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Bridget Broome serves as a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching, Learning & Educational Sciences at Oklahoma State University's College of Education. She began her academic career at OSU as a Teaching Instructor from August 2022 to June 2025 before advancing to her current position starting July 2025.
Dr. Broome earned her M.Ed. from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and her B.S. from Louisiana State University System. She further specialized through a Mathematics Specialist certification from Oklahoma State University System.
Her research focuses on multiplicative reasoning and mathematical fluency in elementary education, with particular emphasis on developing effective pedagogical strategies for teaching algebra concepts, rational numbers, and proportional reasoning. Dr. Broome's work bridges theoretical understanding with practical classroom applications to enhance mathematical thinking in primary and intermediate grade students. She investigates how manipulatives and game-based learning can facilitate the transition from numerical to algebraic thinking.
Dr. Broome's scholarly contributions include her 2023 publication 'Crack the Code,' which presents an educational game for teaching algebraic generalizations through differentiated instruction. This work exemplifies her research trend of creating engaging, accessible mathematical experiences that accommodate diverse learning needs while addressing fundamental conceptual transitions in mathematics education.
Dr. Broome actively contributes to the mathematics education community through peer review activities for the Research Council on Mathematics Learning and Investigations in Mathematics Learning journal. She maintains professional memberships in the National Council for Teachers of Mathematics, Psychology of Math Education - North American Chapter, and Research Council for Mathematics Learning.
As an educator, Dr. Broome teaches numerous mathematics education courses including 'Teaching Algebra, Data and Probability Across the Elementary Curriculum,' 'Mathematics Education: Theory and Practice (Grade 1-4),' and 'Teaching Rational Number Concepts, Proportional Reasoning, and Classroom Interactions.' Her teaching emphasizes developmental levels in mathematics education, formative assessment strategies, and addressing common student misconceptions through evidence-based pedagogical approaches.
