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Educational Background
Scholarly Interests
Bio Sketch
Colloquium on Research in Mathematics and Science Education Website: http://gse.uml.edu/colloquium
Honors and Awards
2008 UMASS President's Public Service Award for outstanding service to the University and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. http://www.umasspresidentsreport.com/2008f_service_to_the_commonwealth.html
Faculty Teaching Award, presented by the Graduate School of Education faculty in recognition of outstanding teaching (1998, 2004).
Circles of Distinction. Outstanding Faculty Member nomination (2001)
Dean’ and Chair’s Merit Award for Professional Development
Exemplary Teaching Award, presented by the Graduate Student Organization of the Graduate School of Education in recognition of outstanding teaching in both the Masters and Doctoral programs (1998).
Special Merit Award by the Board of Editors of the International Journal EDUCATION, Project Innovation Association for the monograph "Need for Lesson Analysis in Effective Lesson Planning" (1998).
Award Title of "Distinguished Teacher" of Russian Federation, Ministry of Education, Russia. Highest National Teaching Award including title and monetary support.
Honorable Rank of "Expert in Education Methods" by the Ministry of Education, Russia. A Competitive Merit Award for Career Work in Development and Research in Education.
The First Rank Diploma and Prize for the research presented at the 8th National Educational Meeting. Tashkent, Kazackstan, USSR.
Medal of Excellence in People’s Education, Ministry of Education, Russia. A Competitive Award for Work in the Professional Development Institute.
Award from the USSR Ministry of Education. A Competitive Certificate awarded for Excellence in Teaching.
Grants awarded (selected):
Principal Investigator and Director:
Co-Principal Investigator
Exchanging Careers-Enhancing Learning (EXCEL), sponsored by the NSF, Noyce Foundation. $398,000
Co-Director
Developing High School Student Number Sense. Submitted with the Lowell Public Schools, Lowell High School and Lowell Title I program to the Massachusetts Department of Education. Total $90,000
Editorial and Scholarly Work
National Advisory Board of the William Sadlier-Oxford Publisher. http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/math/mc_advisory.cfm?grade=7&sp=family&bio=panasuk
Editor, Colloquium Journal on Research in Mathematics and Science Education, Graduate School of Education, UMass Lowell.
Guest Editor.Education, International Journal. Project Innovation Association.
PUBLICATIONS (PEER REVIEW)
Panasuk, R. & Beyranevand. M. 2011. Middle school algebra students’ preferred
representations when solving problems. The Mathematics Educator, International Journal, 13(1).
Panasuk, R. 2011.Taxonomy for assessing conceptual understanding in algebra Using multiple representations, College Student Journal, 47(2).
Panasuk, R. & Beyranevand, M. (2010, Oct.). Algebra students' ability to recognize multiple representations and achievement. International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning. http://www.cimt.plymouth.ac.uk/journal/panasuk.pdf
Panasuk, R. 2010. Three-phase ranking framework for assessing conceptual understanding in algebra using multiple representations. EDUCATION, International Journal, 131 (4).
Panasuk, R. 2009. Mathematical Misconceptions: Diagnosis and Treatment. delta-K Mathematics Journal. Canada, 46(2), 8-13.
Panasuk, R. 2006. Order of Operations: Connecting to real life and algebra. Illinois Mathematics Teacher (CIMT), 57(1), 32-38.
Panasuk, R. & Todd, J. 2005. Effectiveness of Lesson Planning: Factor Analysis. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 32(3), 215-233.
Panasuk. R. & Ginsberg, E. 2005. Student Use of a Solution Manual: Beneficial or Detrimental. Electronic Journal of Research in Science Education.
Panasuk. R. 2004.Concept and task analysis: Another look at planning instruction. delta-K Mathematics Journal, Canada.43(1), 27-37,
Panasuk. R. 2004. Developing mental mathematics habits of mind. Connector: California Journal of Mathematics (CCMT), 29(3).
Panasuk, R. 2002. Connected Mental Mathematics: Systematic Planning. Illinois Mathematics Teacher Journal. Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, 53 (4), 3-9.
