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- Patterns and Math
- PRI Math Follow Up Project Webpage
- Parental Support of Early Math Skills Project Webpage
- Leveraging Comparison and Explanation of Multiple Strategies Webpage
- Contrasting Cases Project Webpage
- Fostering Parents' Numeracy and Patterning Support Project Webpage
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BETHANY RITTLE-JOHNSON
Principal Investigator
Professor Rittle-Johnson's research focuses on understanding how knowledge change occurs. Her specific interests are in how children learn problem-solving procedures and key concepts in mathematics. For example, what roles do comparison or generating explanations have in promoting learning of concepts and procedures? What early math knowledge supports later math knowledge? This research bridges between psychological theory and educational practice, and Professor Rittle-Johnson also collaborates with teachers and educational researchers to apply and test her research in educational settings. To view her faculty page, click here.
GRADUATE STUDENTS
REBECCA ADLER
Rebecca is a fourth year PhD student in Psychological Sciences, working with Dr. Bethany Rittle-Johnson. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2018 with a B.A. in psychology and cognitive science. After graduation, she worked under Dr. Nora Newcombe at Temple University. She is interested in mathematical problem solving, motivation, and metacognition. Outside of the lab, Rebecca enjoys playing volleyball, solving puzzles, and cooking.
CAMILLE MSALL
Camille is a fourth year PhD student in Psychological Sciences (Developmental concentration) at Vanderbilt University, working with Bethany Rittle-Johnson. She graduated from Cornell College in 2017 with a B.A. in psychology. After graduation, she worked under with David Uttal at Northwestern University. She is interested in young children's learning and cognitive development around mathematics.
PARTIAL LAB PHOTO (2022)
IES PATTERNS AND MATH TEAM (2018)
COMPARISON TEAM (2018)
Former PhD Students
Jake Kaufman (2023 graduate; Research and Development Consultant at Premier Sport Psychology)
Ashli-Ann Douglas (2022 Graduate, Research Associate II, WestEd)
Abbey Loehr (2018 Graduate, Co-Director of Partnership for Educational Equity Research (PEER) at Metro Nashville Public Schools)
*Emily Fyfe (2015 graduate; Associate Professor at Indiana University)
*Katherine McEldoon (2014 graduate; Senior Research Scientist at Pearson)
Kelley Durkin (2012 graduate; Research Assistant Professor at Peabody Research Institute)
*Percival Matthews (2010 graduate; Associate Professor at University of Wisconsin Madison)
*Read an article about the work of these former students here
Former Postdoctoral Scholars
Ashli-Ann Douglas (2022-2023, Research Associate II, WestEd)
Erica Zippert (2016-2020; Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh)
Michael Miller (2011-2013; Research Associate, Children's Health Research Institute and Department of Pediatrics, Western University)
Marci DeCaro (2009-2011; Associate Professor at University of Louisville)