KAREN S. NORWOOD

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Baltimore, MD 21210

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acgylg@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Ed.D (1988) Mathematics Education- Temple University, Philadelphia, PA

M.Ed. (1979) Mathematics Education-Kutztown University, Kutztown,PA

B.S. (1977) Mathematics/Education- Cedar Crest College, Allentown, PA; certified to teach all subjects K-8 and secondary mathematics

EXPERIENCE IN EDUCATION

2009-present Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

2007-2009 Director of Mathematics Education, Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, Kansas City, MO

1994-2007 Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

1988-1994 Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC

1983-1988 Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia., PA

1983-1983 Mathematics Department Head, Girard College School, Philadelphia., PA

1982-1982 Mathematics Instructor, LaSalle College, Phila.,PA

1980-1980 Mathematics Instructor, Prince George County Comm. College, Largo, MD

1979-1980 High School Mathematics Teacher, Lackey High School, Indian Head, MD

1978-1979 Sixth Grade Teacher, Harmony School, Phillipsburg, NJ

CURRENT RESEARCH IN EDUCATION

The effect on an integrated STEM curriculum on a student's attitude toward the usefulness of mathematics. The effect of a real-world problem-solving course on a student's attitude

towards mathematics

PUBLICATIONS

BOOKS and CHAPTERS

HSP Math: Pre-K-6 series (2009), Orlando: Harcourt School Publishers.

Bell, K. & Norwood, K. (2007). "Gender equity intersects with mathematics and technology: Problem Solving Education for Changing Times." in Gender in the Classroom: Foundations, Skills, Methods, and Strategies Across the Curriculum. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.

Norwood, Karen S. (2002). Intermediate Algebra Through Multiple Representations. Boston: Pearson Publishing.

Norwood, Karen S. (1998). "Using hypermedia and the internet in the teaching of mathematics", in Capacity Building for IT in Education in Developing Countries. London: Chapman & Hall.

Norwood, K. S. (1994). Assessing cooperative learning outcomes in mathematics at the early postsecondary level: Implications for minority students. In Volume 2, Beyond the Dream: Meaning Program Evaluation and Assessment to Achieve Equal Opportunity at Predominantly White Universities. Greenwich, CT: JAI Press Inc.

SELECTED PROCEEDINGS

Norwood, K.S. (2013). "MINDSET: An Alternative 4th Year Mathematics Course". Proceedings of the International Consortium for Research in Mathematics and Science Education (ICRMSE XIII), July 2012 in Granada,Nicaragua.

Norwood, K.S. et al (2012). "Mathematics Instruction using Decision Science and Engineering Tools (MINDSET): A Multi-StepProblem Solving and Modeling Course for High School Students." Proceedings of the 12th International Congress on Mathematics Education, July 9, 2012 in Seoul, Korea.

Norwood, K.S. (2009). "MINDSET: The Mathematics of Decision-Making". Proceedings of the International Consortium for Research in Mathematics and Science Education (ICRMSE XIII), July 2009 in Manzanillo, Mexico.

Norwood, K. S. (2007). "The Inequities of Mathematics Education in the United States." Proceedings of9th International2ConferenceMathematics Education ina Global Community, September 7-12, 2007 in Charlotte, NC, United States.

Norwood, K. & Carter, G. (2006). "Using PDAs to Develop Reflective Mathematics Teachers." Proceedings of the 2006 Society for Informational Technology & Teacher Education. OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education

Norwood, K. (2002). "The effect of a multiple representation-based algebra curriculum on a student's conceptual understanding of functions."Proceedings of the Twenty-Fourth Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

Norwood, K. S. (2001). "Another look at functions through multiple representations." Proceedings of the American Mathematics Association of Two-Year Colleges (AMATYC), November 2001 in Toronto, Canada.

Norwood, K.S. (2001). "More functions through multiple representations." Proceedings of the International Conference of Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (ICTCM), November 2001 in Baltimore, MD.

Norwood, K. S. (2001). "Using multimedia and technology to teach mathematics and science: Research-based professional development materials."Proceedings of the 2001 Society for Informational Technology and Teacher Education Conference. OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

Rowell, D. & Norwood, K. (2000) "Student-generated multiplicative word problems." Proceedings of the Twenty-Second Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

Norwood, Karen S. (2000) "Mathematics education reform in the United States: Curriculum, technology, and the role of textbooks."Proceedings of the 2000 International Symposium on Science Education, June 22-23, 2000, Taipei, Taiwan.

Norwood, Karen S. (2000) "Integrating the teaching of mathematics and science in the middle school using technology."Proceedings of the Graduate Institute of Elementary Science Education, National Hualien Teachers' College, June 24, 2000, in Hualien, Taiwan.

