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Research Areas
- Curriculum Evaluation
- Teacher Effectiveness
- Problem Solving
Academic Background
Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, 1971, in Mathematics Education
M.S. from Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1965, in Mathematics
B.S. from Minnesota State University Moorhead, 1964, in Mathematics
Published Works
Book Chapters
Grouws, Douglas A. (2004). Mathematics. In G. Cawelti (Ed.), Handbook of Research on Student Achievement (3rd ed.), Educational Research Service. Reston, VA.
Grouws, Douglas A., Smith, Margaret S., & Sztajn, Paola. (2004). The Preparation and Teaching Practices of United States Mathematics Teachers: Grades 4 and 8. In P. Kloosterman, F. Lester, and C. Brown (Eds.), Results and Interpretations of the 1990 through 2000 Mathematics Assessments of the National Assessment of Educational Progress. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Grouws, Douglas A. (2004). A Vision for the Teacher's Role in Teaching Mathematics Through a Problem-Solving Approach. In R. Charles (Ed.), Teaching Mathematics Through Problem Solving: It's About Learning Mathematics. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Good, Thomas L. and Grouws, Douglas A. (2004). The Missouri Mathematics Effectiveness Project: An Experimental Study in Fourth Grade Classrooms. In T. Carpenter, J. Dossey, and J. Koehler (Eds.), Classics in Mathematics Education Research. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Grouws, Douglas A., & Payne, Lucy L. (2003). Using Technology and Real Time Date to Develop Mathematics Curricula that Foster Higher-Order Thinking. Proceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on Education. Honolulu, HI.
Grouws, Douglas A. (2001). Homework in mathematics education. In L. Grinstein and S. Lipsey (Eds.), Encyclopedia of Mathematics Education (pp. 303-34). New York: Routledge Falmer.
Grouws, Douglas A., & Cebulla, Kristin. (2000). Elementary and Middle School Mathematics at the Crossroads. In T.L. Good (Ed.), American Education: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow (Part II, 99th Yearbook, National Society for Studies in Education (NSSE)), pp. 209-255. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
Grouws, Douglas A., & Smith, Margaret S. (2000). Findings from NAEP on the preparation and practices of mathematics teachers. In P. Kenney and E. Silver (Eds.), Results from the seventh mathematics assessment of the national assessment of educational progress (pp. 107-140). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Journal Articles
Grouws, Douglas A. & Winsor, Mathew S. (2001). Type R Mathematics Teachers: Achieving Professional Goals Through Reflection. Voyages in Mathematics and Science, 25(1), pp. 3-4.
Grouws, Douglas A. & Cebulla, Kristin (2000). Improving Student Achievement in Mathematics. Educational Practices Series (Vol. 1, pp. 1-46). International Academy of Education: Brussels, Belgium.
Grouws, Douglas A. & Cebulla, Kristin (2000). Improving Student Learning by Teaching Mathematics Meaningfully. Voyages in Mathematics and Science, 21(1), pp. 6-7.
Presentations
Presentations (International)
The Role of Technology in Teaching Advanced Mathematics in Post-secondary Institutions (February 2003), Ngee Ann Polytechnic University, Singapore.Presentation, Hawaii International Conference on Education (January, 2003), University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI.
Invited Research in Mathematics Education Faculty Lectures (August, 2001). Rajabhat Institute. Mahasarakam, Thailand
Mid-Pacific Mathematics Conference (January, 2001), Majuro, Marshall Islands
2000 Mathematics Professional Development Conference, Tumon, Guam
Presentations (National)
American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting (2003), Chicago, IL.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Meeting (2003), San Antonio, TX.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Meeting (2002), Las Vegas, NV.
American Educational Research Association (AERA) Annual Meeting (2002), New Orleans, LA
National Science Foundation (NSF) US/Russia Invited Conference on Elementary School Mathematics Instruction (January, 2002), East-West Center, Honolulu, HI
DELTA Middle School Mathematics Teaching and Curriculum Conference (July, 2001), Kona, HI
Refereed Presentations (Regional)
Middle School Cadre Regional Mathematics Conference (December, 2000), Hilo, HawaiiMathematical Problem Solving Conference (October, 2000), Rockford, IL
Presentations (State)
Presentation. FINE Foundation, Research Into Practice Seminar, Des Moines, IA.Presentations (N=3), Keystone AEA #7, Annual Technology Conference, Cedar Rapids, IA, April 3, 2003
ARRC Teacher Conference (March, 2001), West Des Moines, IA
Research Grants
03/1999 -03/2005; $800,000; Mathematics Through Technology and Internet Modules; National Science Foundation, Director and Principal Investigator