Honorary Professor Merrilyn Goos
Honorary Professor

Merrilyn Goos

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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.

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Fields of research

Curriculum and pedagogy Education

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

  • Mathematics and technology education

  • Teacher education

  • Sociocultural anlaysis of classroom discourse and interaction

  • Metacognition and mathematical thinking

Search Professor Merrilyn Goos’s works on UQ eSpace

274 works between 1994 and 2025
All (274) Journal Article (92) Book Chapter (43) Conference Publication (118) Book (9) Other Outputs (5) Edited Outputs (7)

201 - 220 of 274 works

2005

Conference Publication

Critical perspectives on partnerships: The roles of families, schools, and communities in numeracy education

Goos, M. E., Jolly, L., Lowrie, T. and Kostogriz, A. (2005). Critical perspectives on partnerships: The roles of families, schools, and communities in numeracy education. Crowne Plaza, Surfers Paradise, Gold Coast, 4-6 July, 2005. Brisbane: Grifffith Univ.

Critical perspectives on partnerships: The roles of families, schools, and communities in numeracy education

2005

Journal Article

What counts in mathematics education? A Brazilian experience

Goos, M. E. (2005). What counts in mathematics education? A Brazilian experience. Teaching Mathematics, 28-29.

What counts in mathematics education? A Brazilian experience

2005

Conference Publication

A sociocultural analysis of learning to teach

Goos, M. E. (2005). A sociocultural analysis of learning to teach. Psychology of Mathematics Education, Melbourne, Australia, 10-15 July, 2005. Melbourne, Vic., Australia: International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.

A sociocultural analysis of learning to teach

2005

Conference Publication

Theorising the role of experience in learning to teach secondary school mathematics

Goos, M. E. (2005). Theorising the role of experience in learning to teach secondary school mathematics. The Fifteenth ICMI Study, Brazil, 15-21 May 2005. Brazil: ICMI.

Theorising the role of experience in learning to teach secondary school mathematics

2005

Book Chapter

Using productive assessment to drive reforms in numeracy education in the middle years

Goos, M. E. and Livingstone, J. (2005). Using productive assessment to drive reforms in numeracy education in the middle years. Innovations in Numeracy Teaching in the Middle Years. (pp. 11-26) edited by R. Zevenbergen. ACT: Australian Curriculum Studies Association.

Using productive assessment to drive reforms in numeracy education in the middle years

2005

Edited Outputs

Mathematics education and society: Proceedings of the 4th International Mathematics Education and Society Conference

M. Goos, C. Kanes and R. Brown eds. (2005). Mathematics education and society: Proceedings of the 4th International Mathematics Education and Society Conference. 4th International Mathematics Education and Society conference, Brisbane, Australia, 2005. Brisbane, Australia: Centre for Learning Research, Griffith University.

Mathematics education and society: Proceedings of the 4th International Mathematics Education and Society Conference

2005

Conference Publication

Towards numeracy across the curriculum: Integrating mathematics and science in the middle years

Goos, M. E. and Askin, C.C. (2005). Towards numeracy across the curriculum: Integrating mathematics and science in the middle years. Sunshine Coast, 21-23 September, 2005.

Towards numeracy across the curriculum: Integrating mathematics and science in the middle years

2005

Conference Publication

Teachers' use of technology in secondary school mathematics classrooms

Goos, M. E. and Bennison, A. B. (2005). Teachers' use of technology in secondary school mathematics classrooms. AARE 2004 International Education Research Conference, Melbourne, Vic, 28 November - 2 December, 2004. AARE Inc..

Teachers' use of technology in secondary school mathematics classrooms

2005

Conference Publication

Home school and community partnerships for numeracy education in a remote indigenous community

Goos, M. E., Jolly, L. and Kostogriz, A. (2005). Home school and community partnerships for numeracy education in a remote indigenous community. Mathematics Education and Society, Gold Coast, Australia, July 2005. Brisbane: Cen. Learning Res. Griffith Univ.

Home school and community partnerships for numeracy education in a remote indigenous community

2004

Journal Article

Home, school and community partnerships to support children's numeracy

Goos, Merrilyn (2004). Home, school and community partnerships to support children's numeracy. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 9 (4), 18-20.

Home, school and community partnerships to support children's numeracy

2004

Book

Home, school and community partnerships to support children's numeracy

Goos, M. E., Lincoln, D., Coco, A., Frid, S., Galbraith, P., Horne, M., Jolly, L., Kostogriz, A., Lowrie, T., Short, P. M. and Gholam, M. (2004). Home, school and community partnerships to support children's numeracy. Canberra, ACT Australia: Department of Education, Science and Training.

Home, school and community partnerships to support children's numeracy

2004

Book Chapter

Interpreting commonalities and differences in technology aided learning: A contribution from zone theory

Galbraith, P. L. and Goos, M. E. (2004). Interpreting commonalities and differences in technology aided learning: A contribution from zone theory. A Challenge for Mathematics Education: To reconcile commonalities and differences. (pp. 310-317) edited by Joaquim Gimenez, Gail E. FitzSimons and Corinne Hahn. Barcelona: Grao.

Interpreting commonalities and differences in technology aided learning: A contribution from zone theory

2004

Conference Publication

Learning to teach with technology: A sociocultural analysis

Goos, M. E. (2004). Learning to teach with technology: A sociocultural analysis. 10th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Copenhagen, Denmark, 4-11 July 2004. Copenhagen, Denmark: International Congress of Mathematical Education.

Learning to teach with technology: A sociocultural analysis

2004

Conference Publication

Conceptualising, conducting and disseminating research for the public good

Short, P. M., Gholam, M., Goos, M. E. and Kostogriz, A. (2004). Conceptualising, conducting and disseminating research for the public good. AARE 2004 International Education Research Conference, Melbourne Vic, 28 November - 2 December 2004. AARE Inc..

