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Jo-Anne LeFevre is a Chancellor's Professor and Chair of the Department of Cognitive Science at Carleton University, within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on cognitive development and numerical cognition, particularly exploring individual and developmental differences in mathematical learning. Key areas include mental arithmetic strategies, working memory's role in mathematics, early numeracy skill development, and cross-cultural studies of home numeracy environments.
Her research emphasizes applied projects such as language's role in mathematical learning for elementary students and tools for assessing early numeracy. She has published extensively on topics like math anxiety, bilingual education, and intervention strategies for improving mathematical outcomes. LeFevre's work bridges theoretical and applied research, contributing to both academic understanding and educational policy.
Notable contributions include cross-national studies on quantity comparison, hierarchical models of mathematical competencies, and analyses of home learning environments' impact on academic performance. Her research frequently addresses equity issues in education, particularly for bilingual and socioeconomically diverse populations.
LeFevre's academic leadership includes chairing the Cognitive Science department and supervising numerous graduate students. While specific awards are not listed, her prolific output and institutional roles reflect significant scholarly impact.
