Educational Background
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.
21st Century Award for Achievement, granted by the International Biographical Center (IBC), Cambridge, England, in recognition of outstanding contribution. Presented in the Outstanding Scholars of the 21st Century.
Faculty Teaching Award, presented by the Graduate School of Education faculty in recognition of outstanding teaching (2004).
Circles of Distinction. Outstanding Faculty Member nomination (2001)
Dean’ and Chair’s Merit Award for Professional Development
Faculty Teaching Award, presented by the Graduate School of Education faculty in recognition of outstanding teaching (1998).
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.
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"
1975-1989.
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):
Principal Investigator:
2008-10
P-I. Enhancing Math Collaboration (EMC3): School-University Initiative for Professional Development, sponsored by the sate BHE 255,000
2003-04
Improving Middle School Students’ Mathematics Achievement through Planning Effective Teaching (PET), sponsored by the state Board of Higher Education. $49,000
2001-02
Seed Grant. Exploring Block scheduling. UML. $ 2000
Middle School Mathematics Initiative (MSMI): Training Massachusetts Mathematics Specialists. Sponsored by PALMS and MDOE. $64,480
Collaborative Investigations, year III: Improving Elementary and Middle School Students’ Mathematics Performance. Title II Eisenhower Professional Development Program. $43,000
2000-01
Middle School Mathematics Initiative (MSMI): Training Massachusetts Mathematics Specialists. Sponsored by PALMS and MDOE. $101,920
Collaborative Investigations, year II: Development Elementary and Middle School Student Number Sense. Title II Eisenhower Professional Development Program. $37,000
1999-00
Collaborative Investigations: Improving Student’s Number Sense through Systematic Mental Math Activities. Eisenhower Professional Development Program and Goals 2000. MDOE. $25,000
Fifth Annual Colloquium. Teaching, Learning and Research Council, Collaborative Research Task Force. $2,000
Teaching and Learning Seed Grant, Faculty Teaching Center, UML. $2,000
1998-99
Powerful Connections: A Professional Development Collaborative for Lowell School Mathematics Teachers. Eisenhower Professional Development Program and Goals 2000. MDOE. $20,000
Improving Mathematics and Science Teacher Preparation Program.. The Research Foundation In-House Grant Program UML. $2,500
Implementation of Data-Driven Analysis and Reform, with Emphasis on Graduate Employment Patterns and Teaching Experiences. Massachusetts Department of Education (MDOE). $5,000
Professional Development: Lowell Middle School Mathematics Teachers. Eisenhower Professional Development Program. MDOE. $5,000
1998-99
To support the Third Annual Colloquium on Research in Mathematics and Science Education and publish the journal, v. II. J. Healey Endowment Grant Program. UML. $2,000
1996-97
Mathematics Teacher Professional Development Collaborative for Lowell Public Schools. Eisenhower Professional Development Program. Massachusetts Department of Education. $41,844
1995-96
To support the Second Annual Colloquium on Research in Mathematics and Science Education and publish the Journal, v. I. J. Healey Endowment Grant Program. UML $2,000
Co-Principal Investigator
2003-06
Exchanging Careers-Enhancing Learning (EXCEL), sponsored by the NSF, Noyce Foundation. $398,000
Editorial and Scholarly Work
Member, National Advisory Board of the William Sadlier-Oxford Publisher. Consulting, reviewing and writing in Progress in Mathematics series for K-6.
Editor, Colloquium Journal on Research in Mathematics and Science Education, Graduate School of Education, UML.
Guest Editor.Education, International Journal. 1998 Project Innovation Association.
Papers
2007 Technology for future advancement in mathematics education.
In collaboration with Dr. Peterburgsky, Suffolk University.
At the 19th Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Boston, MA.
2007 Emotions and learning mathematics with educational technology aids.
In collaboration with Dr. Peterburgsky, Suffolk University.
At the 19th Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Boston, MA.
2006 Panasuk, R. Order of Operations: Connecting to real life and algebra. Illinois Mathematics Teacher (CIMT), 57(1), 32-38.
2005 Panasuk, R. & J. Todd. Effectiveness of Lesson Planning: Factor Analysis. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 32(3), 215-233.
2005 Panasuk. R. & E. Ginsberg. Student Use of a Solution Manual: Beneficial or Detrimental. Electronic Journal of Research in Science Education.
