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.
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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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2011
Conference Publication
Beginning teachers’ mathematical knowledge: What is needed?
Callingham, Rosemary, Beswick, Kim, Chick, Helen, Clark, Julie, Goos, Merrilyn, Kissane, Barry, Serow, Pep, Thornton, Steve and Tobias, Steve (2011). Beginning teachers’ mathematical knowledge: What is needed?. Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) and the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) Conference 2011, Alice Springs, NT, Australia, 3-7 July 2011. Adelaide, Australia: AAMT and MERGA.
2011
Conference Publication
The learning and development of mathematics teacher educator-researchers
Goos, Merrilyn, Chapman, Olive, Brown, Laurinda and Novotna, Jarmila (2011). The learning and development of mathematics teacher educator-researchers. 35th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Ankara, Turkey, 10-15 July 2011. Ankara, Turkey: PME.
2011
Book Chapter
Technology integration in secondary mathematics: Enhancing the professionalisation of prospective teachers
Goos, Merrilyn (2011). Technology integration in secondary mathematics: Enhancing the professionalisation of prospective teachers. Constructing knowledge for teaching secondary mathematics: Tasks to enhance prospective and practicing teacher learning. (pp. 209-225) edited by Orit Zaslavsky and Peter Sullivan. New York, United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-0-387-09812-8
2011
Conference Publication
Diversity or Uniformity: Dilemmas and Challenges for Teacher Education
Goos, Merrilyn and Callingham, Rosemary (2011). Diversity or Uniformity: Dilemmas and Challenges for Teacher Education. AARE Conference, Hobart, TAS, Australia, 27 November - 1 December 2011.
2011
Conference Publication
Integrating mathematics and the life sciences to better prepare graduates for medical school
Matthews, Kelly, Adams, Peter and Goos, Merrilyn E. (2011). Integrating mathematics and the life sciences to better prepare graduates for medical school. Joint Mathematics Meetings, New Orleans, LA, U.S.A., 6-9 January 2011.
2011
Conference Publication
The role of digital technologies in numeracy
Geiger, Vince, Dole, Shelley and Goos, Merrilyn (2011). The role of digital technologies in numeracy. 35th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Ankara, Turkey, 10-15 July 2011. Ankara, Turkey: PME.
2011
Conference Publication
Teacher professional learning in numeracy: Trajectories through a model for numeracy in the 21st century
Geiger, Vince, Goos, Merrilyn and Dole, Shelley (2011). Teacher professional learning in numeracy: Trajectories through a model for numeracy in the 21st century. Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) and the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) Conference 2011, Alice Springs, NT, Australia, 3-7 July 2011. Adelaide, SA, Australia: AAMT and MERGA.
2010
Journal Article
An investigation of the confidence levels of course/subject coordinators in undertaking aspects of their assessment responsibilities
Goos, Merrilyn and Hughes, Clair (2010). An investigation of the confidence levels of course/subject coordinators in undertaking aspects of their assessment responsibilities. Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 35 (3), 315-324. doi: 10.1080/02602930903221477
2010
Journal Article
What counts? Technology and mathematics teaching and learning
Goos, Merrilyn (2010). What counts? Technology and mathematics teaching and learning. Teacher, 2010 (215), 22-25.
2010
Journal Article
CAS-enabled technologies as ‘agents provocateurs’ in teaching and learning mathematical modelling in secondary school classrooms
Geiger, Vince, Faragher, Rhonda and Goos, Merrilyn (2010). CAS-enabled technologies as ‘agents provocateurs’ in teaching and learning mathematical modelling in secondary school classrooms. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 22 (2), 48-68. doi: 10.1007/BF03217565
2010
Journal Article
Using the principles of Bio2010 to develop an introductory, interdisciplinary course for Biology students
Matthews, Kelly E., Adams, Peter and Goos, Merrilyn (2010). Using the principles of Bio2010 to develop an introductory, interdisciplinary course for Biology students. CBE Life Sciences Education, 9 (3), 290-297. doi: 10.1187/cbe.10-03-0034
2010
Journal Article
Learning to teach mathematics with technology : A survey of the professional development needs, experiences and impacts
Bennison, Anne and Goos, Merrilyn (2010). Learning to teach mathematics with technology : A survey of the professional development needs, experiences and impacts. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 22 (1), 31-56. doi: 10.1007/BF03217558
2010
Journal Article
Theoretical perspectives on mathematics teacher change
Goos, Merrilyn and Geiger, Vince (2010). Theoretical perspectives on mathematics teacher change. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 13 (6), 499-507. doi: 10.1007/s10857-010-9166-4
2010
Conference Publication
An investigation of the confidence levels of course/subject coordinators in undertaking aspects of their assessment responsibilities
Goos, M and Hughes, C (2010). An investigation of the confidence levels of course/subject coordinators in undertaking aspects of their assessment responsibilities. Challenging Assessment : The Fourth Biennial EARLI/Northumbria Assessment Conference, Berlin, Germany, 27-29 August 2008. Oxon, U.K.: Routledge. doi: 10.1080/02602930903221477
2010
Conference Publication
The learning and development of mathematics teacher educators-researchers
Goos, Merrilyn, Chapman, Olive, Brown, Laurinda and Novotna, Jarmila (2010). The learning and development of mathematics teacher educators-researchers. 34th Conference of the International-Group-for-the-Psychology-of-Mathematics-Education, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 18-23 July, 2010. Prague, Czech Republic: The International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.
2010
Conference Publication
Developing diverse professional learning pathways for academics
Webster-Wright, A. and Goos, M. (2010). Developing diverse professional learning pathways for academics. 5th EARLI SIG 14 conference on Learning and Professional Development, Munich, Germany, 25-27 August 2010.
2010
Journal Article
A sociocultural framework for understanding technology integration in secondary school mathematics
Goos, Merrilyn (2010). A sociocultural framework for understanding technology integration in secondary school mathematics. PNA, 5 (1), 1-10.
2010
Conference Publication
Numeracy across the curriculum
Goos, Merrilyn, Dole, Shelly and Geiger, Vince (2010). Numeracy across the curriculum. 34th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Belo Horizonte, Brazil, 18-23 July, 2010. Praha, Czech Republic: The International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.
2010
Book Chapter
Teachers and teaching: Theoretical perspectives and issues concerning classroom implementation
Goos, Merrilyn, Soury-Lavergne, Sophie, Assude, Teresa, Brown, Jill, Kong, Chow Ming, Glover, Derek, Grugeon, Brigitte, Laborde, Colette, Lavicza, Zsolt, Miller, Dave and Sinclair, Margaret (2010). Teachers and teaching: Theoretical perspectives and issues concerning classroom implementation. Mathematics education and technology - Rethinking the terrain: The 17th ICMI study. (pp. 311-328) edited by Celia Hoyles. New York: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4419-0146-0_14
2010
Conference Publication
Auditing the numeracy demands of the middle years curriculum
Goos, Merrilyn, Geiger, Vince and Dole, Shelley (2010). Auditing the numeracy demands of the middle years curriculum. MERGA33 – 2010 Shaping the Future of Mathematics Education, Fremantle, Western Australia, 3-7 July 2010. Australia: MERGA Inc..
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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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