Contact Information |
Mailing Address |
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- The University of Iowa
N289 Lindquist Center
College of Education
Iowa City IA 52242
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Email: teresa-finken@uiowa.edu
Telephone: 319/335-5719
Fax: 319/335-5608 |
| Office Hours: |
Mon. 5:30-6:30 pm
Tues. 10:30-11:30 am, 3:30-4:15 pm
Thurs. 10:30-11:30 am
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| Education |
- Ph.D. Education with Mathematics Specialization, University of Iowa, 2002
- M.A. Mathematics Instruction, University of Iowa, 1997
- B.S. Education, Northern Illinois University, 1973
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| Certifications and Licenses |
- Iowa Professional Teaching License
- IA Mathematics Approval 58, K-9
- K-6 Mathematics Endorsement
- K-6 Elementary Endorsement
- Illinois Teaching Certificate, K-9
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| Professional Experience |
- Lecturer University of Iowa, Curriculum & Instruction, 1996-1997 and currently
- Research Assistant CAS-Intensive Mathematics Project, 1997-2002
- Mathematics Teacher Solon Junior High, Solon, IA, 1979-1996
- Elementary School & Mathematics Teacher, 1973-1977
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| Professional Activities and Membership |
- NCTM
- ICTM
- PME-NA
- NAGC
- AERA-SIGRME
- ASCD
- MAA
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| Selected Publications |
- Finken, T.M. (2001). Did Dewey Presage the 1989 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards? Education & Culture: The Journal of the John Dewey Society, 17(2), 24-33.
- Finken, T.M. (2001). Classy Tips. Mathematics Teacher, 94: 465.
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| Affiliations within the College |
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| Research Interests |
- Use of Metaphor in Teaching and Learning Mathematics
- Classroom Climate as a factor in Motivation
- Discourse as a Tool in Learning and Teaching Mathematics
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| Courses typically taught |
- 7S:095 Introductin to Mathematics Education
- 7S:134 Middle School Mathematics Methods
- 7S:135 High School Mathematics Methods
- 7E/S:235 Current Issues in Mathematics Education
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