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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Honorary Professor Merrilyn Goos is:
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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)

141 - 160 of 274 works

2010

Book

Numeracy in the learning areas (middle years): Final report

Goos, M., Dole, S. and Geiger, V. (2010). Numeracy in the learning areas (middle years): Final report.

Numeracy in the learning areas (middle years): Final report

2009

Journal Article

Productive Pedagogies: A redefined methodology for analysing quality teacher practice

Mills, Martin, Goos, Merrilyn, Keddie, Amanda, Honan, Eileen, Pendergast, Donna, Gilbert, Rob, Nichols, Kim, Renshaw, Peter and Wright, Tony (2009). Productive Pedagogies: A redefined methodology for analysing quality teacher practice. Australian Educational Researcher, 36 (3), 67-87. doi: 10.1007/BF03216906

Productive Pedagogies: A redefined methodology for analysing quality teacher practice

2009

Conference Publication

Teacher professional identities and the integration of technology into secondary school mathematics.

Goos, Merrilyn and Bennison, Anne B. (2009). Teacher professional identities and the integration of technology into secondary school mathematics.. AARE 2008 International Education Research Conference, Brisbane, Qld, 30- November - 4 December 2008. Coldstream, Vic.: Australian Association for Research in Education.

Teacher professional identities and the integration of technology into secondary school mathematics.

2009

Conference Publication

Investigating the professional learning and development of mathematics teacher educators: A theoretical discussion and research agenda

Goos, M. (2009). Investigating the professional learning and development of mathematics teacher educators: A theoretical discussion and research agenda. Crossing divides: MERGA 32 conference, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand, July 5-9, 2009. Palmerston North by the Mathematics Education Research Groups of Australasia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Inc..

Investigating the professional learning and development of mathematics teacher educators: A theoretical discussion and research agenda

2009

Conference Publication

Building the mathematical and computational skills of science students

Matthews, K.E., Goos, M. and Adams, P. (2009). Building the mathematical and computational skills of science students. Joint Mathematics Meetings, Washington DC, United States, 5-8 January, 2009.

Building the mathematical and computational skills of science students

2009

Book Chapter

School experience during pre-service teacher education from the students' perspective

Goos, M., Arvold, B., Bednarz, N., DeBlois, L., Maheux, J., Morselli, F. and Proulx, J. (2009). School experience during pre-service teacher education from the students' perspective. The Professional Education and Development of Teachers. (pp. 83-91) edited by Even, R. and Ball, D.L.. New York: Springer Science + Business Media Inc.

School experience during pre-service teacher education from the students' perspective

2009

Journal Article

Putting it into perspective: Mathematics in the undergraduate science curriculum

Matthews, Kelly E., Adams, Peter and Goos, Merrilyn (2009). Putting it into perspective: Mathematics in the undergraduate science curriculum. International Journal of Mathematics Education in Science and Technology, 40 (7), 891-902. doi: 10.1080/00207390903199244

Putting it into perspective: Mathematics in the undergraduate science curriculum

2009

Conference Publication

Putting it into perspective: Mathematics in the undergraduate science curriculum

Matthews, K.E., Goos, M. and Adams, P. (2009). Putting it into perspective: Mathematics in the undergraduate science curriculum. 7th Bi-annual Southern Right Delta Conference, Gordon's Bay, South Africa, 29 Nov – 4 Dec, 2009.

Putting it into perspective: Mathematics in the undergraduate science curriculum

2009

Book Chapter

School Experience During Pre-Service Teacher Education from the Students’ Perspective

Goos, Merrilyn, Arvold, B., Bednarz, N., DeBlois, L., Maheux, J., Morselli, F. and Proulx, J. (2009). School Experience During Pre-Service Teacher Education from the Students’ Perspective. The Professional Education and Development of Teachers of Mathematics. (pp. 83-91) Boston, MA: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-0-387-09601-8_9

School Experience During Pre-Service Teacher Education from the Students’ Perspective

2009

Conference Publication

Teachers researching with university academics

Brown, L., Novotna, J. and Goos, M. (2009). Teachers researching with university academics. 33rd conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Thessaloniki, Greece, 14-19 July 2009. Thessaloniki, Greece: PME.

