, W.H. (2006). PROM/SE. Michigan State University Spartan Podcast. Podcast retrieved Aug 10, 2009, from http://spartanpodcast.com/?p=153
  • Schmidt, W.H. (2007). The critical role STEM education plays in boosting the nation's capacity to innovate. Invited address to the National Governor's Conference winter meeting, 2007, Washington, D.C.
  • Schmidt, W.H. (2009). Characterizing a coherent curriculum in mathematics. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego.
  • Schmidt, W.H. & Billinge, S. (2007). In search of coherence for school science. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the NSF Math and Science Partnership Learning Networks Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • Schmidt, W.H., Ferrini-Mundy, J., Houang, R.T. & Yearout, R. (2005). Relationships among state district contexts, standards, and student achievement. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Montreal.
  • Schmidt, W.H. & Houang, R.T. (2004). The role of content in value-added research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Value-Added conference, University of Maryland .
  • Schmidt, W.H. & Houang, R.T. (2005). Education in the sciences. In S.P. Restivo (ed.), Science, Technology, and Society: An Encyclopedia. (pp. 105-112). New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Schmidt, W.H. & Houang, R.T. (2008). Lack of focus in the mathematics curriculum: symptom or cause? In T. Loveless (Ed.), Lessons Learned. Washington, D.C.: Brookings.
  • Schmidt, W.H., Houang, R.T. & McKnight, C.C. (2005). Value-added research: Right idea but wrong solution? In R.W. Lissitz (Ed.), Value Added Models in Education: Theory and Applications. (pp. 145-164). Maple Grove, MN: JAM Press
  • Schmidt, W.H., Kher, N., Houang, R.T., Cogan, L., & Wight, K. (2008). Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education: Connecting curriculum sensitive assessment with teacher professional development and student learning outcomes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the NSF Mathematics and Science Partnership Learning Networks Conference, Washington, D.C.
  • Schmidt, W.H., McKnight, C., Houang, R.T. & Wiley, D.E. (2005). The Heinz 57 curriculum: When more may be less. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association, Montreal.
  • Schmidt, W.H. & Prawat, R.S. (2006). Curriculum coherence and national control of education: Issue or Non-Issue? Journal of Curriculum Studies, 38(6), 641-658.
  • Schmidt, W.H., Wang, H.C. & McKnight, C.C. (2005). Curriculum coherence: An examination of US mathematics and science content standards from an international perspective. Journal of Curriculum Studies, 37(5), 525-559.
  • Schneider, B., Carnoy, M., Kilpatrick, J., Schmidt, W.H. & Shavelson, R.J. (2005). Estimating causal effects using experimental and observational designs. White paper for American Educational Research Association, Washington, D.C.
  • Sibley, D. F. (2007). Integrative science courses for non-majors. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, San Francisco.

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