معرفی
Jennifer Gibson is a Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at James Madison University (JMU), where she has been since 2017. Her academic focus lies in mathematics education, particularly prospective K-8 teachers' fraction understanding, fraction schemes, and their mathematical mindsets and dispositions.
Education:
- MT in Mathematics Education, University of Richmond (1998)
- BA in Mathematics, University of Richmond (1997)
Research Interests: Dr. Gibson’s work centers on improving K-8 teacher preparation in mathematics, with a focus on fraction concepts and pedagogical strategies. She explores how teachers’ mathematical dispositions influence instructional practices and student learning outcomes.
Publications: Her 2021 publication in the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education proceedings examines units coordination assessment methods for preservice teachers, contributing to evidence-based teacher training frameworks.
Grants & Advising: No specific grants or advisees are listed in the provided information.