Conceptualising, conducting and disseminating research for the public good

2004

Book Chapter

Learning to teach mathematics with technology: A sociocultural analysis

Goos, M. E. and Galbraith, P. L. (2004). Learning to teach mathematics with technology: A sociocultural analysis. A Challenge for Mathematics Education: To reconcile commonalities and differences. (pp. 282-287) edited by Joaquim Gimenez, Gail E. FitzSimons and Corinne Hahn. Barcelona: Grao.

Learning to teach mathematics with technology: A sociocultural analysis

2004

Conference Publication

Building partnerships with families and communities to support children's numeracy learning

Goos, M. E. and Jolly, L. (2004). Building partnerships with families and communities to support children's numeracy learning. 27th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Townsville, Qld, 27-30 June 2004. Sydney, Australia: MERGA, Inc..

Building partnerships with families and communities to support children's numeracy learning

2004

Journal Article

Learning mathematics in a classroom community of inquiry

Goos, M. (2004). Learning mathematics in a classroom community of inquiry. Journal For Research In Mathematics Education, 35 (4), 258-291. doi: 10.2307/30034810

Learning mathematics in a classroom community of inquiry

2004

Conference Publication

Arriving at interdisciplinarity

Jolly, L., Goos, M. E., Short, P. M. and Coco, A. (2004). Arriving at interdisciplinarity. AARE 2004 International Education Research Conference, Melbourne Vic, 28 November - 2 December 2004. AARE Inc..

Arriving at interdisciplinarity

2004

Book Chapter

Teaching and learning mathematics with computers, the internet and multimedia

Goos, M. and Cretchley, P. (2004). Teaching and learning mathematics with computers, the internet and multimedia. Research in mathematics education in Australasia 2000-2003. (pp. 151-174) edited by B. Perry, G. Anthony and C. Diezmann. Flaxton, Queensland: Post Pressed.

Teaching and learning mathematics with computers, the internet and multimedia

2004

Conference Publication

Emergence of a pre-service community of practice

Goos, M. E. and Bennison, A. B. (2004). Emergence of a pre-service community of practice. Mathematics education for the third millennium : towards 2010, Jupiter's Hotel, Townsville, 27-30 June, 2004. Sydney, Australia: MERGA, Inc..

Emergence of a pre-service community of practice

Past funding

  • 2015 - 2016
    Building an evidence base for best practice in mathematics education
    University of Tasmania
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2015
    Numeracy teaching across the curriculum in Queensland: Resources for teachers
    Queensland College of Teachers
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Inspiring mathematics and science in teacher education
    OLT Enhancing the Training of Mathematics and Science Teachers Program (ETMST)
    Open grant
  • 2014
    The application of standards-based assessment across school subjects and underlying learning objectives in the senior years of schooling
    Queensland Department of Education, Training and Employment
    Open grant
  • 2014 - 2017
    Is Maths for me? Understanding and promoting disadvantaged students' academic aspirations for Mathematics (ARC Discovery Project led by the Australian Catholic University)
    Australian Catholic University
    Open grant
  • 2013 - 2019
    The Science of Learning Research Centre
    ARC Special Research Initiative for a Science of Learning Research Centre
    Open grant
  • 2013
    Teachers using classroom data well: Identifying key features of effective practices
    Queensland College of Teachers
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2013
    Practice to academy transition
    OLT Seed Projects
    Open grant
  • 2012
    Sustaining numeracy curriculum leadership: A whole school approach
    Archdiocese of Brisbane Catholic Education
    Open grant
  • 2012 - 2014
    Enhancing numeracy learning and teaching across the curriculum
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2011 - 2014
    Enhancing proportional reasoning, a fundamental but elusive cornerstone of numeracy, through educational technology applications
    ARC Linkage Projects
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Building the culture of evidence-based practice in teacher preparation for mathematics teaching
    ALTC Competitive Grants
    Open grant
  • 2010 - 2011
    Leading numeracy learning
    Archdiocese of Brisbane Catholic Education
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2012
    Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Framework (QCAR) Phase 2 Evaluation
    Education Queensland
    Open grant
  • 2009 - 2010
    Proportional Reasoning as a Key for Numeracy: Enhancing Middle School Students' Numeracy Outcomes through Technology-Mediated Cross-Curricular Learning Activities
    UQ FirstLink Scheme
    Open grant
  • 2009
    Numeracy in the Learning Areas (Middle Years)
    Department of Education and Children's Services South Australia
    Open grant
  • 2008 - 2009
    Assessment policy and impact on practice: sharpening the policy review process in Australian universities
    ALTC Priority Projects
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Longitudinal Study of Teaching and Learning in Queensland State Schools (Initial Phase): Observation of Classroom Practice and its Relationship to Student Outcome at Baseline
    Department of Education and the Arts
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Building capacity for asessment leadership via professional development and mentoring of course coordinators
    Carrick Associate Fellowship
    Open grant
  • 2006 - 2008
    Designing Technology-Enriched Pedagogy In Secondary Mathematics Education
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2003
    Home, School and Community Partnerships to Support Children's Numeracy
    Department of Education, Science, and Training
    Open grant
  • 2002 - 2004
    The role of technology-enriched, technology-mediated learning communities in reforming mathematics teacher education
    ARC Discovery Projects
    Open grant
  • 2000 - 2001
    Technology enriched teaching and learning of secondary school mathematics: Issues in the professionalisation of beginning teachers
    UQ New Staff Research Start-Up Fund
    Open grant

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  • Collaborative learning
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  • Education and technology
  • Mathematics education
  • Teacher education
  • Teaching maths
  • Technology and teaching maths
  • Technology in teaching
  • University teaching

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