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Kathryn Chval
Interim Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
120 Townsend Hall
(573) 884-2656
E-mail: chvalkb@missouri.edu
Research Areas
- Effective Methods of Teaching Mathematics
- Teaching English Language Learners
- Preparing Teachers
Brief Biography
Academic Background
Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, 2001, in Curriculum and Instruction
M.S.T. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, 1991, in Elementary Mathematics
B.A. from the University of Illinois at Chicago, 1987, in Elementary Education
Published Works
Arazfar, A., Khisty, L.L., & Chval, K.B. (2011). Re-mediating second language acquisition: A sociocultural perspective for language development. Mind, Culture, and Activity, 18(3), 195-215.
Chval, K.B., & Pinnow, R. (2010). Preservice teachers’ assumptions about Latino/a English language learners. Journal of Teaching for Excellence and Equity in Mathematics, 2(1), 6-12.
Chval, K.B., Arbaugh, F., Van Garderen, D, Lannin, J.K., Cummings, L., DuChene, A., & Huey, M. (2010). The Transition from experienced teacher to novice mathematics coach. The Elementary School Journal, 111(1), 191-216.
Arbaugh, F., Chval, K., Van Garderen, D., Lannin, J., & Cummings, L. (2010). Supporting the transition from experienced teacher to mathematics coach. Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership, 12(1), 12-18.
Chval, K.B., Lannin, J., Arbaugh, F., & Bowzer, A. (2009). Videos and prospective teachers. Teaching Children Mathematics, 16(2), 98-105.
Allen, R. & Chval, K. (2009). Becoming environmentally aware. Teaching Children Mathematics, 16(1), 28-33.
Cameron, M., Loesing, J., Rorvig, V., & Chval, K. (2009). Using student work to learn about teaching. Teaching Children Mathematics, 15(8) 488-493.
Chval, K.B. & Hicks, S.J. (2009). Calculators in current K-5 mathematics textbooks: Concerns and recommendations. Teaching Children Mathematics, 15(7) 430-437.
Chval, K.B., & Davis, J. (2008). The gifted student. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 14(5), 267-274.Chval, K.B., & Reys, R. (2008). Effective use of manipulatives across the elementary grade levels: Moving beyond isolated pockets of excellence to school-wide implementation. Mathematics Education Leadership Journal, 10(1), 3-8.
Chval, K., Abell, S., Pareja, E., Musikul, K., Ritzka, G. (2008). Science and mathematics teachers’ experiences, needs, and expectations regarding professional development.Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 4(1), 31-43
Friedrichsen, P., Chval, K.B, & Teuscher, D. (2007). Strategies and sources of support for beginning mathematics and science teachers. School Science and Mathematics, 107 (5), 169-181.
Reys, B., Chval, K.B., Dingman, S., McNaught, M., Regis, T. & Togashi, J. (2007). Grade level expectations: A new challenge for elementary mathematics teachers. Teaching Children Mathematics, 14 (1), 6-11.
Chval, K., Reys, R., Reys, B., Tarr, J., & Chávez, Ó. (2006). Pressures to improve student performance: A context that both urges and impedes school-based research. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 37 (3), 158-166.
Chval, K, Reys, B., & Teuscher, D. (2006). What is the focus and emphasis on calculators in state-level K-8 mathematics curriculum standards documents? Mathematics Education Leadership Journal, 9(1), 3-13.
Chval, K.B. (2004). Making the complexities of teaching visible for prospective teachers. Teaching Children Mathematics, 11 (2), 91-96.
Khisty, L.L., & Chval, K.B. (2002). Pedagogic discourse and equity in mathematics: When teachers’ talk matters. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 14(3), 154-168.
REFEREED BOOK CHAPTERS AND MONOGRAPHS
Huntley, M., & Chval, K. (2010). Teachers’ perspectives on fidelity of implementation to textbooks. The K–12 Mathematics Curriculum: Issues, Trends, and Future Directions NCTM Yearbook. (pp. 289-304). Reston, VA: NCTM.
Chval, K.B, & Khisty, L. (2009). Latino students, writing, and mathematics: A case study of successful teaching and learning. In R. Barwell (Ed.) Multilingualism in mathematics classrooms: Global perspectives. (pp. 128-144). Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters.
