BIO
Dr. Sinan Kanbir earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Illinois State University. He teaches preservice teacher courses for elementary, middle school, and secondary school mathematics. His primary research interests encompass the development of students’ and teachers’ algebraic reasoning, the use of AI tools to enhance math learning, and the development of preservice and in-service teachers’ mathematical content knowledge for teaching. Professor Kanbir develops materials for K-12 students, organizes math circles, and contributes local and national contest. His central mission is to teach math with excellence, equity, and enthusiasm.
RECENT PUBLICATIONS
Yılmaz, Z., Galanti, T. M., Naresh, N., & Kanbir, S. (2025). Title of the article in sentence case. School Science and Mathematics, 125(1), Article e18341. https://doi.org/10.1111/ssm.18341
Kanbir, S., & Buber, Z. (2023). Mathematical Fluency Book: Mastering Essential Concepts & Skills Grades 6-8. MathTopia Press.
Kanbir, S., Gonchigdanzan, H., Martin, P., Milkovich, M., Rohm, R., & Wetzel, N. (2022). Central Wisconsin Mathematics League: Problem & Solution Sets. 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
Kanbir, S., Sanchez, G., Schleis, E., Rottscheit, J., & Kumar, A. (2022). Transition to Algebra Project. Session presented at the 54th Annual Conference of the Wisconsin Mathematics Council, Green Lake, WI, May 4–6.
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.
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.