Elizabeth Cunningham

Elizabeth Cunningham is an Associate Professor of Education and Chair of the Department of Education at the University of Michigan-Flint within the College of Arts, Sciences and Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Education (2015) and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Vermont.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in Education, University of Michigan-Flint (2015)
  • M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Vermont (2008)

Her research focuses on mathematics education, particularly in the domains of formative assessment, learning progressions, and preservice teacher development. She investigates how visual tools like photographs and learning trajectories enhance teacher noticing and instructional decision-making in PK-12 classrooms.

Key trends in her recent publications include integrating mathematical moments into daily instruction, leveraging classroom community through mathematics, and refining assessment practices via photographic analysis and learning progressions. Her book series on multiplication and division explores practical applications of research in elementary math pedagogy.

Scientific Awards & Grants:

• GSRP FY25 START UP ($50,000.00, 2024-2025)
• Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP) 24-25 ($430,772.00, 2024-2025)
• Additive and Multiplicative Learning Progressions Grant ($1,699,167.00, 2024-2028)

As a National Trainer for the Ongoing Assessment Project (OGAP), she advocates for evidence-based instructional strategies. Her work bridges mathematical reasoning, teacher professional development, and inclusive pedagogy.