Tony Harries

Dr Tony Harries is an Honorary Fellow in the School of Education at Durham University. He holds a PhD from Bristol University and has extensive experience in mathematics education across primary and secondary sectors, transitioning to higher education in 1990. His current roles include divisional director for Initial Teacher Training, teaching mathematics education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and supervising doctoral research.

Education background: Honours degree in Mathematics and PGCE from Bristol University (1970-72), followed by a PhD in Mathematics Education (1997).

Research focuses on:

• Technology-enhanced learning in mathematics
• Mathematical representation for young learners
• Word problem-solving strategies
• School-university partnership development

Notable grants include a £40K DfES grant (2005) and TTA awards totaling £16K (2002-2004). His work has been published in journals like Research in Mathematics Education and International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.

Advising: Supervised studies on pedagogical approaches for low-attaining students. Grants include projects on mathematics-assessment linkages and teacher training materials. Collaborates with Northumbria University and Swiss institutions.

Labs/Teams: Co-developed DanIMaths, a resource website for primary mathematics emphasizing representation-based teaching.