2004 Panasuk. R. Concept and task analysis: Another look at planning instruction. delta-K Mathematics Journal, 43(1), 27-37, Alberta, Canada.
2004 Panasuk. R. Developing mental mathematics habits of mind. Connector: California Journal of Mathematics (CCMT).
Publications (refereed)
Monographs
Panasuk, R., "Pedagogical Issues of Professional Development of Novice Teachers" (SRIAE).
Panasuk, R. "Observation and Analysis of Lesson". (SRIAE)
Spadano, J. & Panasuk, R. "Advancing Problem Solving Behavior". (NCSM).
Panasuk, R. & Sullivan, M. "Need for Lesson Analysis in Effective Lesson Planning". Education. Special Merit Award by the Board of Editors.
Articles
Panasuk, R., "Connected Mental Mathematics: Systematic Planning". Illinois Mathematics Teacher Journal, Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Southern University Edwardsville,. 53(4), pp.3-9.
Panasuk, R. & Cutler, J. "From Number Nonsense to Number Sense". ComMuniCator. California Council of Teacher of Mathematics, V 27 (2) & v.27 (3), pp.38-40.
Panasuk, R. & Stone, W. "Planning is a Basic Requirement for Successful Teaching". Delta-K Mathematics Journal, Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, Canada.
Panasuk, R.,Stone, W. & Todd, J. "Lesson Planning Strategy for Effective Mathematics Teaching". Education. v. 122(4), pp. 808-826.
Panasuk, R. & Greenleaf, Y. "Using ROOTine Problem for Group Work in School Geometry". Delta-K Mathematics Journal. Vol. 38(1), pp.23--27. 2000. Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association, Canada. Reprinted with permission from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
Panasuk, R. & Cutler, J. "Promoting Student Number Sense". Mathematics Educational Leadership Journal (NCSM). 37(2), pp. 1-10.
Panasuk, R. "Problem Solving: Developing Broad-Based Mathematical Power". Mathematics Magazine, PCTM (Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics), 67(3), pp.22-26.
Sullivan, M. M. & Panasuk. M. R. "Mathematical Connections". Illinois Mathematics Teacher Journal, 50(2), 9-14.
Sullivan, M. M. & Panasuk. M. R. "From Puzzle to Proof". Mathematical Connector. California Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 47 (3), pp.5-9.
Panasuk. M. Powerful Connections. "The Guide: To Math and Science Reform - An Online Resource for the Educational Community". http://www.learner.org/theguide
Panasuk, R. & LeBaron, J. "Student Feedback: A Tool for Improving Instruction. EDUCATION. 120 (2), 356-368.
Panasuk, R. & Sullivan, M. Powerful Connections. "Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School". National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), 5(1), 46-52
Panasuk, R., Sullivan, M. & Cutler, J. "Preservice Program: Professional Reformation". The Professional Educator, XX(2), pp. 21-30.
Ginsberg, E. & Panasuk, R. "Follow-up of the Survey of Physics Students’ Attitudes on Access to Problem Solutions". Electronic Journal of Science Education, Vol. 2(4), June, pp. 1-9. http://unr.edu/homepage/jcannon/ejse/ejsev2n2.html.
Ginsberg, E. & Panasuk, R. "Survey of Physics Students’ Attitudes on Access to Problem Solutions". Electronic Journal of Science Education, Vol. 2(3). March, pp. 1-8. http://unr.edu/homepage/jcannon/ejse/ejsev2n2.html.
Panasuk, R., Cutler, J. & Sullivan, M. "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. "Using Problem for Group Work School Geometry". The Mathematics Teacher, 91(9), pp. 794-799. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
Panasuk, R. & Spadano, J. "When Homework Is a Means to Advance Secondary Mathematics Students' Understanding and Responsibility". New England Mathematics Journal, XXXI(1), pp. 35-41. Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England (ATMNE).
Pierson, D. & Panasuk, R. "A Model of a Preservice Teacher Preparation Program". Education, International Journal, 118, pp. 327-330.
Ginsberg, E., Panasuk, R. & George, S. "Survey of Physics Instructor Attitudes on Students’ Access to Problem Solutions". Electronic Journal of Science Education, 2(2), December, pp. 1-16.