Chval, K.B., Chávez, Ó., Pomerenke, S., & Reams, K. (2009). Enhancing mathematics lessons to support all students. In D.Y. White & J.S. Silva, (Eds.), Mathematics for every student: Responding to diversity PK-5. (pp. 43-52). Reston, VA: NCTM.
Chval, K.B., Lannin, J.K, & Bowzer, A. (2008). The task design framework: Considering multiple perspectives in an effective learning environment for elementary preservice teachers. In F. Arbaugh & P.M. Taylor (Eds.), Inquiry into Mathematics Teacher Education Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) Monograph Series, Volume 5 (pp. 35-45). San Diego, CA: AMTE.
Chval, K.B. (2008). The status of calculator technology in U.S. K-8 mathematics curriculum: It depends how you look at it. In Z. Usiskin & E. Willmore (Eds.), Mathematics education in Pacific Rim countries: China, Japan, Korea, and Singapore (pp. 305-316). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc.
Reys, B.J., Dingman, S., Olson, T.A., Sutter, A., Teuscher, D., & Chval, K. (2006). Analysis of number and operation grade-level learning expectations in state standards documents. In B.J. Reys (Ed.), The intended mathematics curriculum as represented in state-level curriculum standards: Consensus or confusion? (pp. 39-81). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc.
REFEREED CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS
Chval, K.B. (2004, October). Tools for thought and communication. In D. McDougall (Ed.), Proceedings of the twenty-sixth annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group of the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 3 (pp. 1473-1479). Toronto: OISE/UT.
Morales, H., Khisty, L.L., & Chval, K.B. (2003, July). Beyond discourse: A multimodal perspective of learning mathematics in a multilingual context. In N. Pateman, B. Dougherty, & J. Zilliox (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2003 Joint Meeting of PME and PMENA, Vol. 3 (pp. 133-140). Honolulu: Center for Research and Development Group, University of Hawaii.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
Chval, K. (2008). Determining and responding to teacher professional development needs. Available at: http://pdmathsci.net/reports/pi_memos/alm.pdf.
Chval, K., Grouws, D., Smith, M., Weiss, I., & Ziebarth, S. (2006). Understanding the use of curriculum materials: A cross-site research study report. Available at: http://mathcurriculumcenter.org/reports_publications.php.
Chval, K. B. (2005). Using Investigations to prepare teachers of elementary mathematics. Available at: http://investigations.terc.edu/faqs/investigations/spotlight/archive/jan05.cfm.
CURRICULUM PUBLICATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
Page, D. A., & Chval, K. (1995). Maneuvers with circles. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., & Chval, K. (1995). Maneuvers with circles teacher sourcebook. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., & Chval, K. (1995). Maneuvers with fractions. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., & Chval, K. (1995). Maneuvers with fractions teacher sourcebook. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., & Chval, K. (1995). Maneuvers with number patterns. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., & Chval, K. (1995). Maneuvers with number patterns teacher sourcebook. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., Wagreich, P., & Chval, K. (1993). Maneuvers with nickels and numbers. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., Wagreich, P., & Chval, K. (1993). Maneuvers with nickels and numbers teacher sourcebook. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., Wagreich, P., & Chval, K. (1993). Maneuvers with rectangles. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., Wagreich, P., & Chval, K. (1993). Maneuvers with rectangles teacher sourcebook. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., Wagreich, P., & Chval, K. (1993). Maneuvers with triangles. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., Wagreich, P., & Chval, K. (1993). Maneuvers with triangles teacher sourcebook. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., Wagreich, P., & Chval, K. (1993). Maneuvers with angles. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Page, D. A., Wagreich, P., & Chval, K. (1993). Maneuvers with angles teacher sourcebook. Palo Alto, CA: Dale Seymour.
Presentations
REFEREED PRESENTATIONS
International
Chval, K. (2004, October). Tools for thought and communication. Paper presented at the Psychology of Mathematics Education-North American Chapter Conference, Toronto, Canada.Morales, H., Khisty, L.L., & Chval, K. (2003, July). Beyond discourse: A multimodal perspective of learning mathematics in a multilingual context. Paper presented at the Psychology of Mathematics Education 27 Conference, Honolulu, HI.
