Rick Mitchell

Professor

Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of Wyoming

M.S., Mathematics, Illinois State University

B.S., Mathematics, Illinois State University

Curriculum Vitae (PDF)


Research Interests

Technology in education, misconceptions in mathematics, mathematics education.


Selected Publications

  • Using the Calculator-Based Ranger (CBR) Materials in the Middle School Classroom. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 78th Annual Meeting. Chicago, IL April 2000.

  • Using the Calculator-Based Laboratory (CBL) Materials in the Algebra Classroom. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 77th Annual Meeting. San Francisco, CA. April 1999

  • The Golden Ratio: An Ideal Core Curriculum Topic. NCTM Regional conference. Denver, CO. February 1998.

  • Pentominoes: An Exploration with Squares. NCTM Regional Conference. Milwaukee, WI. October 1997.

  • The Golden Section: What is the “Best" Looking Rectangle? NCTM Regional Conference. Salt Lake City, UT. February, 1997.

  • The IBM Mathematics Exploration Toolkit with Applications from the Secondary School. NCTM Regional Conference. Des Moines, Iowa. January 1992.

Honors and Awards

2000 UWSP Extension – For “Going the Extra Mile” supporting UWSP Extension Programming.
2000 University of Wisconsin System PK-16 Initiative: CBL Materials in the Algebra Classroom. Funding for the second year of the project.
1999 University of Wisconsin System PK-16 Initiative: CBL Materials in the Algebra Classroom. The project focused on using the Calculator-Based Laboratory (CBL) materials in the algebra classroom. The inservice training in this project was delivered via the Internet.
1999 College of Letters and Science IT grant. The grant purchased additional CBL/CBR materials to be checked-out to preservice teachers during the field experiences.


Professional Affiliations

  • National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
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