BIO
Sinan Kanbir received his Ph.D. from Illinois State University in mathematics education. He received a master’s degree in computer and educational technology and a bachelor’s degree in mathematics education. Prior to his appointment at UW-Stevens Point, he spent several years teaching mathematics in middle school, high school, and higher education settings.
At UWSP, he teaches elementary, middle school, and secondary school mathematics preservice teacher courses and service courses. His main research interests include the development of students’ and teachers’ algebraic reasoning, particularly in the elementary and middle grades, and the development of preservice and in-service teachers’ mathematical content knowledge for teaching. His primary mission is to teach math with excellence, equity, and enthusiasm.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Kanbir, S. (2022) Out-of-the-Box Algebra. Non-traditional Algebra -Beyond Algebra 1 and 2. WI, USA: MathTopia Press.
Kanbir, S. , Tetikoglu S.F., (2020). GeoTopia Volume 1: Learning Geometry Through Proofs and Challenging Problems. WI, USA: MathTopia Press.
Kanbir, S., Clements, K., Ellerton, N. (2019). Using Design Research and History to Tackle a Fundamental Problem with School Algebra. Dordrecht, the Netherlands: Springer.
Kanbir, S. Gogoel, K., Clements, K., & Ellerton, N. (2018). Title: Order of operation the importance of fostering holistic thinking. Vinculum.
Ellerton, N. F., Kanbir, S., & Clements, M. A. (2017). “Historical Perspectives on the Purposes of School Algebra.” In A. Downton, S. Livy & J. Hall (Eds.), 40 years on: We are still learning: Proceedings of the 40th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (pp. 221 -228). Melbourne, Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
Kanbir, S. (2016). “Major Curriculum Reforms and Controversies in the United States, Introduction and Curriculum Theory.” International Journal of Educational Studies in Mathematics, 3(1), 1-8.
PRESENTATIONS
Bahar, Bahar K., Kanbir, S. (2019). Tapping mathematical creativity through problem-solving: Problem-Matrix Framework for teaching for creativity in the math classroom. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Mathematica Giftedness and Creativity (MCG). Hamburg, Germany: The International Group for Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness.
Sahin, N. & Kanbir, S (2018). Prospective Teachers’ Development of Numerical Reasoning. Proceedings of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning Conference Baton Rouge, LA.
Ellerton, N. F., Kanbir, S., & Clements, M. A. (2017). “Historical Perspectives on the Purposes of School Algebra.” In A. Downton, S. Livy & J. Hall (Eds.), 40 years on: We are still learning: Proceedings of the 40th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (pp. 221–228). Melbourne, Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
Kanbir, S. (2016). “Three different approaches to middle-school algebra: Results of a pilot study.” Paper presented at the 2016 Research Conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, held in San Francisco, CA.