National
Thompson, D., Huntley, M., Senk, S., Chval, K., Ziebarth, S., Weiss, I. (2011, April). Research on the enacted mathematics curriculum: Report of a conference. Presented at the Research Pre-session of the Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Indianapolis, IN.
Lannin, J.K., & Chval, K.B. (2011, February). Assessing preservice teachers in the elementary mathematics methods classroom. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Irvine, CA.
Arbaugh, F., Lannin, J. K., Chval, K., Hicks, S., Webb, M., & Jackson, C. (2010, April). Delineating the PCK of beginning secondary mathematics teachers. Presented at the Research Pre-session of the Annual Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Diego, CA.
Chval, K.B., & Lannin, J.K. (2010, February). Using Math Tasks to Help Preservice Teachers Learn about Mathematics Teaching. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Irvine, CA.
Khisty, L.L., & Chval, K.B. (2009, April). Institutional arrangements and mathematics with Latino (ELL) students. Presented at the research presession of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Washington, DC.
Arbaugh, F., Chval, K., Jackson, C., Webb, M., & Regis, T. (2009, April). The growth of mathematics teachers’ knowledge related to instruction. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Chval, K.B., Arbaugh, F., & Lannin, J.K (2009, February). The dilemma of the launch: Why is it so difficult for mathematics teachers? Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Orlando, FL.
Reys, B.J., Lloyd, G., Chval, K.B., Bannister, V., & Switzer, J.M. (2009, February). Why curriculum matters in teacher education: Helping future teachers expand their views of mathematics curriculum. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Orlando, FL.
Lannin, J., Abell, S., Arbaugh, F., Chval, K., Friedrichsen, P., & Volkmann, M. (2008, March). Researching teacher knowledge: Further delineating the PCK construct for science and mathematics education. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, NY.
Chval, K., Lannin, J.K, & Arbaugh, F. (2008, January). The pedagogical content knowledge of beginning teacher educators. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Tulsa, OK.Pomerenke, S., Webb, M., Jackson, C., Regis, T.P., & Chval, K.B. (2008, January). Examining and discussing preservice mathematics teachers’ orientations. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Tulsa, OK.
Chval, K.B., & Chávez, Ó. (2007, April).Videotaping classrooms using head-mounted cameras on students. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Chávez, Ó. & Chval, K.B. (2007, April). Considerations and limitations related to conceptualizing and measuring textbook integrity. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Chicago, IL.
Arbaugh, F., Lannin, J., Chval, K.B., Regis, T., Pomerenke, S., & Appova, A. (2007, March). Using lesson planning and video analysis as data collection tools for assessing PCK. Presented at the research presession of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Atlanta, GA.
Reys, R., Chval, K.B., Cox, D., Smith, J. & Ziebarth, S. (2007, March). Research on curriculum: The work of CSMC. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Atlanta, GA.
Chval, K.B, Lannin, J. K., Sutter, A.D., Regis, T.P. & Jackson, C. (2007, January). Using video and written cases to prepare future mathematics teacher educators. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Irvine, CA.
Lannin, J.K, Chval, K.B., Arbaugh, F., Appova, A., Nivens, R., Olson, T., Pomerenke, S. & Regis, T.P. (2007, January). Studying alternative certification in mathematics: A tale of two research projects. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Irvine, CA.
Huntley, M., & Chval, K.B. (2006, April). Examining middle-grades mathematics curriculum implementation: Perspectives from researchers and teachers. Presented at the research presession of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, St. Louis, MO.
Chval, K.B., Cox, C., Sharp, C., Coutts, L., Weiss, I., Ziebarth, S. (2006, April). Simple tools to help in making difficult decisions: Getting a handle on the enacted curriculum. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, St. Louis. MO.
Chval, K.B., Grouws, D., Smith, M., Ziebarth, S. (2006, April). A cross-site study of local factors affecting mathematics curriculum enactment. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA.
Pareja, E., Musikul, K., Ritzka, G., Abell, S., Chval, K. (2006, April). Science and mathematics teachers’ experiences, needs, and expectations regarding professional development. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association of Research on Science Teaching, San Francisco, CA.
