Mathematics

This algebra curriculum develops problem-solving processes, promotes open-ended inquiry, introduces concepts through problems, and paces instruction to allow time for developing concepts, generalizations, and skills.

Geometry: A Moving Experience is a high school curriculum that grounds students in the study of transformations to develop higher levels of thinking and support students’ ability to write proofs with understanding.

Reshaping Mathematics for Understanding is a set of middle school mathematics units that take a transformations-based approach in the study of mathematics. Important ideas such as measurement, proportional reasoning, and rational numbers are developed through transformational geometry.

Working ‘Round a Problem is a selection of short problem-solving tasks, taken from other CRDG mathematics curriculum, for students in Grades 6–11. The tasks are designed for teachers to use as supplementary to their existing curriculum.

Write Way Journal Prompts is a set of prompts, organized in grade spans, for writing in mathematics. The prompts are designed to encourage students to make connections among topics and to reflect on their learning.

Selected Peer-reviewed Journal Articles

Rao, K., Slovin, H., Zenigami, F., & Black, R. (2017). Challenges and supports for struggling learners in a student-centered mathematics classroom. Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 9(2), 69–85.

Venenciano, L. (2017). Using measurement as a cognitive tool in mathematics curriculum. The International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 18(2), 181–202.

Venenciano, L., & Heck, R. (2016). Proposing and testing a model to explain algebra preparedness. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 92, 21–35.

Selected Peer-reviewed Conference Proceedings

Yagi, S., Zenigami, F., & Venenciano, L. (2017). Designing professional development modules for teacher learning and practice. In T. Olson, & L. C. H. Venenciano (Eds.), Proceedings of the 44^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, 25–32. Fort Worth, TX.

Capen, S., & Venenciano, L. (2016). Curriculum as a navigator: Crossing borders to higher levels of geometric reasoning. In M. B. Wood, M. Civil, & J. A. Eli (Eds.), Proceeding of the 38^th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 299. Tucson, AZ: The University of Arizona.

Venenciano, L., & Zenigami, F. (2016). Incorporating modeling investigations to enhance traditional algebra I materials. In M. B. Wood, M. Civil, & J. A. Eli (Eds.), Proceeding of the 38^th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 127. Tucson, AZ: The University of Arizona.

Venenciano, L., Capen, S., & Zenigami, F. (2016). A modeling approach to college algebra, reforming developmental math. In K. V. Adolphson, & T. Olson (Eds.), Proceedings of the 43^rd annual conference of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, 124–131. Orlando, FL.

Yagi, S. (in press). An Exploration of First Grade Students’ Engagement in Mathematical Processes During Whole Group Discussions. Proceedings of the 38^th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education conference. Tucson, AZ.

Yagi, S. (in press). Examining Mathematical Discourse: What it means to be student-centered. Proceedings of the 43^rd annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Tucson, AZ.

Venenciano, L., Slovin, H., & Zenigami, F. (2015). Learning place value through a measurement context. In X. H. Sun, B. Kaur, & J. Novotna (Eds.), Proceedings of the ICMI Study 23: Primary mathematics study on whole number, 575–582. Macao, China. ISSN: 978-99965-1-066-3. Retrieved from http://www.umac.mo/fed/ICMI23/proceedings.html.

Curriculum Materials

Olson, J., Olson, M., Slovin, H., Venenciano, L., & Zenigami, F. (2015). A modeling approach to algebra, Student Edition, Second Edition. Honolulu, HI: Curriculum Research & Development Group, Marketing and Publishing Services, University of Hawai‘i.

Olson, J., Olson, M., Slovin, H., Venenciano, L., & Zenigami, F. (2015). A modeling approach to algebra, Teacher Edition, Second Edition. Honolulu, HI: Curriculum Research & Development Group, Marketing and Publishing Services, University of Hawai‘i.

Other Selected Unpublished Works

Venenciano, L., Yagi, S., Harrison, G., & Vallin, L. (Prepared on 2016, April) A summary of findings about the professional development for teaching Geometry, A Moving Experience, curriculum from the Geometry Learning Project. 6 pages.

Zenigami, F., Capen, S., & Venenciano, L. (Prepared on 2016, August). A report on the curriculum and professional development for Modeling Our World I from February 2012 – July 2016. 14 pages.

Selected Peer-Reviewed Presentations, International

Capen, S., & Venenciano, L. (2016, November). Curriculum as a navigator: Crossing borders to higher levels of geometric reasoning. Proceeding of the 38^th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Tucson, AZ.

Venenciano, L., & Zenigami, F. (2016, November). Incorporating modeling investigations to enhance traditional Algebra I materials. Poster presented at the 38^th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Tucson, AZ.

Yagi, S. (2016, November). An Exploration of First Grade Students’ Engagement in Mathematical Processes During Whole Group Discussions. Proceeding of the 38^th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education conference. Tucson, AZ.

