Matthew Beyranevand.

Matthew L Beyranevand, Ed.D.

Visiting Faculty Lecturer

College
Kennedy College of Sciences
Department
Mathematics & Statistics
Phone
978-934-1297
Office
Southwick Hall, Room 350T
Email
Matthew_Beyranevand@uml.edu
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Expertise

Mathematics education, Problem Solving, History of Math, AI in math education

Research Interests

  • Mathematics education
  • Problem solving and multiple representations
  • History of mathematics in teaching and learning
  • Family and caregiver engagement in mathematics education
  • Artificial intelligence in mathematics education

Education

  • Ed.D., Math Education, UMass Lowell, 2010
  • M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics), UMass Lowell, 2003
  • B.S., Management; Minors in Finance and Economics, Ithaca College, 1999

Selected Publications

Books

  • Teach Math Like This, Not Like That! (2017)
  • Adding Parents to the Equation: Understanding Your Child’s Elementary School Math (2019, with H. Kreisberg)
  • Partnering with Parents in Elementary School Math (2021, with H. Kreisberg)

Selected Articles

  • “The Different Representations of Rational Numbers.” Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2014
  • “Preferred Representations of Middle School Algebra Students When Solving Problems.” The Mathematics Educator, 2011 (with R. Panasuk)
  • “Algebra Students’ Ability to Recognize Multiple Representations and Achievement.” International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, 2010 (with R. Panasuk)

Selected Presentations

  • “Utilizing the History of Math to Teach Algebra and Geometry.” NCTM Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA (2022)
  • “Develop Growth Mindset in Mathematics to Increase Students’ Perseverance, Engagement, and Success.” Build Math Minds Virtual Summit (2020)
  • “Create Excellence in Mathematics Instruction: Why Do We Learn Math?” Sadlier School Master Class (2020)
  • “Adding Parents to the Equation.” Making Math Moments That Matter Virtual Summit (2019)
  • “Strategies to Support Growth Mindset with Your Teachers.” NCSM Annual Conference, San Diego, CA (2019)
  • “Teaching Mathematics with a Growth Mindset.” MassCUE Annual Conference (Featured Speaker, 2018) 
  • “Joyful Mathematics: How to Increase Students’ Interest and Engagement.” Lesley University Summer Institute (Keynote, 2017)
  • “Solving the Same Problem Multiple Ways: Building Conceptual Understanding.” NCTM Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX (2017)

Selected Contracts, Fellowships, Grants and Sponsored Research

  • KCS Faculty Fellow, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Fall 2026
  • Honors Fellowship Grant: Evaluating Precalculus Curriculum, Instruction, and Calculator Usage (2025)
  • Roads to Research Grants (2), University of Massachusetts Lowell, Summer 2025