Presentations
National
Schorr, R., Epstein, Y., Warner, L., Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., & Goldin, G. (2010, April). Measuring engagement structures in middle grades urban mathematics classrooms. Accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Piccolo, D., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2010, April). Student teachers, general and specific pedagogical development within a mathematics milleau. Accepted for presentation at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Denver, CO.
Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2009, October). STEM project-based learning: An interactive motivational strategy for bridging content across classes. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association. Reno, NV.
Capraro, M. M. (2009, November). Teaching fractions in middle grades mathematics. In symposium M. Caskey, Spotlight on research at the 36th annual conference of the National Middle School Association. Indianapolis, IN.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2009, March). NTSTEM (North Texas science, technology, engineering, and mathematics center). Paper presented at the US Department of Education’s Mathematics and Science Partnerships (MSP) Program, Chicago.
Piccolo, D., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2009, April). Mentoring urban interns: Amalgamation of experiences in the formation of mathematics teachers. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
*Capraro, M. M., Yetkiner, E., Ozel, S. Capraro, R., Ye, S., & Kim, H. (2009, April). An international perspective on sixth graders’ interpretation of the equal sign. Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA.
Capraro, M. M., (2008, October). Publishing in SSMJ. Session in Pathways to publication Symposium. Presented at the National Middle School Conference, Denver, CO.
Capraro, M. M., Rangel-Chavez, A., & Capraro, R. M. (2008, July). Effective preparation for teaching of algebra at the primary level. Presented at the 32nd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Monterrey, Mexico.
Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Zientek, L. R., Carter, T., & Taylor, J. (2007, November). Prospective teachers’ attitudes and understandings of statistical concepts. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Matteson, S., Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., & Lincoln, Y. (2007, November). Developing a framework for middle school students’ problem solving justification schemes. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association, Indianapolis, IN.
Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., & Cifarelli, V. (2007, September). What are students thinking as they solve problems? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the International Conference for Mathematics Education in a Global Community. Charlotte, NC.
Capraro, M. M. (2007, April). Do field experiences make a difference in preservice teachers’ perceived level of competence? Session in E. Foster (Chair). Impact of mentor training on perceptions of competence and pre-service/inservice mentors and administrators. Symposium submitted to the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.
*Capraro, M. M. (2007, March). Comparing ideas of equivalence cross-culturally. Session in S. Matteson (Chair). ≥ to 30 years of research on the equals sign. With C. Lubinski. A. Otto (Illinois State University), E. Knuth (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Symposium accepted for presentation at the research presession of the 85th annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Atlanta, GA.
*Ding, M., Li, X., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2007, March). Do elementary children still interpret the “=” sign as an operator? Accepted for presentation at the research presession of the 85th annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Atlanta, GA.
*Hollums, J., & Capraro, M. M. (2006). Questioning in the mathematics classroom. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Las Vegas, NV.
Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M, (2006, January). Examining middle school teachers’ knowledge of number and algebra. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. Tampa, Fl.
Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., & Zientek, L. (2005, February). Longitudinal influences of conceptual mathematics on teacher classroom enactments. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. Dallas, TX.
Capraro, M.M., Capraro, R., DeBoer, G., Kulm, G., Manon, J., Morris K., Roseman, J. E., Willson, V., & Wilson L. (2004, April). Research Issues in the Improvement of Mathematics Teaching and Learning through Professional Development. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. San Diego, CA.
Capraro, R. M., Kulm, G., Willson, V., Capraro, M. M., Taylor, J. Sebesta, L., Sun, Y., Harbaugh, A., & (2004, April). Representational models for the teaching and learning of mathematics. Paper presented at the research presession of the 82nd annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Philadelphia, PA.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2004, February). Looking at representations through the eyes of middle grades students and their teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Oklahoma City, OK.
Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2003, April). Exploring the impact of the new APA 5th Edition Publication Manual on the preferences of journal board members. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2003, April). Revising mathematics assessment items for alignment to curriculum standards. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. Chicago, IL.
