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Barbara J. Dougherty
Professor
Richard G. Miller Endowed Chair of Mathematics Education
121A Townsend Hall
(573) 882-1721
E-mail: doughertyb@missouri.edu
Research Areas
- Using measurement to development mathematical concepts for grades 1–5, and prekindergarten number concepts.
- Exploring strategies to support struggling learners in mathematics, including tiers 2 and 3 in the Response to Intervention process.
- Developing assessments that support the progress monitoring system for learners in algebra.
Academic Background
Ph.D from the University of Missouri in Curriculum and Instruction-Mathematics Education
M.A. from Northeast Missouri State University in Mathematics
B.S.E. from Northeast Missouri State University in Special Education
Published Works
Recent Books
Dougherty, B. J., Hartzler, J., & Zenigami, F. (in preparation). A problem-solving approach to developmental algebra. To be published 2011.Blanton, M, Levi, L., Crites, T., & Dougherty, B. (2011). Essential understandings: Engaging teachers with mathematics, Grades 3–5 algebra concepts. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Dougherty, B. J. Series Editor (2011). Variability is the rule. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. (John (Jack) Smith, Volume Editor).
Dougherty, B. J. Series Editor (2010). Research on language and mathematics education: Multiple perspectives, challenges, and new directions. Information Age Publishing. (Judit Moschkovich, Volume Editor).
Dougherty, B. J. Series Editor (2010). A 5-year study of the first edition of the core-plus curriculum. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publication. (Hal Schoen, Steven W. Ziebarth, Christian R. Hirsch, and Allison BrckaLorenz, Volume Editors).
Dougherty, B. J., Flores, A., Sophian, C., & Everett, L. (2010). Essential understandings: Engaging teachers with mathematics, PreK–2 number concepts. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Dougherty, B. J. Series Editor (2010). Future Curricular Directions. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing. (Zal Usiskin, Volume Editor).
Dougherty, B. J. Series Editor (2009). A decade of middle school mathematics curriculum implementation: Lessons learned from the Show-Me Project. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing. (Margaret Meyer and Cindy Langrall, Volume Editors).
Dougherty, B. J. Series Editor (2008). Mathematics curriculum in Pacific Rim countries - China, Japan, Korea, and Singapore: Proceedings of a conference. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing. (Zalman Usiskin and Edwin Willmore, Volume Editors).
Dougherty, B. J. Series Editor (2008). The history of geometry. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing. (Nathalie Sinclair, Volume Editor).
Dougherty, B. J. Series Editor (2008). The history of the quadrilateral. Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing. (Zalman Usiskin, Volume Editor).
Dougherty, B. J., Series Editor (2006). The intended mathematics curriculum as represented in state-level curriculum standards: Consensus or confusion? Greenwich, CT: Information Age Publishing. (Barbara Reys and Glenda Lappan, Volume Editors).
Dougherty, B. J. (2006). The Write Way: Journal prompts and more, advanced algebra. Honolulu: University of Hawaii, Curriculum Research & Development Group.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006). The Write Way: Journal prompts and more, geometry. Honolulu: University of Hawaii, Curriculum Research & Development Group.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006). The Write Way: Journal prompts and more, algebra. Honolulu: University of Hawaii, Curriculum Research & Development Group.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006). The Write Way: Journal prompts and more, grades 7 and 8. Honolulu: University of Hawaii, Curriculum Research & Development Group.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006). The Write Way: Journal prompts and more, grades 5 and 6. Honolulu: University of Hawaii, Curriculum Research & Development Group.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006). The Write Way: Journal prompts and more, grades 3 and 4. Honolulu: University of Hawaii, Curriculum Research & Development Group.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006). The Write Way: Journal prompts and more, grades 1 and 2. Honolulu: University of Hawaii, Curriculum Research & Development Group.
Recent Chapters in Books: Referred
Reys, B., Dougherty, B. J., Olson, T., & Thomas, A. (in press). Common core state standards for middle grades mathematics: Implications for curriculum and instruction. In C. Hirsch, G. Lappan & B. Reys (Eds.) Curriculum issues in an era of common core state standards for mathematics.
Dougherty, B. J. (2008). Measure up: A quantitative view of early algebra. In Kaput, J. J., Carraher, D. W., & Blanton, M. L. (Eds.), Algebra in the early grades, (pp. 389–412). Mahweh, NJ: Erlbaum.
Middleton, J. & Dougherty, B. J. (2008). Doctoral preparation of researchers. In Reys, R. & Dossey, J. (Eds.), U. S. doctorates in mathematics education: Developing stewards of the discipline (pp. 139–146). Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences, Volume 15. Providence, RI: American Mathematical Society.