Teachers researching with university academics

2009

Conference Publication

A sociocultural framework for understanding technology integration in secondary school mathematics

Goos, M. (2009). A sociocultural framework for understanding technology integration in secondary school mathematics. 33rd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Thessaloniki, Greece, July 19-24, 2009. Thessaloniki, Greece: PME.

A sociocultural framework for understanding technology integration in secondary school mathematics

2009

Conference Publication

Problem solving and working mathematically: An Australian perspective

Clarke, D., Goos, M. and Morony, W. (2009). Problem solving and working mathematically: An Australian perspective. 13th biennial conference of the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 25-29 August 2009.

Problem solving and working mathematically: An Australian perspective

2009

Conference Publication

Translating the principles of Bio2010 into practice

Matthews, K.E., Goos, M. and Adams, P. (2009). Translating the principles of Bio2010 into practice. Joint Mathematics Meetings, Washington DC, United States, 5-8 January, 2009. Mathematical Association of America.

Translating the principles of Bio2010 into practice

2009

Book Chapter

Reforming mathematics education: Theorising teachers' and students' use of technology

Goos, M. (2009). Reforming mathematics education: Theorising teachers' and students' use of technology. Reforming Learning: Concepts, Issues and Practice in the Asia-Pacific Region. (pp. 43-66) edited by C. Ng and P. Renshaw. Netherlands: Springer.

Reforming mathematics education: Theorising teachers' and students' use of technology

2008

Journal Article

Surveying the technology landscape: Teachers' use of technology in secondary mathematics classrooms

Goos, Merrilyn and Bennison, Anne (2008). Surveying the technology landscape: Teachers' use of technology in secondary mathematics classrooms. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 20 (3), 102-130. doi: 10.1007/BF03217532

Surveying the technology landscape: Teachers' use of technology in secondary mathematics classrooms

2008

Other Outputs

Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting (QCAR) Framework Evaluation Project - Phase 1 (2006-2008)

Goos, M., Mills, M., Gilbert, R., Gowlett, C., Wright, T., Renshaw, P., Pendergast, D., Nichols, K., McGregor, G., Khan, A., Keddie, A. and Honan, E. (2008). Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting (QCAR) Framework Evaluation Project - Phase 1 (2006-2008). Brisbane, Australia: Department of Education, Training and the Arts.

Queensland Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting (QCAR) Framework Evaluation Project - Phase 1 (2006-2008)

2008

Conference Publication

Teacher learning in professional communities: The case of technology-enriched pedagogy in secondary mathematics education

Goos, M. and Bennison, A. (2008). Teacher learning in professional communities: The case of technology-enriched pedagogy in secondary mathematics education. Annual Conference of the Australian Association for Research on Education, Fremantle, W.A., 25-29 November 2007. Coldstream, Vic.: AARE.

Teacher learning in professional communities: The case of technology-enriched pedagogy in secondary mathematics education

2008

Conference Publication

Respecting diversity and choice in supporting professional learning: Outcomes from an initiative within a higher education context.

Goos, Merrilyn, Hughes, Clair and Webster-Wright, Ann (2008). Respecting diversity and choice in supporting professional learning: Outcomes from an initiative within a higher education context.. European Association for Research into Learning and Instruction: Professional Development, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland, 27-29th August, 2008.

Respecting diversity and choice in supporting professional learning: Outcomes from an initiative within a higher education context.

2008

Conference Publication

Critique and transformation in researcher-teacher relationships in mathematics education

Goos, Merrilyn (2008). Critique and transformation in researcher-teacher relationships in mathematics education. Symposium on the Occasion of the 100th Anniversary of ICMI, Rome, Italy, 5-8 March 2008. Genève, Switzerland: International Commission on Mathematical Instruction (ICMI).

Critique and transformation in researcher-teacher relationships in mathematics education

2008

Journal Article

Developing a communal identity as beginning teachers of mathematics: Emergence of an online community of practice

Goos, Merrilyn E. and Bennison, Anne (2008). Developing a communal identity as beginning teachers of mathematics: Emergence of an online community of practice. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 11 (1), 41-60. doi: 10.1007/s10857-007-9061-9

Developing a communal identity as beginning teachers of mathematics: Emergence of an online 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
  • 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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