Allen, N., & Capraro, M. M. (2003, April). Come play with us: Native American mathematics games. Workshop presented at the 81st annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San. Antonio, TX.
Capraro, M. M., & Maloof, C. (2003, April). Far, far, away: Ride the measurement carpet across the curriculum. Workshop presented at the 81st annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San. Antonio, TX.
Capraro, M. M. (2003, March). Geometry standards: A comparison between the United States and China. Paper presented at the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Tempe, AZ.
Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M. (2003, January). Alternative certification: Measuring the impact on post-baccalaureate future mathematics teachers. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators. Atlanta, GA.
Capraro, M. M. (2003, January). Electronic Teaching Portfolios: Technology Skills + Portfolio Development = Powerful Preservice Teacher. Paper presented at the American Association of College Teacher Educators (AACTE), New Orleans, LA
Capraro, R. M., Kulm, G., Hammer, M., & Capraro, M. M. (2002, October). The origin and persistence of misconceptions in statistical thinking. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Athens, GA.
Capraro, M. M., Kulm, G., Capraro, R. M. (2002, October). Middle grades misconceptions in statistical thinking. Paper presented at the annual meeting of School Science and Mathematics Association. Rochester, NY.
Capraro, R. M., Kulm, G., & Capraro, M. M. (2002, April). Investigating the complexity of middle grade students’ understanding of mathematical constructs. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA.
Kulm, G., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M., Hastings, E. (2002, April). Increasing student achievement: Building on ideas and promoting thinking about mathematics. Paper presented at the research presession of the 80th annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Las Vegas, NV.
Capraro, R. M., An, S., & Capraro, M. M., (2002, April). Multicultural math fun - learning with magic squares: Incidentally learning number sense, algebra, & analytical reasoning. Paper presented at the 80th annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Las Vegas, NV.
Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., & Kulm, G. (2002, March). Measuring one factor for preservice teachers’ propensity toward teaching elementary/middle school mathematics: Pedagogical content knowledge. Paper presented at the 29th Annual Meeting of Research Council on Mathematics Learning, March 7-9, 2002, Memphis, TN.
Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M., Parker, D., Kulm, G., & Raulerson, T. (2002, February). Conventional wisdom is wrong: Anyone cannot teach and teachers are not born. Paper presented at the American Association for Colleges of Teacher Education, New York, NY.
Kulm, G., Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Burghardt, R., & Ford, K. (2001, April). Teaching and learning mathematics with understanding in an era of accountability and high-stakes testing. Paper presented at the research presession of the 79th annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Orlando, FL.
Regional, State, & Local
***Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Younes, R., Han, S. Y., & Garner, K. (2010, February). A meta-analysis of equivalence in K-12 textbooks. Paper to be presented at the 33rd annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association. New Orleans.
Scheurich, J., Capraro, R. M., Morgan, J., & Capraro, M. M. (2009, October). Aggie STEM – A suite of services for educators implementing STEM activities Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of School Boards, Houston, TX.
Scheurich, J., Capraro, R. M., Morgan, J., & Capraro, M. M. (2009, October). The STEM center at Texas A&M university: What can we do for you? Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas Association of School Boards, Houston, TX.
Ma, T., Rangel, A. F., & Capraro, M. M. (2009, March). Exploration of pre-service teachers’ beliefs and performances in solving open-ended problems. Paper presented at the Texas A & M Student Research Week, College Station, TX.
Capraro, M. M. (2009, February). Tensions influencing opportunity to learn about mathematical equivalence. Presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
*An, S., Ma, T., & Capraro, M. M. (2009, February). Music activity’s effects on preservice math teachers’ attitude and belief. Paper accepted for presentation at the 32nd annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
*Ma, T., Rangel, A. F., & Capraro, M. M. (2009, February). How to encourage pre-service teachers to obtain multiple solutions. Paper accepted for presentation at the 32nd annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
*Capraro, R. M., Yetkiner, E. Z., Ozel, S., Corlu, S. M., Capraro, M. M., & Kim, H. G. (2009, February). International comparison of the equal sign. Presented at the 32nd annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
*Zientek, L., Yetkiner, Z. E., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. (2008, February). Reporting practice in teacher education: The importance of structure coefficients. Paper presented at the 31st annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.
