Hyung Sook Lee

Hyung Sook Lee is a Professor of Mathematics at Eastern Washington University, specializing in Elementary and Middle Level Mathematics Education. She holds a PhD in Mathematics Education from the University of Georgia, following a Master of Science from KAIST and a Bachelor of Science from Seoul National University. With seven years of teaching experience in Seoul, she transitioned to academia after establishing an after-school program for struggling math learners, which ignited her research focus on children's mathematical thinking. Her work emphasizes pedagogical strategies to address learning challenges in mathematics.

• Education:
  • Bachelor of Science in Secondary Math Education, Seoul National University
  • Master of Science in Mathematics, KAIST
  • Doctorate in Mathematics Education, University of Georgia

Her research explores how students conceptualize mathematical symbols, equations, and geometric relationships, with a focus on improving instructional practices through structural reasoning and diagrammatic approaches. She investigates teacher perceptions of student prior knowledge and task design efficacy in classroom settings.

Dr. Lee's publications highlight trends in advancing mathematical practices through collaborative learning and visual representations, particularly in proportional reasoning and linear relationships. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications.

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