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

271 works between 1994 and 2025
All (271) Journal Article (89) Book Chapter (43) Conference Publication (118) Book (9) Other Outputs (5) Edited Outputs (7)

61 - 80 of 271 works

2014

Journal Article

Creating opportunities to learn in mathematics education: a sociocultural perspective

Goos, Merrilyn (2014). Creating opportunities to learn in mathematics education: a sociocultural perspective. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 26 (3), 439-457. doi: 10.1007/s13394-013-0102-7

Creating opportunities to learn in mathematics education: a sociocultural perspective

2014

Journal Article

Researcher-teacher relationships and models for teaching development in mathematics education

Goos, Merrilyn (2014). Researcher-teacher relationships and models for teaching development in mathematics education. ZDM: The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 46 (2), 189-200. doi: 10.1007/s11858-013-0556-9

Researcher-teacher relationships and models for teaching development in mathematics education

2014

Journal Article

Navigating the career transition from industry to academia

Wilson, Michael John, Wood, Leigh, Solomonides, Ian, Dixon, Peter and Goos, Merrilyn (2014). Navigating the career transition from industry to academia. Industry and Higher Education, 28 (1), 5-13. doi: 10.5367/ihe.2014.0189

Navigating the career transition from industry to academia

2014

Book Chapter

Communities of practice in mathematics teacher education

Goos, Merrilyn (2014). Communities of practice in mathematics teacher education. Encyclopedia of mathematics education. (pp. 82-84) edited by Stephen Lerman. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-4978-8_26

Communities of practice in mathematics teacher education

2014

Other Outputs

Down the rabbit hole: navigating the transition from industry to academia

Wilson, Michael John, Wood, Leigh N., Solomonides, Ian, Goos, Merrilyn E. and Dixon, Peter A. (2014). Down the rabbit hole: navigating the transition from industry to academia. Learning Excellence and Development (LEAD) series Sydney, NSW, Australia: Australian Government Office for Learning and Teaching.

Down the rabbit hole: navigating the transition from industry to academia

2014

Conference Publication

Numeracy across the curriculum

Goos, Merrilyn E., Forgasz, Helen and Geiger, Vince (2014). Numeracy across the curriculum. PME 38/PME-NA 36, Vancouver, Canada, 15-20 July 2014. Vancouver, Canada: PME.

Numeracy across the curriculum

2014

Book Chapter

Curriculum intent, teacher professional development and student learning in numeracy

Geiger, Vince, Goos, Merrilyn and Dole, Shelley L. (2014). Curriculum intent, teacher professional development and student learning in numeracy. Mathematics curriculum in school education. (pp. 473-492) edited by Yeping Li and Glenda Lappan. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-7560-2_22

Curriculum intent, teacher professional development and student learning in numeracy

2014

Conference Publication

Inspiring mathematics and science in Australian teacher education: making connections across disciplinary contexts

Goos, Merrilyn, Beswick, Kim and Forrester, Tricia (2014). Inspiring mathematics and science in Australian teacher education: making connections across disciplinary contexts. 3rd International Conference on STEM Education, Vancouver, Canada, 15-20 July 2014. Vancouver, Canada: STEM Media.

Inspiring mathematics and science in Australian teacher education: making connections across disciplinary contexts

2014

Conference Publication

Mathematics Teacher Educators' Knowledge

Beswick, Kim, Goos, Merrilyn and Chapman, Olive (2014). Mathematics Teacher Educators' Knowledge. PME 38/PME-NA 36, Vancouver. Canada, 15-20 July 2014. Vancouver, Canada: PME.

Mathematics Teacher Educators' Knowledge

2014

Journal Article

Editorial

Goos, Merrilyn (2014). Editorial. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 85 (1), 1-2. doi: 10.1007/s10649-013-9524-0

Editorial

2014

Conference Publication

Devising principles of design for numeracy tasks

Geiger, Vince, Goos, Merrilyn, Forgasz, Helen and Bennison, Anne (2014). Devising principles of design for numeracy tasks. MERGA 37: Curriculum in focus: Research guided practice, Sydney, Australia, 29 June -3 July 2014. Adelaide, SA, Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA).

