Overview
Background
My research in mathematics education focuses on mathematical thinking, technology and mathematics learning, and mathematics teacher education.
Merrilyn Goos has worked in mathematics education for 25 years as a teacher, researcher, and teacher educator. She is a Professor in the School of Education, and from 2008-2012 was Director of the Teaching and Educational Development Institute at The University of Queensland. Previously she taught pre-service and postgraduate courses in mathematics education. Her research has been guided by sociocultural theories of learning in investigating metacognition and mathematical thinking, analysing pedagogical issues in introducing educational technologies into mathematics teaching and learning, and studying how communities of practice are established and maintained in secondary mathematics classrooms and teacher education contexts.
Availability
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Fields of research
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, The University of Queensland
- Postgraduate Diploma, Griffith University
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education, The University of Queensland
- Masters (Coursework) of Educational Studies (Adv), The University of Queensland
- Doctor of Philosophy, The University of Queensland
Research interests
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Mathematics and technology education
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Teacher education
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Sociocultural anlaysis of classroom discourse and interaction
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Metacognition and mathematical thinking
Works
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2025
Book
International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning for Mathematical Literacy
Heidi Bolstad, Oda, Goodchild, Simon and Goos, Merrilyn (2025). International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning for Mathematical Literacy. BRILL. doi: 10.1163/9789004710962
2024
Book Chapter
Reflecting on the Contribution of Mathematics to STEM Education
Goos, Merrilyn (2024). Reflecting on the Contribution of Mathematics to STEM Education. The Contribution of Mathematics to School STEM Education. (pp. 337-349) Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-97-2728-5_19
2024
Book Chapter
Research in Numeracy Education
Goos, Merrilyn, Bennison, Anne, Forgasz, Helen and Yasukawa, Keiko (2024). Research in Numeracy Education. Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2020–2023. (pp. 59-84) Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore. doi: 10.1007/978-981-97-1964-8_4
2023
Journal Article
Revisiting tools in numeracy learning: the role of authentic digital tools
Sakurai, Justine and Goos, Merrilyn (2023). Revisiting tools in numeracy learning: the role of authentic digital tools. Frontiers in Education, 8, 1-11. doi: 10.3389/feduc.2023.1291407
2023
Journal Article
Mathematics and interdisciplinary STEM education: recent developments and future directions
Goos, Merrilyn, Carreira, Susana and Namukasa, Immaculate Kizito (2023). Mathematics and interdisciplinary STEM education: recent developments and future directions. ZDM – Mathematics Education, 55 (7), 1199-1217. doi: 10.1007/s11858-023-01533-z
2023
Conference Publication
Exploring the ecosystem out-of-field teaching (OOFT) in Australia
Caldis, S., Ross, E., Dutton, J., Hobbs, L., Oates, G., Goos, M., Delaney, S. and Cirkony, C. (2023). Exploring the ecosystem out-of-field teaching (OOFT) in Australia. International Conference on Teaching Out-of-field: A world-wide phenomenon, Shanghai, China, 17 October 2023.
