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Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University, Mathematics Education, United States

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Research On Graphing Calculators at the Secondary Level: Implications for Mathematics Teacher Education
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education(CITE)5:1, 2005

Signe Kastberg, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, United States; Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University, United States

This article focuses on three key factors that a survey of literature indicated impact the teaching and learning of mathematics with graphing calculators: access to graphing calculators, the place of graphing calculators in the mathematics...

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Teachers' statistical problem solving with dynamic technology: Research results across multiple institutions
Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education(CITE)12:3, September 2012

Hollylynne Lee, North Carolina State University, United States; Gladis Kersaint, University of South Florida, United States; Suzanne Harper, Miami University, United States; Shannon Driskell, University of Dayton, United States; Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University, United States

This study examined a random stratified sample (n = 62) of prospective teachers' work across eight institutions on three tasks that utilized dynamic statistical software. The authors considered how teachers utilized their statistical knowledge and...

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The Development of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge in “Technology, Pedagogy and Mathematics” Courses in the U.S.
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2008:1

Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University, United States

Primary, secondary and minor components of Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPCK), derived from the literature, are described. An analysis of the course objectives of 28 Teaching, Pedagogy and Mathematics (TPM) courses was conducted in...

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An Analysis of the Influence on Students’ Mathematics Skills Participating in the Bootstrap Programming Course
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education(ELEARN)2011:1

Geoff Wright & Robert Lee, Brigham Young University, College of Engineering, United States; Peter Rich, Brigham Young University, Instructional Psychology and Technology, United States; Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University, Mathematics Education, United States

Programming instruction and curriculum has the potential to positively influence student mathematic understanding and ability (NCTM, 2008, p. 52). This study outlines an innovative programming software and course, Bootstrap, and analyzes its...

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Prospective Teachers' Statistical Problem Solving with Dynamic Technology:
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2012:1

Hollylynne S. Lee, North Carolina State University, United States; Gladis Kersaint, University of South Florida, United States; Suzanne R. Harper, Miami University, United States; Shannon O. S. Driskell, University of Dayton, United States; Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University, United States

This paper received the National Technology Leadership Initiative award for Best Research Paper at the 2012 conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. The study examined a random stratified sample (n=62) of prospective teachers'...

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Convergent Cognition: Improving Mathematical Self-Efficacy and Understanding by Teaching Programming
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2009:1

Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University, College of Engineering, United States; Peter Rich, Brigham Young University, Instructional Psychology and Engineering, United States; Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University, Mathematics Education, United States

Mathematics is a core element of a student’s education. The Cold-War era “space race” pushed engineering awareness, mathematical, and scientific ability to the fore of our educational system. And yet, the United States exited the 20th century in a...

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Teaching Programming to Junior High and High School Students to Improve Mathematical Ability and Self-Efficacy
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education(ELEARN)2009:1

Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University, College of Engineering, United States; Peter Rich, Brigham Young University, College of Education, United States; Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University, College of Mathematics, United States

As a result of low scores on recent international assessments, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) legislation and other globalization and economic factors, many schools are eliminating or reducing elective type courses. The rationale is that replacing...

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Lateral Transfer: Using Programming to Improve Student Mathematical Comprehension and Ability
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2010:1

Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University, College of Engineering, United States; Peter Rich, Brigham Young University, Instructional Psychology and Technology, United States; Keith Leatham, brigham Young University, Mathematics Education, United States

In an attempt to address shortcomings revealed in international assessments and lamented in legislation, many schools are reducing or eliminating elective courses, applying the rationale that replacing "non-essential" subjects with core subjects,...

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NTLI Fellows: Technology in Science, Mathematics, and Social Studies Teacher Education! Part 2
Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference(SITE)2012:1

Hollylynne Lee, North Carolina State University, United States; Keith Leatham, Brigham Young University, United States; Timothy Young, Bruce Farnsworth, Cindy Grabe & Mark Guy, University of North Dakota, United States; Tina L. Heafner, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, United States

Since fall 2000, SITE has been collaborating with teacher education associations representing the content areas of mathematics, science, social studies , and English language arts education through the National Technology Leadership Initiative (NTLI)...

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How Programming Fits with Technology Education Curriculum
Technology and Engineering Teacher (ISSN-2158-0502) 71:7

Geoffrey A. Wright, Peter Rich & Keith R. Leatham

Programming is a fundamental component of modern society. Programming and its applications influence much of how people work and interact. Because of people's reliance on programming in one or many of its applications, there is a need to teach...

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