Research Presentations
2009
Kamau, N., Papakonstantinou, A., Parr, R., Sack, J., Ward, R., & White, C. (2009). Supporting PreK-12 Mathematics in HISD: 1987-Present. 2009 Houston Independent School District State of the Schools, Houston, TX (February).
Papakonstantinou, A., Sack, J., & Parr, R. (2009). Development of Texas Master Mathematics Teachers Through the Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute. 2009 National Science Foundation Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Learning Network Conference, Washington DC (January).
2008
Kamau, N., Roberts, M., & Sack, J. (2008). Developing and Supporting High School Mathematics Lead Teachers: Insights into a University/School District Leadership Collaboration. 2008 Annual National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Conference, Salt Lake City, UT (April).
Kamau, N., & Sack, J. (2008). The Impact of the Lead-Teacher Professional Learning Community. 2008 National Science Foundation Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Learning Network Conference, Washington DC (January).
Sack, J. J., & Vazquez, I. (2008). Three-dimensional visualization: Children’s non-conventional verbal representations. Joint Meeting of PME 32 and PME-NA XXX, Morelia, Mexico (July).
2007
Papakonstantinou, A., Polking, J., Parr, R., & Sack, J. (2007). Bringing Together Professor, Graduate Student, and Teacher via Challenging Mathematics Curricula. 2007 Math and Science Partnership (MSP) Learning Network Conference, Washington DC (January).
Sack, J., McCoy, A. (2007). Strengthening Mathematics Teachers' Pedagogical Content Knowledge through Collaborative Investigations in Combinatorics (and supporting paper). Annual Meeting of PME-NA, the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Lake Tahoe, Nevada (October).
2006
Grant, C., & Parr, R. (2006). The 2004-2005 Pershing/Rice University Math Partnership: PUMPing Up Math Achievement. Research Presession of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, St. Louis, MO (April).
Luke, K., & Sack, J. (2006). The Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute. Texas Association of Supervisors of Mathematics Fall Meeting, Austin, TX (September).
Papakonstantinou, A., & Parr, R. (2006). Assessing the Understanding of Solutions of Equations and Systems: Results from the NSF Rice Mathematics Leadership Institute. Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Houston, TX (July).
Papakonstantinou, A., & Sack, J. (2006). Leadership Development: Rice University/School District Collaboration. Rice University Center for Excellence and Equity in Education Conference for Educators from the United Kingdom (April).
Raley, A. (2006). Help Seeking Behavior and Goal Orientation in Teacher Training. Rice University Industrial/Organizational Psychology Research Seminar, Houston, TX (September).
Sack, J. (2006). A Framework for Geometry K-12. Teacher Quality Grant Program Meeting for Grant Awardees, Austin, TX (March).
Sack, J. (2006). Instructional Coaching: Lessons Learned across the Nation. Texas Association of Supervisors of Mathematics Fall Meeting, Austin, TX (September).
Sack, J. (2006). The Rice University Mathematics Leadership Institute. MLI Administrator-Lead Teacher Joint Meeting, Houston, TX (January).
Singletary, S. (2006). Rice University School Mathematics Project: An Opportunity for Research. Rice University Industrial/Organizational Psychology Research Seminar, Houston, TX (February).
2005
Cruz, P., Turner, S., Minsky, J., Singletary, S., Rodriguez, J., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2005). Building Confidence in the Classroom: The Role of the Master Teacher. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada (April).
Papakonstantinou, A., & Parr, R. (2005). Linear Equations and Systems: Assessing Student and Teacher Understanding: Results from the NSF Rice Mathematics Leadership Institute. Charles A. Dana Center's Annual Mathematics and Science Higher Education Conference, Austin, TX (November).
Papakonstantinou, A., Parr, R., & Sack, J. (2005). Effective University/School District Collaboration: The Rice University School Mathematics Project. Seamless Transitions State Conference, Austin, TX (March).
Sack, J. (2005). The Rice University NSF Mathematics Leadership Institute. Houston ISD Senior High School Principals Meeting, Houston, TX (February).
2004
Papakonstantinou, A. (2004). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. Rice University Wiess School of Natural Sciences Faculty K-12 Resource Committee Meeting (February).
Turner, S., Cruz, P., & Papakonstantinou, A. (2004). The Impact of a Professional Development Program on Teachers' Self-Efficacy. Research Presession of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA (April).
2003
Papakonstantinou, A., Parr, R., Rohr, M., & Senior, S. (2003). University/School District Collaboration for Change: Houston's Project CLEAR Algebra I. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX (April).
Papakonstantinou, A., Parr, R., & Eaves, E. (2003). The Rice University School Mathematics Project's Urban Program in the Houston Independent School District's North District. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX (April).
Papakonstantinou, A. (2003). Information for Planning a Successful Professional Development Program for Teachers. Rice University Human Resources Forum (May).
2002
Cruz, P. (2002). The Rice University School Mathematics Project: Past Impact and Future Research. Presentation given at the Rice University Industrial/Organizational Psychology Research Seminar (November).
Papakonstantinou, A. (2002). Building Mathematics Leaders in PreK-12 Education. Rice University Center for Excellence and Equity in Education Conference for educators from the United Kingdom (October).
2001
Papakonstantinou, A. (2001). Measuring the Impact of a Professional Development Program. Paper presented at the National Science Foundation Southwest Regional Conference, San Antonio, Texas (December).
Papakonstantinou, A. (2001). Building Professional Learning Communities. Paper presented at the National Science Foundation Southwest Regional Conference, San Antonio, Texas (December).