Panasuk, R. "Problems and Solutions". The College Mathematical Journal, 28(1), p.72. Mathematical Association of America (MAA).
Sullivan, M. & Panasuk, R. "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. "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. "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. "Reasoning About a Pie Chart". Mathematics Curriculum Content. Massachusetts Department of Education, pp. 72-73.
Panasuk, R. "Teaching Gifted High School Students". Journal of School Education 29(2), pp. 12-27.
Panasuk, R. "Organization of a Summer School for Gifted High School Students". Journal of School Education, 78(2), pp. 98-113.
Panasuk, R. "Instructional Psychology: Seminars on Student Self-Education". Issues in Pedagogy, 157(1), pp. 23-42.
Panasuk, R. "Using the Derivative in Solving Physics Problems". Journal of School Education, 76(3), 287-297.
Panasuk, R. "Facilitating Student Creativity: Students Design Mathematical Problems". Journal of Pedagogy and Psychology, 134(6), pp. 129-145.
Panasuk, R. "The Concept of Derivative in Physics Classroom". School Mathematics, 76(4), pp. 435-442.
Panasuk, R. "Analysis of Students' Self-Education and Self-Development". Issues in Education, 62(2), pp. 156-167.
Non-Refereed Publications
Panasuk, R. et al. Lowell (K-8) Mathematics Curriculum Guide, pp. 1-55.
Panasuk, R. & Cutler J. Diagnostic Test for Measuring Elementary and Middle School Students’ Number Sense and Critical Thinking Skills. University of Massachusetts Lowell, pp.1-91.
Panasuk, R. "Powerful Connections: A Professional Development Collaborative for Lowell Middle School Mathematics Teachers". Technical Report to the National Staff Development Council and National Advisory Panel and to the state Eisenhower Professional Development Program. pp. 1-238
Panasuk, R. & P. O’Connell, P. Tsongas Industrial History Center Sourcebook. pp. 1-37.
Under review
Article: "What is meaningful planning?" The Professional Educator.
In preparation:
Book: Planning Mathematics Instruction Effectively and Efficiently. Prentice Hall.
(The primary focus of the proposed book is to engage 5-9 pre-service and in-service teachers in a process of mathematical reasoning that will enhance and expand their conceptual knowledge and understanding, introduce them to the process of content and task analysis when presenting mathematical concepts, and to model the kind of mathematical learning experience that they will be expected to provide for their students).
Articles:
"Task and concept analysis in mathematics teaching". Journal of Instructional Technology.
"Analysis of the Relationship of the Four Stages of Lesson Planning to Student Mathematics Achievement". Journal for Research in Mathematics Education.
RESEARCH:
Ongoing:
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 research instruments: Lesson Plan Evaluation Rubrics (LPER) and Lesson Observation Guide (LOG) (Panasuk & Tood, 2002).
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 on Students’ Performance.
Analysis of the Development of Elementary and Middle School Students’ Number Sense
Through Systematic Mental Mathematics Activities.
Completed:
Relationship Between Teacher Planning and the Teacher's Subsequent Actions in the Classroom. Sponsored by the BHE. Findings have been published.
Analysis of Physics Instructors and Students Attitudes on Student’s Access to Problem Solutions. Longitudinal study. In collaboration with Dr. Ginsberg, Physics Department, University of Massachusetts Boston. Papers were presented at the International Conference on Undergraduate Physics Education. University of Maryland. Findings have been published.
Student Feedback: A Tool for Improving Instruction. Longitudinal study. Since 1997 in collaboration with Dr. LeBaron. Findings have been published.
Influence of Middle School Mathematics Teacher Professional Development on Student Attitude Toward Mathematics and Performance. Sponsored by the MDOE. Findings have been published.
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. Findings have been published.Assessing Mathematics Performance in Impoverished Multicultural Inner City Elementary Middle School. Findings were presented at a National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)Conference.
Development of Students' Reasoning and Analytical Skills During Cooperative Work in Mathematics Lessons. Findings have been published.
The Analysis of a Collaborative Dialogue Within Small Group Interaction. Findings have been published and presented at the national conference.
Analysis of Strategies for Problem Solving and Searching Knowledge Structures. Mathematics Curriculum Design: A van Hiele's Perspectives on Geometric Thinking.