Kate Quane

Dr. Kate Quane is a Lecturer in the UniSA Education Futures faculty at the University of South Australia. Her research focuses on young children’s attitudes toward mathematics, mathematical thinking processes, and pedagogical strategies in primary education. She has conducted extensive studies on methodologies using children’s drawings, manipulatives, and interviews to assess mathematical cognition. Her work emphasizes the importance of inclusive practices in multi-year classrooms and small regional schools. Key contributions include frameworks for enhancing mathematics education in diverse settings and evaluating the impact of manipulatives on student attitudes. Dr. Quane has published widely in journals such as the International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology and Mathematics Education Research Journal. She collaborates with institutions like the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia and has received grants including the Margaret Trembath Scholarship.

• Education: Doctorate in Mathematics Education (implied by academic rank).
• Key Projects: Research on multi-year classrooms in regional SA schools, funded by ECA SA Branch.
• Methodologies: Qualitative analysis of children’s drawings, mixed-methods studies, classroom observations.

Her research highlights the significance of contextual factors in shaping mathematical attitudes and the role of collaborative learning environments. Findings emphasize the need for adaptive pedagogical approaches to support diverse learners, particularly in under-resourced regional schools.