Devising principles of design for numeracy tasks

2014

Conference Publication

Mathematics at university: Practices, values and participation

Hernandez-Martinez, Paul and Goos, Merrilyn E. (2014). Mathematics at university: Practices, values and participation. PME 38/PME-NA 36, Vancouve, Canada, 15-20 July 2014. Vancouver, Canada: PME.

Mathematics at university: Practices, values and participation

2014

Book Chapter

Mathematics classroom assessment

Goos, Merrilyn (2014). Mathematics classroom assessment. Encyclopedia of mathematics education. (pp. 413-417) edited by Stephen Lerman. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-4978-8_104

Mathematics classroom assessment

2014

Conference Publication

The challenges of teaching mathematics with digital technologies - the evolving role of the teacher

Clark-Wilson, Alison, Aldon, Gilles, Annalisa Cusi, Goos, Merrilyn, Haspekian, Mariam, Robutti, Ornella and Thomas, Mike (2014). The challenges of teaching mathematics with digital technologies - the evolving role of the teacher. PME 38/PME-NA 36, Vancouv, Canada, 15-20 July 2014. Vancouver, Canada: PME.

The challenges of teaching mathematics with digital technologies - the evolving role of the teacher

2014

Book Chapter

Technology integration in secondary school mathematics: the development of teachers' professional identities

Goos, Merrilyn (2014). Technology integration in secondary school mathematics: the development of teachers' professional identities. The Mathematics Teacher in the Digital Era: An International Perspective on Technology Focused Professional Development. (pp. 139-161) edited by Alison Clark-Wilson, Ornella Robutti and Nathalie Sinclair. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-94-007-4638-1_7

Technology integration in secondary school mathematics: the development of teachers' professional identities

2014

Book Chapter

Transforming professional practice in numeracy teaching

Goos, Merrilyn, Vince Geiger and Dole, Shelley (2014). Transforming professional practice in numeracy teaching. Transforming mathematics instruction: multiple approaches and practices. (pp. 81-102) edited by Yeping Li, Edward A. Silver and Shiqi Li. New York, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-04993-9_6

Transforming professional practice in numeracy teaching

2013

Journal Article

Development and application of a two-tier diagnostic instrument to assess middle-years students' proportional reasoning

Hilton, Annette, Hilton, Geoff, Dole, Shelley and Goos, Merrilyn (2013). Development and application of a two-tier diagnostic instrument to assess middle-years students' proportional reasoning. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 25 (4), 523-545. doi: 10.1007/s13394-013-0083-6

Development and application of a two-tier diagnostic instrument to assess middle-years students' proportional reasoning

2013

Journal Article

Kitchen gardens: contexts for developing proportional reasoning

Hilton, Annette, Hilton, Geoff, Dole, Shelley, Goos, Merrilyn and O'Brien, Mia (2013). Kitchen gardens: contexts for developing proportional reasoning. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 18 (2), 21-26.

Kitchen gardens: contexts for developing proportional reasoning

2013

Conference Publication

Teacher identity and numeracy: developing an analytic lens for understanding numeracy teacher identity

Bennison, Anne and Goos, Merrilyn (2013). Teacher identity and numeracy: developing an analytic lens for understanding numeracy teacher identity. 36th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA 36), Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 7-11 July 2013. Melbourne, VIC, Australia: MERGA.

Teacher identity and numeracy: developing an analytic lens for understanding numeracy teacher identity

2013

Conference Publication

Considering density through a numeracy lens: implications for science teaching

Dole, Shelley, Hilton, Geoff, Hilton, Annette and Goos, Merrilyn (2013). Considering density through a numeracy lens: implications for science teaching. NPSE2013: International Conference New Perspectives in Science Education. 2nd Edition, Florence, Italy, 14-15 March, 2013. Limena, Italia: libreriauniversitaria.it.

Considering density through a numeracy lens: implications for science teaching

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
  • Education - mathematics
  • Education - teachers
  • Education and technology
  • Mathematics education
  • Teacher education
  • Teaching maths
  • Technology and teaching maths
  • Technology in teaching
  • University teaching

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