2023
Book Chapter
The evolution and uptake of numeracy and mathematical literacy as drivers for curriculum reform
Goos, Merrilyn and O’Sullivan, Kathy (2023). The evolution and uptake of numeracy and mathematical literacy as drivers for curriculum reform. Mathematics curriculum reforms around the world. (pp. 345-357) edited by Yoshinori Shimizu and Renuka Vithal. Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-13548-4_21
2023
Book Chapter
Conclusion: future visions of the impact of internationalisation and globalisation on school mathematics curriculum
Stephens, Max, Goos, Merrilyn and Kadijevich, Djordje M. (2023). Conclusion: future visions of the impact of internationalisation and globalisation on school mathematics curriculum. Mathematics curriculum reforms around the world: the 24th ICMI Study. (pp. 389-393) edited by Yoshinori Shimizu and Renuka Vithal. Cham, Switzerland: Springer Cham. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-13548-4_24
2023
Journal Article
Supporting adults to become numerate citizens: a study of adult numeracy provision in Ireland
Goos, Merrilyn, Prendergast, Mark, O’Meara, Niamh and O’Sullivan, Kathy (2023). Supporting adults to become numerate citizens: a study of adult numeracy provision in Ireland. ZDM, 55 (5), 995-1008. doi: 10.1007/s11858-023-01480-9
2022
Book Chapter
Investigating the self-efficacy beliefs and classroom practices of out-of-field, in-field, and upskilled mathematics teachers
Goos, Merrilyn and Guerin, Aoife (2022). Investigating the self-efficacy beliefs and classroom practices of out-of-field, in-field, and upskilled mathematics teachers. Out-of-Field Teaching Across Teaching Disciplines and Contexts. (pp. 311-332) edited by Linda Hobbs and Raphaela Porsch. Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-16-9328-1_15
2021
Journal Article
An Experimental Study on Peer Collaboration and Student Performance in an IT Environment
Li, Ken W. and Goos, Merrilyn (2021). An Experimental Study on Peer Collaboration and Student Performance in an IT Environment. International Electronic Journal of Mathematics Education, 16 (2) em0632, 1-14. doi: 10.29333/iejme/10890
2020
Journal Article
An investigation of university students and professionals’ Professional STEM Identity status
Kelly, Regina, Garr, Oliver Mc, Leahy, Keelin and Goos, Merrilyn (2020). An investigation of university students and professionals’ Professional STEM Identity status. Journal of Science Education and Technology, 29 (4), 536-546. doi: 10.1007/s10956-020-09834-8
2020
Journal Article
Utilising a research-informed instructional design approach to develop an online resource to support teacher professional learning on embedding numeracy across the curriculum
Bennison, Anne, Goos, Merrilyn and Geiger, Vince (2020). Utilising a research-informed instructional design approach to develop an online resource to support teacher professional learning on embedding numeracy across the curriculum. ZDM, 52 (5), 1017-1031. doi: 10.1007/s11858-020-01140-2
2020
Journal Article
Designing a national blended learning program for “out-of-field” mathematics teacher professional development
Goos, Merrilyn, O’Donoghue, John, Ní Ríordáin, Máire, Faulkner, Fiona, Hall, Tony and O’Meara, Niamh (2020). Designing a national blended learning program for “out-of-field” mathematics teacher professional development. ZDM, 52 (5), 893-905. doi: 10.1007/s11858-020-01136-y
2020
Book
Teaching secondary school mathematics: research and practice for the 21st century
Goos, Merrilyn, Vale, Colleen, Stillman, Gloria, Makar, Katie, Herbert, Sandra and Geiger, Vince (2020). Teaching secondary school mathematics: research and practice for the 21st century. 2nd ed. Crows Nest, NSW Australia: Allen & Unwin. doi: 10.4324/9781003117810
2020
Book Chapter
Theoretical perspectives on learning and development as a mathematics teacher educator
Goos, Merrilyn (2020). Theoretical perspectives on learning and development as a mathematics teacher educator. International Handbook of Mathematics Teacher Education: Vol. 4: The Mathematics Teacher Educator as a Developing Professional, Second Edition. (pp. 53-77) edited by Kim Beswick and Olive Chapman. Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill Sense. doi: 10.1163/9789004424210_004
2020
Book Chapter
Mathematics Crossing Borders: A Comparative Analysis of Models for Integrating Mathematics with Other Disciplines in Pre-service Teacher Education
Goos, Merrilyn (2020). Mathematics Crossing Borders: A Comparative Analysis of Models for Integrating Mathematics with Other Disciplines in Pre-service Teacher Education. Borders in Mathematics Pre-Service Teacher Education. (pp. 91-115) Cham, Switzerland: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-44292-7_5
2020
Conference Publication
Crossing boundaries: fostering collaboration between mathematics educators and mathematicians in initial teacher education programmes
Goos, Merrilyn (2020). Crossing boundaries: fostering collaboration between mathematics educators and mathematicians in initial teacher education programmes. Jonathan M. Borwein Commemorative Conference, Newcastle, NSW, Australia, 25-29 September 2017. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-36568-4_9