Papakonstantinou, A. (2001). University/ School District Collaboration for Change. Houston Independent School District and Annenberg Challenge Conference for the University of Toledo (November).
Schweingruber, H. (2001). The Impact of Transition to High School on Motivation in Mathematics among Urban Minority High School Students. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Seattle, WA (April).
2000
Eaves, E. (2000). Progress Report and Next Steps: North District - Houston Independent School District. Conference for Diversity, Equity, and Standards: An Urban Agenda in Mathematics Education, New York University, New York, NY (July).
Papakonstantinou, A. (2000). Planning Instruction Using the RUSMP Learning Plan: A Sample. Expanding Your Horizons.
Papakonstantinou, A. (2000). Equity Initiatives for Science and Mathematics: Equitable Classroom Practices Institute.
Papakonstantinou, A., & Herbert, E. (2000). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (July).
Papakonstantinou, A., Schweingruber, H., & Parr, R. (2000). Features of a High-Quality Professional Development Program. Eisenhower Technical and Financial Assistance Meeting - Special Session for New 2000-2001 Project Directors, Austin, TX (December).
Schweingruber, H., & Nease, A. (2000). Teachers' Reasons for Participating in Professional Development Programs: Do They Impact Program Outcomes? Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA (April).
Schweingruber, H., Papakonstantinou, A., Herbert, E., Rohr, M., & Senior, S. (2000). University/School District Collaboration for Change: Houston's Algebra Initiative. Texas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development Annual Conference, Houston, TX (October).
1999
Schweingruber, H. (1999). Learning Mathematics: Perspectives from Developmental Psychology. Rice University School Mathematics Project Fall Workshop, Houston, TX (October).
Schweingruber, H., Papakonstantinou, A., Herbert, E., & Rohr, M. (1999). University/School District Collaboration for Change: Houston's Algebra Initiative. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics annual meeting, San Francisco, CA (April).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1999). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. Lamplighter Schools Providers' Forum, Houston, TX (May & June).
Papakonstantinou, A., & Schweingruber, H. (1999). Project Evaluation: The Rice University School Mathematics Project. Eisenhower Technical and Financial Assistance Meeting - Special session for new 1999-2000 project directors, Austin, TX (August).
1998
Papakonstantinou, A. (1998). Professional Growth Opportunities for Grades 7-12 Mathematics Teachers: An Urban Perspective. Moving On Mathematically in Ohio Conference, Athens, OH (March).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1998). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. Channel 13 video spot (June).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1998). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. HISD Schools of Excellence Convention (August).
1997
Papakonstantinou, A. (1997). Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers of Mathematics. Rice University Mathematical and Computational Sciences Awareness Workshop (June).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1997). The Rice University School Mathematics Project: K-12 Activity in the Computational and Mathematical Sciences, Rice University Center for Research on Parallel Computation (July).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1997). Pre-College Mathematics Via Interactive Teledistance: Rice University and K-12 Schools. International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Chicago, IL (November).
1996
Papakonstantinou, A. (1996). The Rice University School Mathematics Project: A University-Based Mathematics Teacher Enhancement Project. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference, San Diego, CA (April).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1996). The Rice University School Mathematics Project: A University-Based Mathematics Teacher Enhancement Project. Institute for Advanced Study/Park City Mathematics Institute, Princeton, NJ (July).
1995
Papakonstantinou, A. (1995). The Rice University School Mathematics Project: A University-Based Mathematics Teacher Enhancement Project. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference in Boston, MA (April).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1995). The Rice University School Mathematics Project: A University-Based Mathematics Teacher Enhancement Project. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference in Boston, MA (April).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1995). The Rice University School Mathematics Project: A University-Based Mathematics Teacher Enhancement Project. Coalition of Essential Schools: Texas/Greater Houston Area Spring Conference, Houston, TX (April).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1995). The Rice University School Mathematics Project: A University-Based Mathematics Teacher Enhancement Project. Schools of Excellence Convention, Houston, TX (December).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1995). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. HISD Perspectives (video spot: July).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1995). Mathematics for the 21st Century: University Perspective. Deer Park Excellence in Education Conference (October).
1994
Papakonstantinou, A. (1994). A University-Based Mathematics Teacher Enhancement Program: Its History, Evolution, and Impact, Southwest Educational Research Association (January).
Papakonstantinou, A., & Tharp, B. (1994). Mathematics/Science Leadership Program: A Houston Collaborative for Alternative Certification Teachers. Proceedings from the 4th National Conference on Alternative Certification, Washington, DC.
Papakonstantinou, A. (1994). A University-Based Mathematics Teacher Enhancement Program: Its History, Evolution, and Impact. Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, TX (January).
1993
Papakonstantinou, A. (1993). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. K-12 Activity in the Computational and Mathematical Sciences, Rice University Center for Research on Parallel Computation (July).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1993). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. Alliance of Schools retreat sponsored by The Metropolitan Organization (August).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1993). Does a Summer Mathematics Project Really Affect Student Achievement and TAAS Scores? Lamar University Summer 1994 Mathematics Institute Planning Conference, Orange, TX (October).
Papakonstantinou, A. (1993). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. Rice Engineering Alumni (October).
1992
Papakonstantinou, A. (1992). The Rice University School Mathematics Project: University/School Partnership. HISD Schools of Excellence Convention.
Wells R.O., & Lanius, C. (1992). The Rice University School Mathematics Project. Poster presented at the Seventh International Congress on Mathematics Education, Quebec, Canada.