*Parker, D., Donahue, M., Stillisano, J., Capraro, M. M., Goldsby,D., Yetkiner, E., & Capraro, R. M. (2007, November). Communication and representations. Presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics regional conference, Houston, TX.
*Stillisano, J., Capraro, M. M., Goldsby, D., Parker, D., Yetkiner, Z. E., & Capraro, R. M. (2007, October). Math TEKS connections. Presented at the Charles A. Dana Center's annual mathematics and science higher education conference, Austin, TX.
*Capraro, M. M. (chair), Matteson, S., Capraro, R. M., Ding, M., & Li, X. (2007, February). Representational implications for middle grades equivalence. Symposium presented at the 30th annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.
Capraro, M. M., Piccolo, D., Ross, A., Sahin, A., Louder, H., & Capraro, R. M. (2006, February). Using middle grades student achievement data to support theoretical teacher quality measures. Paper presented at the 29th annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, TX.
Capraro, R. M., Willson, V., & Capraro, M. M. (2005, February). Effects of curriculum variation on structure in middle school mathematics. Paper presented at the Texas A & M College of Education Research Symposium, College Station, TX.
Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2005, February). Persistence of Conceptual Mathematics Teaching. Paper presented at the 28th annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA.
Capraro, M. M. (2004, February). Professional Teaching Portfolios and Teaching Artifacts: Do They Provide Insightful Information About Preservice Teachers? Paper presented at the 27th Annual Meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Dallas, TX.
Capraro, M.M., Capraro, R. M., Pederson, S. (2003, February). Symposium demonstrating multivariate applications using teacher education data.
Symposium presented at the 26th Annual Meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, San Antonio, TX.Capraro, M. (2002, February). An introduction to confidence intervals for both statistical estimates and effect sizes. Paper presented at the 25th Annual Meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, TX.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. (February, 2002). In light of the TAAS middle school geometry misconceptions. Workshop presented at Sam Houston University, Huntsville, TX.
Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Lamb, C.E. (2001, November). Digital video: Watch me do what I say! Paper presented at Fall Teacher Education Conference of the Consortium of State Organizations for Texas Teacher Education. Corpus Christi, TX. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED459697)
Henson, R., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2001, November). Reporting practice and use of exploratory factor analysis in educational research journals. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Little Rock, AK.
Capraro, M. M. (2001, November). Construct validation and a more parsimonious mathematics beliefs scales. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. Little Rock, AK.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. (2001, February). Displaying data for visual analysis. Workshop presented at Sam Houston University, Huntsville, TX.
Scott, J., Martin, N., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2001, February). When the dissertation is finished . . . getting a job in higher education. Panel Discussion at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA.
Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., & Henson, R. (2001, February). Measurement error of scores on the mathematics anxiety rating scale across studies. Paper presented at the annual meeting Southwest Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED452207)
Capraro, M. M. (2000, November). Bigger is not better: Seeking parsimony in canonical correlation analysis via variable deletion strategies. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Mid-South Educational Research Association. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED449225)
Capraro, M. M. (2000, February). Defining constructivism: How teacher beliefs influence the problem solving skills of their students. Paper presented at the annual meeting Southwest Educational Research Association. New Orleans, LA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED452204)
Capraro, M. M. (2000, January). Comparing the effects of gender, socio-economic status, race and grades on standardized test scores. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED444867)
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1999, December), Thematic dinosaur unit using technology. Presented at the Mississippi Reading Association, Biloxi, MS.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1999, July). Creating a theme: Dinosaurs across reading, mathematics, and science. Workshop presented at the 60th Annual USM Reading Conference, Hattiesburg, MS.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1999, July), Using technology to teach reading and make connections to science, social studies, and mathematics for elementary students. Workshop presented at the 59th Annual USM Reading Conference. Hattiesburg, MS
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1998, July). Meaningfully integrating reading and algebra concepts. Workshop presented at the 58th Annual USM Reading Conference. Hattiesburg, MS
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1998, January). Preparing teachers to teach the sunshine state standards in geometry. Presented at the Sheridan Vocational School. Broward County Public Schools, Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Capraro, M. M. (1998, January). Fishy Fish Facts. Presented at the Dade County Mathematics & Science Conference. Miami, FL.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1998, April). Caution! 2-d, 3-d geometric construction underway!, Presented at the 76th annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Washington, DC.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1998, October). Technologically teaching algebra to elementary students. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Orlando, FL.
Capraro, R. M , & Capraro, M. M. (1997, October) . 2-d, 3-d and all that’s geometry. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1996, October). Algebra concepts for teachers. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Ft. Myers, FL.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1995, April), Elementary Algebra, My Dear. Presented at the 73rd annual meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Boston, MA.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1995, January). Geometry concepts for teachers. Presented at the Dade County Mathematics Conference. Miami, FL.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (October, 1995). Algebra my dear. Presented at the annual meeting of the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Palm Beach Gardens, FL.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1994, January). Standards based instruction and the competency based curriculum. Presented at the Dade County
Mathematics Conference. Miami, FL.Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (1989, June). The model school. Slide Presentation – Newark, NJ. Miami –Dade County Public Schools, Miami-Dade, FL.
Invited Presentations
Capraro, M. M. (2009, November). Pathways to publication. Symposium presented at the 37th annual conference of the National Middle School Association. Indianapolis, IN.
Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., Harbaugh, A., Cifarelli, V., Pugalee, D., & Lamm, M. (2009, August). Developing proportional reasoning across ideas of equality. Invited address International Symposia Elementary Maths Teaching, Charles University, Prague, CZ.
Capraro, M. M., Jensen, D., & Morgan, J. (2009, January). Water resources engineering. Invited address presented at the Texas Association of School Administrators Mid-Winter Conference, Austin, TX.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2009, January). Engineering PBL in the secondary classroom: Pollution, dilution, and acceptability. Invited presentation at the T-STEM Best Practice Conference, South Padre Island, TX.
Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2008, September). Recommended reporting practices in teacher education. Presented at the Educational Research Center Seminar, College Station, TX.
Morgan, J., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2008, June). Stage Storage PBL. Workshop presented at the STEM Summer Institute, Dallas, TX.
Capraro, R. M., Maxwell, G., & Capraro, M. M. (2008, January). The mission of the NTSTEM center. Workshop presented at the STEM Leaders Centers Meeting, El Paso, TX.
Capraro, M. M. (2008, June). Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP). Workshop presented at the Trainers of Trainers, College Station, TX.
Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2008, July). Mathematics teaching and teacher education (Panel Discussion #4). Presented at the Seminar on Mathematics Education, Center for Distance Learning, College Station, TX.
Capraro, M. M. (2008, January) What works in classrooms. Session in T. Scott (Chair) Best practices: From our classrooms to yours. STEM Teacher Summit, College Station, TX.
Capraro, M. M., Goldsby, D., Yetkiner, Z. E., Piccolo, D., Ozel, S., Wright, K., Indiogne, E., & Capraro, R. M., (2007, May). Overview of the K-4 modules. Presented at the Texas A & M Mathematics TEKS connection conference, College Station, TX.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2007, September). Research + teaching: What makes an effective mathematics classroom. Invited address at the monthly meeting of Phi Delta Kappa, College Station, TX.
Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2005, February). Roll, flip, and slide into geometry. Invited address at the annual meeting of the Texas Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges. Austin, TX.