Lannin, J. K., Chval, K.B, & Sutter, A.D. (2006, January). Developing a content/methods course for preservice elementary teachers. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Tampa, FL.
Khisty, L.L., Chval, K., Civil, M. & Morales, H. (2003, April). On Latinos and mathematics: A view of the possible. Presented at the research presession of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Antonio, TX.
Hamilton, E., & Chval, K. (2003, April). NSF investments in mathematics education research. Discussion facilitated at the research presession of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Antonio, TX.
Khisty, L.L., Chval, K., & Morales, H. (2003, April). Challenging conventional wisdom: Suggestions from research on improving Latino's math learning. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Antonio, TX.
Morales, H., Chval, K., & Khisty, L. L. (2002, April). A voyage into semiotics in search of meaning. Paper presented at the research presession of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Las Vegas, NV.
Sloane, F., & Chval, K. (2002, April). NSF investments in mathematics education research. Discussion facilitated at the research presession of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Las Vegas, NV.
Chval, K. & Khisty, L.L. (2001, April). Writing in mathematics with Latino fifth-grade students. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Seattle, WA.
Chval, K. (2000, October). Using socio-cultural theory to understand a successful teacher. Presented at the annual meeting of the Psychology of Mathematics Education-North American Chapter, Tucson, AZ.
Chval, K. (2000, April). Rethinking the writing/mathematics connection: A case study of effective teaching with Latinos. Paper presented at the research presession of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Chicago, IL.
Chval, K. (1997, April). Motivating activities involving proportional reasoning and problem solving. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Minneapolis, MN.
Chval, K. (1996, April). Proportional reasoning: Bridges to problem solving. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Diego, CA.
Chval, K. (1994, April). Gimme five and sense: A hands-on approach to measurement using nickels. Presented at the annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Indianapolis, IN.
INVITED PRESENTATIONS
International
Chval, K. & Chavez, O. (2006, July). A new methodology for capturing classrooms: Shifting the perspective. Paper presented to the multilingual mathematics group at the annual meeting for the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Prague.Chval, K. (2005, July). Resources and supports for English language learners. Paper presented to the multilingual mathematics group at the annual meeting for the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Melbourne, AU.
Chval, K. (2002, July). A third language in a bilingual mathematics classroom. Paper presented to the multilingual mathematics group at the annual meeting for the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Norwich, UK.
National
Chval, K. (2010, July). Securing funding to support your work: Joys, challenges, and pitfalls. Presented at the STaR Institute, Park City, UT.
Chval, K. (2010, March). Mathematics curriculum and Latino English Language Learners: Moving the field forward. Paper presented at the CEMELA-CPTM-TODOS Conference, Tucson, AZ.
Chval, K., Weiss, I., & Ziebarth, S. (2009, February). Measuring fidelity of implementation. Presented at the Fifth Annual CSMC Research Conference, Phoenix, AZ.Chval, K. (2009, January). Facilitating the participation of Latino English language learners in mathematics classrooms: What will it take? Presented at the CEMELA Research Symposium, Albuquerque, NM. (Keynote)
Chval, K. (2007, March). Researching K-16 mathematics and science classrooms: Considerations and challenges to conducting classroom-based research. Presented at the 9th Annual Chicago Symposium Series on Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science: Research and Practice, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL. (Plenary Session)
Chval, K. (2007, March). Preparing to teach mathematics: Considerations and challenges. Presented at the 9th Annual Chicago Symposium Series on Excellence in Teaching Mathematics and Science: Research and Practice, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL.
Abell, S., Arbaugh, F., Chval, K., Friedrichsen, P., Lannin, J., & Volkmann. (2006, May). Research on alternative certification: Where do we go from here? Presented at the STEM-ACT Conference on Alternative Certification of Science Teachers, Arlington, VA.
