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Teo Paoletti is an Associate Professor in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, specializing in mathematics education. His research focuses on student understanding of mathematical concepts across K-12 and post-secondary levels, leveraging design-based methods and dynamic software tools like GeoGebra. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia and previously taught middle/high school mathematics in New Jersey.
Education:
- Ph.D., Mathematics Education, University of Georgia (2015)
- M.S., Mathematics, Texas A&M University (2010)
- B.A., Mathematics with Teacher Certification, The College of New Jersey (2007)
Research Interests: Dr. Paoletti investigates how students develop covariational reasoning and construct mathematical concepts through dynamic software. Key areas include: coordinate systems, graphical shape thinking, function classes, and inequalities. He emphasizes the role of reasoning about quantitative relationships in fostering deep mathematical understanding.
Recent Publications Trends: His work explores covariational reasoning’s role in graph interpretation, task design for middle-schoolers, and cross-disciplinary applications of TIMSS data. Recent articles highlight innovations in graphing conventions, coordinate system meanings, and student reasoning trajectories.
Awards:
- 2016 Honorable Mention, CRUME Best Paper Award
- 2016 AMTE STaR Fellow
Grants & Collaborations: PI of the Spencer Foundation-funded Mid-CoS project (2017–present). Co-PI on NSF-funded initiatives to improve precalculus teaching. His research has been published in leading journals including Journal of Mathematical Behavior and For the Learning of Mathematics.
Professional Contributions: Editorial board member of Journal of Mathematical Behavior. Active in teacher education, having transitioned from classroom teaching to university research.