Dougherty, B. (2008). The effectiveness of Texas instruments navigator technology on the algebra I achievement and attitudes of high school students with learning disabilities or who are “at risk”. In K. McFerrin et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of society for information technology and teacher education international conference 2008 (pp. 4440-4444). Chesapeake, VA: AACE.
Okazaki, C., Zenigami, F., & Dougherty, B. J. (2006). Measure up: A different view of elementary mathematics. In S. Smith & S. Smith (Eds.), Teachers engaged in research, (pp. 135–152). Reston, VA: Information Age Publishers.
Recent Articles: Refereed
Sophian, C. & Dougherty, B. J. (submitted). What is basic mathematics? Submitted to For the Learning of Mathematics.
Dougherty, B. J. & Venenciano, L. (2007). Measure up for understanding. Teaching Children Mathematics, 13(9), 452–456.
Holmes, K. & Dougherty, B. J. (2006). Unpacking the content to find the pedagogy. The College Teaching Methods & Styles Journal, 2(1), p. 9–17.
Presentations
Recent International: Refereed
Dougherty, B. J. & Bennet, A. (2009). Characteristics of effective professional development. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Dougherty, B. J. (2008). Effectiveness of Texas Instruments Navigator Technology on the algebra I achievement and attitudes of high school students with learning disabilities or who are “at risk. ” Presented at the SITE Conference, Las Vegas, NV.
Dougherty, B. J. (2008). The effects of the TI Navigator system on algebra achievement. Presented at the Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, HI.
Dougherty, B. J. & Hobbs, M. J. (2007). Investigating the effects of the TI Navigator system on algebra achievement. Presented at the ICTCM in Czech Republic.
Simon, M. & Dougherty, B. J. (2006). Psychology of Mathematics Education, Discussion Group, Learners learning through their own activity: Multiple perspectives. Discussion Group presented at the International Meeting of the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Prague, Czech Republic.
Recent International: Invited (Selected entries)
Dougherty, B. J. (2008). Research on early algebra: An international perspective. Presentation to the Second International Mathematics Curriculum Conference, on the theme Future Curricular Trends in School Algebra and Geometry, Chicago, IL.
Recent National: Refereed (Selected entries)
Dougherty, B. J. (April 2010). Measurement approach to early algebra. Presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Dougherty, B. J. (April 2010). Early algebra through quantitative reasoning. Presentation at the Research Presession, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA. (symposium on early algebra)
Dougherty, B. J. & Simmons, J. (April 2010). Middle grades mathematics task development for early career teachers. Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
Dougherty, B. J. & Fillingim, J. (April 2009). Fractions, models and contexts: Impact on student learning. Presentation at the Research Presession, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
Dougherty, B. J., Reys, R. & Middleton, J. (April 2008) Research preparation for doctorates in mathematics education: Are we doing what we should? Presentation at the Research Presession, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.
Barlow, A. & Dougherty, B. J. (January 2008). A Study of the impact of collaboratively-planned mathematics content and pedagogy courses on teacher candidates. Presentation at the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Tulsa, OK.
Holmes, K. P. & Dougherty, B. J. (February 2007). Hierarchy for effective lesson planning: Jumping the chasm between passive and active student learning. Presentation to American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, New York, NY.
Dougherty, B. J. & Holmes, K. P. (February 2007). The marriage of content and pedagogy: Questioning techniques at the heart of the union. Presentation to American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, New York, NY.
Dougherty, B. J. & Slovin, H. (2006, April). Developing mathematical understanding through measurement. Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Research Presession, St. Louis, MO.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006, April). The discourse of proof and argumentation across the grades. [Presentation within a symposium format, organized by Dr. Maria Blanton]. Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Research Presession, St. Louis, MO.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006, April). Everything I needed to know abut writing I learned in mathematics class. Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO.
Recent National: Invited (Selected entries)
Dougherty, B. J. (2011, August). 2b or not 2b: Helping ALL students succeed in algebra. Presentation (keynote) at the Grades 3¬–8 Interactive Algebra Conference, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Baltimore, MD.
Dougherty, B. J. (2009, April). New teachers session: Grades 6-8 rational number and proportions. Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.
Dougherty, B. J. (2008, April). New teachers session: Grades 6–8 rational number. Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Salt Lake City, UT.
