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David Feikes is a Professor of Mathematics at Purdue University Northwest with over thirty years of teaching experience. He teaches mathematics courses for elementary teachers, intermediate and college algebra, and has developed multiple educational projects including the Conceptual Algebra Readiness for Everyone (CARE), Math Recovery Project, Thinking With Algebra (TWA), and College Algebra Project (CAP).
Feikes earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics Education from Purdue University, M.S. in Education from Purdue University North Central, and B.S. in Mathematics Education from Ball State University. His research focuses on algebra readiness, professional development for teachers, mathematics education in developing countries, characteristics of outstanding math teachers, and the role of algebraic structure in teaching and learning mathematics.
His recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on conceptual understanding in algebra education, teacher development, and innovative approaches to mathematics instruction. The works show progression from foundational concepts in early childhood mathematics to advanced algebraic thinking, with increasing attention to social-emotional aspects of learning mathematics.
- Christian J. Foster Award for lifetime achievement in mathematics education (2019)
- Outstanding Teacher Award in Mathematics and Sciences (2005-06, 2001-02, 1996-97)
- Outstanding Education Faculty Award (2004-05)
Feikes has secured over $3,000,000 in grant funding from state and National Science Foundation sources. He has mentored thousands of teachers and served tens of thousands of students to enhance STEM teaching and learning throughout Indiana. His work extends internationally through collaborations with schools in Belize and locally through teaching mathematics to residents of Sharing Meadows, a residential facility for adults with intellectual disabilities. He has created 61 videos about how children learn mathematics with over 20,000 views at cmlvideos.com.