Panasuk, R. & Cutler, J. 2002. Mental Mathematics Activities that Promote Student Number Sense. Mathematical Connector. California Mathematics Teacher Journal. California Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 27(2) & 27(3), 38-42.
Panasuk, R., Stone, W. & Todd, J. 2002. Creating Conditions for Meaningful Mathematics Teaching. EDUCATION, 122(4), 808-826.
Panasuk, R. & Stone, W. 2002. Planning is a Basic Requirement for Successful Teaching. delta-K Mathematics Journal. Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, Canada, 40(1), 10-17.
Panasuk, R. & Cutler, J. 2001Promoting Number Sense. Mathematics Educational Leadership Journal (NCSM), 42(2), 1-10.
Panasuk, R. & Greenleaf, Y. 2001. Using ROOTine Problem for Group Work in School Geometry. delta-K Mathematics Journal, 38(1), 23-27. Canada. Reprinted with permission from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
Panasuk, R. 1999. Problem Solving: Developing Broad-Based Mathematical Power. Mathematics Magazine. PCTM (Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics), 22-26.
Panasuk. M. R. &. Sullivan, M. M. 1999Mathematical Connections. Illinois Mathematics Teacher Journal, 50 (2), 9-14.
Sullivan, M. M. & Panasuk. M. R. 1999. From Puzzle to Proof. Mathematical Connector, 47 (3), 5-9. California Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Panasuk, R. & LeBaron, J. 1999. Student Feedback: A Tool for Improving Instruction. EDUCATION, 120 (2), 356-368.
Spadano, J. & Panasuk, R. 1999. Advancing Problem Solving Behavior. Mathematics Education Leadership. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM), 1-21.
Panasuk, R. & Sullivan, M. 1998.Need for Lesson Analysis in Effective Lesson Planning. EDUCATION, International Journal. 118(3), 330-345. Special Merit Award by the Board of Editors.
Panasuk, R. & Sullivan, M. 1998. Powerful Connections. Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School. 5(1), 46-52.National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
Panasuk, R., Sullivan, M. & Cutler, J. 1998. Preservice Program: Professional
Reformation. The Professional Educator, XX(2), pp. 21-30.
Ginsberg, E. & Panasuk, R. 199. 8Follow-up of the Survey of Physics Students’ Attitudes on Access to Problem Solutions. Electronic Journal of Science Education, 2(4), pp. 1-9. hh://unr.edu/homepage/jcannon/ejse/ejsev2n2.html
Ginsberg, E. & Panasuk, R. 1998. Survey of Physics Students’ Attitudes on Access to Problem Solutions. Electronic Journal of Science Education, 2(3), pp. 1-8.hh://unr.edu/homepage/jcannon/ejse/ejsev2n2.html
Panasuk, R., Cutler, J. & Sullivan, M. 1998. Enhancing the Field Experience Component in a Mathematics Teacher Preparation Program. Mathematics Education Leadership, 1(4), pp. 16-23. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM).
Panasuk, R. & Greenleaf, Y. 1998. Using ROOTine Problem for Group Work in School Geometry. The Mathematics Teacher, 91(9), pp. 794-799. (NCTM).
Panasuk, R. & Spadano, J. 1998. When Homework Is a Means to Advance Secondary Mathematics Students' Understanding and Responsibility. New England Mathematics Journal, XXXI(1), pp. 35-41.
Pierson, D. & Panasuk, R. 1998. A Model of a Preservice Teacher Preparation Program. EDUCATION, International Journal, 118, pp. 327-330.
Ginsberg, E., Panasuk, R. & George, S. 1997. Survey of Physics Instructor Attitudes on Students’ Access to Problem Solutions. Electronic Journal of Science Education, 2(2), December, pp. 1-16.
Panasuk, R. 1997. Problems and Solutions. The College Mathematical Journal, 28(1), p.72. Mathematical Association of America (MAA).
Sullivan, M. & Panasuk, R. 1997. Fibonacci Numbers and an Area Problem: Connecting Geometry and Algebra in the Mathematics Classroom. School Science and Mathematics, 97(3), pp. 132-138. School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA).