Recent Regional: Refereed and Invited (Selected entries)
Dougherty, B. J. (2009, November). Motivating students in algebra I: A research approach. Presentation at the Central Regional Conference, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Minneapolis, MN. [Refereed]
Dougherty, B. J. (2009, November). Important mathematics without numbers: A Davydov approach to early grades. Presentation at the Southern Regional Conference, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Nashville, TN. [Refereed]
Recent State: Invited (Selected entries)
Dougherty, B. J. (2010). Common core state standards. Keynote presentation at the Northern Iowa Area Community College Faculty and 9–12 School Leader Fall Meeting, Mason City, IA.
Dougherty, B. J. (2009). Mathematics education and preservice teacher preparation. Keynote presentation at the Iowa Mathematics and Science Summit, Des Moines, IA.
Dougherty, B. J. (2008). Communication in mathematics: A way to problem solving. Presentation at the Mississippi Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Biloxi, MS.
Dougherty, B. J. (2007). 2007 Mississippi mathematics curriculum framework revised. Presentation at the Mississippi Department of Education, Jackson, MS.
Recent Local: Invited (Selected entries)
Dougherty, B. J. (2008). Mississippi mathematics curriculum framework training. Presentation to the Meridian School District, Meridian, MS.
Dougherty, B. J. (2007). Mississippi mathematics curriculum framework training. Presentation to the Itawamba School District, Tremont, MS.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006–07). Effective instructional practices in mathematics classrooms. A series of presentation to the East Tallahatchie School District, Charleston, MS.
Additional Information
Recent Related Professional Experiences
Elected to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Executive Committee, 2010–2012.Elected to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors, 2009–2012.
Elected President, Mississippi Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (affiliate of AMTE), 2008–2010.
Invited presenter, International Conference on Research in Algebra and Geometry, University of Chicago, May 2008.
NCATE program reviewer for National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2006–current.
Editorial Panel, Lead Editor of PreK–2 Strand, Essential Understandings for Teaching and Learning, invited position by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 2005–current.
Series Editor, Mathematics Research Series, Information Age Publishers, North Carolina, 2005-current.
Research Grants
Recent Funded Grants
Foegen, A., & Dougherty, B. J. (2011). Algebra Screening and Progress Monitoring. Funded by the IES, US Department of Education, $1,511,427, Co-Principal Investigator.
Dougherty, B. J. & Foegen, A. (2010). Evaluation of Foundational Mathematics Professional Development on Teachers and Students. Funded by the Iowa Department of Education, $43,000, Co-Principal Investigator.
Genschel, U., Carriquiry, A. L., Dougherty, B. J., Johnston, E., & Kliemann, W. H. (2010). Exploring the STEM Gender Gap: Introductory College Mathematics and Statistics Instruction and its Association with cacy. Funded by the National Science Foundation, $521,423. Co-Principal Investigator.
Simon, M., Dougherty, B. J., & Berkaliev, Z. (2010). Measurement Approach to Rational Number. Funded by National Science Foundation, $1,875,627, Co-Principal Investigator.
Berkaliev, Z. & Dougherty, B. J. (2010). Pre-K Early Algebra through Quantitative Reasoning. Funded by National Science Foundation, $330,416.00, Co-Principal Investigator.
Dougherty, B. J. & Harper, M. (2007). Investigating the Effects of the TI-Navigator System on Learning Disabled and At-Risk Students in Algebra I. Funded by National Science Foundation, $299,201. Principal Investigator.
Dougherty, B. J. & Barlow, A. (2007). Developing Alternative Leadership and Teaching Alternatives 2. Funded by Mississippi Department of Education, $1,553,000. Principal Investigator.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006). Mathematics education and learning technology. Funded by the University of Mississippi, Associates Grant program. $9,374.10. Principal Investigator.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006). Developing Alternative Leadership and Teaching Alternatives. Funded by Mississippi Department of Education, $479,099. Principal Investigator.
Dougherty, B. J. (2006). Pre-service Teacher Training for the Graphing Calculator. Funded by Ohio State University, $5000, Principal Investigator.
Awards and Honors
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Executive Committee Member, 2010–2012
Nominated and elected to Iowa Academy of Educators, 2009
Selected for the Iowa State University Emerging Leaders Academy, 2009–2010
Outstanding Research Award, School of Education, 2009
Outstanding Grant Writer Award, School of Education, 2006
Outstanding Faculty Researcher, Phi Delta Kappa, Ole Miss Chapter, 2006
Best Paper Award, “Unpacking the Content to Find the Pedagogy,” co-authored with Kerry Holmes, College Teaching Methods and Styles Conference and Journal, Fall 2005
Nominated for the 2006 Frist Faculty/Staff Service Award, Spring 2006