Norwood, K.S. (2000). "The effect of the use of multiple representations on the attitude and achievement of intermediate algebra students." Proceedings of the Twenty-Second Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

Patterson, N., Teachey, A., & Norwood, K.S. (2000). "The effects of anxiety and cooperative learning on intermediate algebra students." Proceedings of the Twentieth Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

Norwood, K. S. (1999). "Using digital cameras, graphing calculators, calculator-based laboratories, and Powerpoint to integrate mathematics and science and create interactive laboratory reports." Proceedings of the Twenty-First Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

Norwood, K.S. & Patterson, N. (1999). "The effects of cooperative learning and technology on the attitude and achievement of intermediate algebra students." Proceedings of the Twenty-First Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the InternationalGroup for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

Blanton, Maria L., Berenson, S.B., and Norwood, K.S. (1999). "Exploring a Pedagogy for Educative Supervision." Proceedings of the Twenty-Third Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

Rowell, D. & Norwood, K. S. (1999). "Student-Generated Multiplicative Word Problems." Proceedings of the Twenty-Third Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

Rowell, D. & Norwood, K. S. (1999) "Multiplicative Reasoning."Proceedings of the Twenty-First Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

Rowell, D. & Norwood, K.(1997) "Children's Representations of Word Problems." Proceedings of the Nineteenth Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Columbus, OH: ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics, and Environmental Education.

Hollar, J. & Norwood, K. (1996) "Function understanding in a graphing-approach curriculum."Proceedings of the Eighth International Congress of Mathematics Education.Instituto de Ciencias de la Educacion de la Universidad de Extremadura: Seville, Spain.

RESEARCH JOURNAL

Patterson, N. and Norwood, K. (2004). "A case study of a novice and an experienced teacher in the implementation of a multiple representations

curriculum." International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 2(1), 5-23.

Blanton, M. L., Berenson, S. B., and Norwood, K. S. (2001). "Exploring a Pedagogy for the Supervision of Prospective Mathematics Teachers."

Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 4, 177-204.

Blanton, M. L. Berenson, S. B., and Norwood, K. S. (2001)."Using Classroom Discourse to Understand a Prospective Teacher's Developing Practice".

Teaching and Teacher Education, 17, 227-242.

Norwood, K. S. (2001). "Using multimedia and technology to teach mathematics and science: Research-based professional development

materials."Proceedings of the 2001 Society for Informational Technology and Teacher Education Conference.

Hollar, J & Norwood, K. (1999). "The effects of a graphing-approach intermediate algebra curriculum on students' understanding of function." Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 30, (3),220-

226.

Norwood, K.S. (1995). "The effect of the use of cooperative learning and problem solving on the mathematics achievement of underprepared college students." PRIMUS, V(3), 229-252.

Norwood, K. S. (1994). "The effect of instructional approach on mathematics anxiety and mathematics achievement." School Science and Mathematics,

94(5), 248-254.

Berenson, S., Carter, G., and Norwood, K. S. (1992). "The at-risk college student in developmental algebra." School Science and Mathematics,

92(2), 55-58.

ARTICLES

Chelst, K., Edwards, T., Young, R., Keene, K., Norwood, K., & Pugalee, D.(2010). When will I ever use this stuff?. Operations research transforms the high school math MINDSET. OR/MS Today, pp42, 45.

Norwood, K. S. & Carter, Glenda. (1994). Journal Writing: An Insight to Student Understanding. Teaching Children Mathematics, 1(3), 146-148.

Randrup, A. W., Curtis, T. L., Macintyre, S., Tent, M. W., Miller, C., MacKay, E., & Norwood, K. S. (1994). Readers Write. Mathematics

Teaching in the Middle School, 1(1), 10-100.

PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS and SERVICE

Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (AMTE) - Achieve Task Force

American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)

Benjamin Banneker Association-President 2005-2007; President-Elect 2004-2005; Treasurer 1994-1998;Publication of Newsletter 1993-1993

Conference Board of the Mathematical Sciences-Past Board Member

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)

Journal of Mathematics and Culture =Editorial Board

Mathematical Association of American (MAA); Liason for North Carolina State University1993-present

National Alliance of Black School Educators (NABSE)

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)-Member of Professional Development Service Committee (PDSC0 2006-2009); Instructional Issues Advisory Committee (IIAC) 1998-2001

North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM)

National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM)-Member of Equity Panel

Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME)

Psychology of Mathematics Education North America (PME-NA)- member of steering committee 1999-2002

Public Broadcast Service- Former Advisory Board for the Mathematics Teacherline Professional Service

Public Broadcast Service (WGBH in Boston, MA)- FormerAdvisory Board for early childhood math initiative

Society of Instructional Technology in Education (SITE)

INVITED PARTICIPATION IN MEETINGS

. Attended the P21 Summit on 21st Century Learning November 2013 in Crystal City, VA.

. Attended the Science & Mathematics Teacher Imperative (SMTI) National Conference New Standards and STEM Education Reforms: Implications for Teacher Preparation June 2012 in Alexandria, VA.