Chval, K. (2005, November). What is the status of calculator and computer technology in the U.S. K-8 mathematics curriculum and what are the prospects for the future? Presented at the First International Mathematics Curriculum Conference, Chicago, IL. (Plenary Session)
Chval, K. (2004, May). Funding opportunities for supporting curriculum related research. Presented at the Second Annual Show-Me Researchers’ Workshop, Columbia, MO. (Plenary Session)
Chval, K. (2003, August). The need, purpose, and vision for the Teacher Professional Continuum program. Presented at the Teacher Professional Continuum (TPC) Project Evaluation Workshop, Washington, DC.
Chval, K. (2003, May). Funding sources. Presented at the Show-Me Researchers’ Workshop, Columbia, MO. (Plenary Session)
Chval, K. (2003, March). Policy overview. Presented at the National Research Council’s Conference on Next Steps in Mathematics Teacher Development, Grades 9-12, Washington, DC.
Chval, K. (2003, January). Federal programs of interest to PIs. Presented at Instructional Materials Development Principal Investigator Meeting, Washington, DC.
Chval, K. (2003, January). National Science Foundation support of mathematics teacher education. Workshop presented at the annual meeting of the Association for Mathematics Teacher Educators, Atlanta, GA.
Chval, K. (2002, April). Math and science partnerships. Presented at the annual meeting of the Association of State Supervisors of Mathematics, Las Vegas, NV.
Chval, K. (2002, March). Elements of effective proposals. Presented at the Mathematics and Science Partnership National Workshop, Washington, D.C.
Chval, K (2002, February). National science foundation support of mathematics teacher education: Past, present and future. Workshop presented at the Association for Mathematics Teacher Educators, San Antonio, TX.
Chval, K. (1999, March). Preparing undergraduates to teach mathematics. Workshop presented at the Symposium on Analyzing and Initiating Successful Practice in Science and Mathematics Instruction, Chicago, IL.
Research Grants
CAREER: A Study of Strategies and Social Processes that Facilitate the Participation of Latino English Language Learners in Elementary Mathematics Classroom Communities
Funding: National Science Foundation, $786,898
Role: Principal Investigator
The primary objective of this project is to study resources and strategies that facilitate participation of Latino English Language Learners (ELLs) in elementary mathematics classrooms.
Researching Science and Mathematics Teacher Learning in Alternative Certification Models
Funding: National Science Foundation, $1,937,485
Role: Co-Principal InvestigatorThis research project (referred to as Re-SMAR2T) examines science and mathematics teacher learning in the context of an alternative certification program designed for individuals with baccalaureate degrees in science or mathematics. For more information about this NSF-funded study, see: http://www.resmar2t.missouri.edu/
Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum (CSMC)
Funding: National Science Foundation, $10,978,294Role: Co-Principal Investigator
The CSMC serves the K-12 educational community by focusing scholarly inquiry and professional development around issues of mathematics curriculum. Major areas of work include understanding the influence and potential of mathematics curriculum materials, enabling teacher learning through curriculum material investigation and implementation, and building capacity for developing, implementing, and studying the impact of mathematics curriculum materials. For more information about this NSF-funded CLT, see: http://www.mathcurriculumcenter.org/index.php
Missouri Center for Mathematics and Science Teacher Education
Funding: US Department of Education, $1,490,238
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
The mission of the Missouri Center for Mathematics and Science Teacher Education is to increase the quantity and quality of middle level and secondary mathematics and science teachers in the state of Missouri. For more information, see: http://teach-math-or-science.org/
Supporting Teachers-Amplifying Children’s Knowledge
Funding: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, $1,392,278
Role: Co-Principal Investigator
This Math and Science Partnership (MSP) award supports teachers as they work to improve the teaching and learning of mathematics in the Columbia Public Schools. Participants include mathematics teachers in grades 6 – 12 as well as Special Educators and teachers of English Language Learners.
Awards and Honors
2011 Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Early Career Award
2010 University of Missouri-College of Education Graduate Student Mentor/Advisor of the Year
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 University of Missouri-College of Education: High Flyer Excellence in Teaching Award
2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 Faculty Mentor for MU Honors Convocation
2003 National Science Foundation: Director’s Award for Program Management Excellence
2002 National Science Foundation: Commendable Service Award
2002 National Staff Development Council: What Works in the Elementary Grades: Results-based Staff Development
1999 National Staff Development Council: What Works in the Middle: Results-based Staff Development