2020
Book Chapter
Looking back and taking stock: reflections on the MERGA Research Review 2012–2015
Makar, Katie, Dole, Shelley, Visnovska, Jana, Goos, Merrilyn, Bennison, Anne and Fry, Kym (2020). Looking back and taking stock: reflections on the MERGA Research Review 2012–2015. Research in mathematics education in Australasia 2016–2019. (pp. 7-26) edited by Jennifer Way, Catherine Attard, Judy Anderson, Janette Bobis, Heather McMaster and Katherin Cartwright. Singapore: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-981-15-4269-5_2
2019
Journal Article
Understanding and promoting students’ mathematical thinking: a review of research published in ESM
Goos, Merrilyn and Kaya, Sila (2019). Understanding and promoting students’ mathematical thinking: a review of research published in ESM. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 103 (1), 7-25. doi: 10.1007/s10649-019-09921-7
Funding
Supervision
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Supervision history
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Issues in the transition from secondary school to university mathematics: student, teacher, and lecturer perspectives
Principal Advisor
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2017
Doctor Philosophy
Education and Training Reforms for the Future, 1996-2006: Policy Ideas, Networks and Interventions
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Roger Scott, Professor Brian Head
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2016
Doctor Philosophy
Teacher identity as an embedder-of-numeracy: identifying ways to support teachers to promote numeracy learning across the curriculum
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Katie Makar
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Students' perspectives on quantitative skills in an undergraduate science curriculum: A mixed methods study of the experienced curriculum
Principal Advisor
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Learning Mathematics with Technology from a Social Perspective: A Study of Secondary Students' Iindividual and Collaborative Practices in a Technologically Rich Mathematics Classroom
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Peter Galbraith
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Exploiting the Internet for Teacher Professional Development and Mathematics Teaching and Learning: An Ethnographic Intervention
Principal Advisor
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Group learning that supports inclusive classroom practices
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Robert Gilbert
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2007
Doctor Philosophy
TEACHER AGENCY: A GROUNDED TOPOLOGY OF CARE
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Martin Mills
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2006
Doctor Philosophy
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF STATISTICS: EDUCATIONAL ISSUES AND PRACTICES
Principal Advisor
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2004
Doctor Philosophy
Dance through a sociocultural lens
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Peter Renshaw
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2003
Doctor Philosophy
WHO HELPS WHOM?: A STUDY OF LEARNING NETWORKS
Principal Advisor
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2014
Doctor Philosophy
Students' attitudes, learning behaviours and achievement in undergraduate mathematics: A longitudinal study
Joint Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Michael Bulmer, Associate Professor Barbara Maenhaut
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2024
Doctor Philosophy
The landscape of mathematics vocabulary in Australian secondary school mathematics classrooms
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Jana Visnovska
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2012
Doctor Philosophy
Students Engaging With Professional Mathematical Software: A Study of First-Year University Mathematics Learning with Matlab
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Emeritus Professor Peter Galbraith
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2009
Doctor Philosophy
Managing Globalisation: Governing the subjects and spaces of Queensland education in the first decade of the 21st century
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Martin Mills
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2008
Doctor Philosophy
Gender inclusivity in secondary chemistry: a study of the story behind participation and performance patterns in secondary school chemistry
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Martin Mills
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Doctor Philosophy
LANGUAGE AND POWER AT THE PRESCHOOL: THE COMPETENT INTERACTIONAL WORK OF 'LITTLE CHILDREN' IN HOME-PRESCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Honorary Professor Martin Mills
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- Technology and teaching maths
- Technology in teaching
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