Panasuk, R. & Sullivan, M. 1997. Exploring a Fibonacci Puzzle. New England Mathematics Journal, XXX(2), pp. 18-26. Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England (ATMNE).
Panasuk, R. & Rasmussen, S. 1996. Assessment to Enhance Teaching and Learning Effectiveness. New England Mathematical Journal, XXIX (1), pp. 20-29. Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England (ATMNE).
Rasmussen, S. & Panasuk, R. 1995. Reasoning About a Pie Chart. Mathematics Curriculum Content. Massachusetts Department of Education, pp. 72-73.
OTHER REFERRED PUBLICATIONS:
Panasuk, R. 1989. Cooperative Group Work in Mathematics Classroom. 1989
Panasuk, R., Simonova, T. & Chistyakova, T. 1989. Social-Pedagogical Issues of Professional Development of Novice Teachers
Panasuk, R. 1987. Observation and Analysis of Lesson
Panasuk, R. 1987. Teaching Gifted High School Students
Panasuk, R. 1986. Organization of a Summer School for Gifted High School Students
Panasuk, R. 1985. Instructional Psychology: Seminars on Student Self-Education
Panasuk, R. 1984. The Use of Derivative for Solving Physics Problems
Panasuk, R. 1983. Designing Mathematical Problems by Students to Facilitate Student Creativity
Panasuk, R. 1983. The Concept of Derivative in Physics Science
Panasuk, R. 1982. Pedagogical Analysis of Students' Self-Education and Self- Development
RESEARCH:
Research instruments
Research in Progress
Completed Research
(published)
Four Stages of Lesson Planning (FSLP) strategy/ the empirical results that provide the insight into the elements of lesson planning. Development of the conceptual framework that guided the development of the Lesson Plan Evaluation Rubric (LPER) instrument. Validation of the research instruments: Lesson Plan Evaluation Rubrics (LPER) and Lesson Observation Guide (LOG).
Analysis of the Development of Elementary and Middle School Students’ Number Sense Through Systematic Mental Mathematics Activities.
Improving Teacher Quality (ITQ): Mathematics Teacher Preparation.
Analysis of the data (in collaboration with Dr. Cutler, Framingham State College) collected from the Planning Effective Teaching (PET) project sponsored by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.
Validation of the Diagnostic Tests (Panasuk & Cutler, 1999) for Assesssing 1-8 Students’ Number Sense and Critical Thinking
Analysis of the Middle School Teachers’ Implementation of the FOUR STAGES OF LESSON PLANNING strategy (Panasuk, 1999).
Analysis of the Influence of Quality Written Lesson Plan on Middle School Mathematics Teacher Instruction and Students' Response to the Instruction.
Analysis of the Development of Elementary and Middle School Students’ Number SenseThrough Systematic Mental Mathematics Activities.
Relationship Between Teacher Planning and the Teacher's Subsequent Actions in the Classroom. Sponsored by the BHE.
Analysis of Physics Instructors and Students Attitudes on Student’s Access to Problem Solutions. Longitudinal study (in collaboration with Dr. Ginsberg, UMass Boston).
Student Feedback: A Tool for Improving Instruction. Longitudinal study (in collaboration with Dr. LeBaron, UMass Lowell).
Influence of Middle School Mathematics Teacher Professional Development on Student Attitude Toward Mathematics and Performance. Sponsored by the MDOE.
The Nature and Extent of Changes in the Beliefs and Knowledge about Mathematics, Mathematics Learning and Teaching among Preservice Teachers: Inclusion of Lesson Observation and Analysis in Preservice Teacher Preparation.
Assessing Mathematics Performance in Impoverished Multicultural Inner City Elementary Middle School.
Development of Students' Reasoning and Analytical Skills During Cooperative Work in Mathematics Lessons.
The Analysis of a Collaborative Dialogue Within Small Group Interaction.
Analysis of Strategies for Problem Solving and Searching Knowledge Structures. Mathematics Curriculum Design: A van Hiele's Perspectives on Geometric Thinking.