. Attended the Partners in Technology and Teacher Education Initiative (TEI) Workshop, October 2, 2012 in Washington, DC.

. Attended a week long workshop on "How to Run a Math Teachers' Circle" in Palo Alto, CA during June, 2010. At this workshop, participants are immersed in doing mathematics through problem solving with local mathematicians. The participants are then encouraged to start circles in their own region of the country. The mission of the national Math Teachers' Circle (MTC) program, developed at the American Institute of Mathematics (AIM), is to establish the foundation for a culture of problem solving among middle school math teachers in the U.S.

. Finding Common Ground in K-12 Mathematics Education, March 2-5, 2006, at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis.

. The Second Meeting of the National Math Panel, June 28-29, 2006 in Chapel Hill, NC The Fourth Meeting of the National Math Panel, December, 2006 in Washington, DC.

. The Fourth Meeting of the National Math Panel, December 12, 2006 in Washington, DC.

. "Using Technology and Manipulatives in the Teaching of Secondary Mathematics." July 11-28, 1999, at University of Cape Coast, Ghana, Africa.

SELECTED GRANTS AND PROJECTS THAT WERE FUNDED

Co-Principal Investigator

Mathematics Instruction using Decision Science and Engineering Tools[MINDSET]. The goal is to develop a new one year curriculum in mathematics for high school students in mathematically-based decision making tools and assist teachers in using the materials. ($3.1 million 5-year project; 2008-2013) Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Co-Principal Investigator

The MINDSET project is requesting supplement funds to increase funding to UNC-Charlotte so they can provide on-site support to the Charlotte- Mecklenburg School District teachers and to teachers in school districts surrounding the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School District. ($300,000 3-year project 2010-2013) Funded by National Science Foundation (NSF)

Consultant

Promoting Rigorous Outcomes in Mathematics and Science Education (PROM/SE) Parent Outreach Advisory Committee-PROM/SE is a comprehensive research and development effort to improve mathematics and science teaching and learning in grades K-12, based on assessment of students and teachers, improvement of standards and frameworks, Funded by NSF($35,000,000) under Cooperative Agreement No. EHR-0314866 for 5 years, 2003-2008.

Principal Investigator

Abstract: "Using PDAs to Develop Reflective Pre-Service Teachers"

The goal for the College of Education has been to incorporate handheld technologies into the teacher education curriculum so that future teachers can learn to use them effectively when they begin teaching in a diversity of school settings. The project is being implemented in four phases: 1) faculty learn to use handhelds as a personal tool, 2) faculty bring handhelds into class demonstrations and activities, 3) faculty fully integrate handhelds into their curriculum while modeling appropriate uses,

and 4) faculty and students focus on developing 6-9 curriculum utilizing handheld technologies.

Funder: North Carolina State University for $10,000 (2004-2005).

Senior Personnel

Abstract: PT3 (Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology) Grants-

"Middle Data: A North Carolina Consortium to Prepare Future Teachers to Become Middle Grades Technology Leaders"The goals for this project included facilitating standards-driven reform of North Carolina State University's middle-grade teacher preparation program, improved technology and data- driven decision-making skills, improved integration of technology in core curricula, and more exposure to diverse classrooms and master teachers. Funder:National Science Foundation (NSF) for $534,338 (funds in the amount

of $534,338 have been matched by North Carolina State University)2003-2006

Project Director-Lisa Grable.

Co-Principal Investigator

Abstract: "Diversity Initiative"

This project required all preservice teachers to enroll in a multicultural education course which includes a field experience where students were required to present lessons in their discipline from a multicultural perspective. The goal of this project is to help prospective teachers to teach to diverse populations.

Funder:North Carolina State University for $35,000 (2001-2002)

Senior Personnel

Abstract: "MentorNet: A Consortium of NC Institutions of Higher Education, School Systems, and Teachers Partnerships to Prepare Future Teachers to Become Proficient, Critical Users of Instructional Technology" The project prepared teachers to use technology in their classrooms. The project provided preservice middle school mathematics and science teachers with the knowledge about how to use the latest multimedia and technological

equipment to make real-world data collection and computational explorations routine. Through the use of mathematical modeling and scientific inquiry, mathematics and science were taught as an integrated subject. One of my doctoral students collected data to determine whether projects such as this effect teachers' (preservice and in-service) attitudes and beliefs about teaching mathematics, and whether these changes are reflected in a change inthe way in which they teach mathematics.

Funder: U.S. Department of Education for $1,077,533.00 (1999-2002; Project Director-John Park)

Co-Principal Investigator

Abstract:"Developing Lead Math Teachers." Monthly professional development workshops with the K-8 teachers in Person County to model the teaching of mathematical concepts that students find difficult (fractions, multiplicative reasoning, and proportions). These teachers were then responsible for holding professional development meetings with the other math teachers in their buildings/schools.

Funder: Eisenhower Grant for $35,000(1993-1995).

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