Yagi, S. (2016, November). Examining Mathematical Discourse: What it means to be student-centered. Proceeding of the 38^th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Tucson, AZ.

Venenciano, L. (2016, July). Using measurement as a vehicle for developing mathematics thinking. Paper presented at the 13^th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Hamburg, Germany.

Yagi, S. (2016, July). An Exploration of First Grade Students’ Engagement in Mathematical Processes During Whole Group Discussions. Poster presented at the 13^th International Congress on Mathematics Education. Hamburg, Germany.

Zenigami, F., & Venenciano, L. (2016, February). Algebra concepts through modeling: Making a curriculum dynamic for students and teachers through TI. Paper presented at the T3 international conference, Orlando, FL.

Venenciano, L., & Slovin, H. (2015, June). Learning place value through a measurement context. Paper presented at the International Commission on Mathematical Instruction Study 23, Primary Mathematics Study on Whole Number. Macao, Macau.

Peer-reviewed Presentations, National

Venenciano, L., Zenigami, F., & Yagi, S. (April, 2017). Problems worth talking about, posing purposeful questions for class discourse. Paper presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual meeting, San Antonio, TX.

Venenciano, L., Yagi, S., & Zenigami, F. (April, 2017). Coaching novice teachers by promoting mathematics curriculum as a thinking tool. Paper presentation at the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics annual conference, San Antonio, TX.

Yagi, S., Zenigami, F., & Venenciano, L. (April, 2017). Developing an Understanding of the Number Line Through Measurement Concepts. Paper Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference, San Antonio, TX.

Zenigami, F., & Venenciano, L. (2016, November). Promoting discourse and collaboration in developmental mathematics. Poster session presented at the American of Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges conference. Denver, CO.

Venenciano, L. (2016, April). Developing empirical thinking, Davydov’s theory in curriculum design. Paper presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual conference. San Francisco, CA.

Venenciano, L., Capen, S., & Zenigami, F. (2016, February). A modeling approach to college algebra, reforming developmental math. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Orlando, FL.

Yagi, S.  (2016, February). Examining the Mathematical Discourse of a First Grade Learning Community.  Paper presented at the annual conference of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Orlando, FL.

Zenigami, F. & Venenciano, L. (2016, February). Blending divergent approaches to learning and teaching algebra—a case study. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Orlando, FL.

Venenciano, L., Manes, M., & Yagi, S. (2016, January). Problem solving to develop teachers’ mathematical practice and raise awareness for teaching practice. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Irvine, CA.

Olson, J., Olson, M., Zenigami, F., & Venenciano, L. (2015, April). Teaching and learning of algebra through models and modeling cycle. Paper presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual meeting & exposition, Boston, MA.

Slovin, H., Zenigami, F., Olson, J., Olson, M., & Venenciano, L. (2015, April). Empowering teachers through ongoing personal self-sustaining professional development. Paper presented at the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics annual conference, Boston, MA.

Venenciano, L., Zenigami, F., Slovin, H., Olson, M., & Olson, J. (2015, April). Perspectives for reasoning quantitatively, longterm effects of a nonnumeric approach. Paper presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics research conference, Boston, MA.

Olson, M., Olson, T., Venenciano, L., & Olson, J. (2015, February). Connecting one’s own solution strategy with teaching mathematics, impressions from prospective teachers. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators, Orlando, FL.

Slovin, H., Zenigami, F., Olson, J., & Venenciano, L. (2015, February). Teachers empowered via personal self-sustaining professional development. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Las Vegas, NV.

Venenciano, L., Olson, J., Olson, M., & Capen, S. (2015, February). Students’ engagement, confidence, and self-efficacy for learning algebra. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Las Vegas, NV.

Peer-reviewed Presentations, Regional, State, and Local

Yagi, S., Venenciano, L., & Zenigami, F. (2016, October). A little professional development about big ideas: The number line. Poster presented at the 2016 Schools of the Future Conference. Honolulu, HI.

Yagi, S. (2016, January). First Grade Students’ Engagement in the Common Core State Standards for Mathematical Practice within a Mathematics Discourse Learning Community. Paper presented at the Hawaiʻi Education Research Association annual conference, Honolulu, HI.

Olson, M., Venenciano, L., Olson, J., Zenigami, F., & Slovin, H. (2015, January). An examination of achievement and affective factors when students who might struggle with algebra are enrolled in an innovative course build on modeling and the modeling cycle to support their learning of algebra. Paper presented at the Hawai‘i Education Research Association annual conference, Honolulu, HI.

Instructional digital materials

Dunn, H. H. (Production director), & Zenigami, F., & Venenciano, L. (Instructional designers). (2015). Akamai ‘Opae: an introduction to measurement [Tablet application]. Available from iTunes.