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)

181 - 200 of 274 works

2007

Conference Publication

Supporting an investigative approach to teaching secondary school mathematics: A professional development model

Goos, Merrilyn, Dole, Shelley and Makar, Katie (2007). Supporting an investigative approach to teaching secondary school mathematics: A professional development model. Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Conference, Hobart, Australia, 2-6 July 2007. Adelaide, Australia: MERGA.

Supporting an investigative approach to teaching secondary school mathematics: A professional development model

2007

Book

Teaching Secondary School Mathematics: Research and Practice for the 21st Century

Goos, M. E., Stillman, G. and Vale, C. (2007). Teaching Secondary School Mathematics: Research and Practice for the 21st Century. 1 ed. Crows Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin.

Teaching Secondary School Mathematics: Research and Practice for the 21st Century

2007

Conference Publication

Interpreting data about the confidence of course co-ordinators as assessment leaders and the factors that influence their assessment decision-making

Hughes, C. P. and Goos, M. E. (2007). Interpreting data about the confidence of course co-ordinators as assessment leaders and the factors that influence their assessment decision-making. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) Conference, University of South Australia, Adelaide, 8-11 July, 2007. Milperra, NSW: Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Inc.

Interpreting data about the confidence of course co-ordinators as assessment leaders and the factors that influence their assessment decision-making

2007

Conference Publication

Teachers researching with university academics

Novotna, J. and Goos, M. (2007). Teachers researching with university academics. 31st Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Seoul, Korea, 8-13 July 2007. Seoul, Korea: PME.

Teachers researching with university academics

2007

Conference Publication

Technology-enriched teaching of secondary mathematics: Factors influencing innovative practice

Goos, M. E. and Bennison, A. (2007). Technology-enriched teaching of secondary mathematics: Factors influencing innovative practice. Mathematics: Essential Research, Essential Practice, Wrest Point Hotel Casino, Hobart, TAS, 2-6 July, 2007. Adelaide, SA: MERGA Inc.

Technology-enriched teaching of secondary mathematics: Factors influencing innovative practice

2006

Conference Publication

An online community of practice for pre-service and beginning teachers of secondary mathematics

Goos, Merrilyn and Bennison, Anne (2006). An online community of practice for pre-service and beginning teachers of secondary mathematics. Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Prague, Czech Republic, 16-21 July, 2006. Prague, Czech Republic: Charles University.

An online community of practice for pre-service and beginning teachers of secondary mathematics

2006

Conference Publication

Understanding technology integration in secondary mathematics: Theorising the role of the teacher

Goos, M. E. (2006). Understanding technology integration in secondary mathematics: Theorising the role of the teacher. Digital Technologies and Mathematics Teaching and Learning: Rethinking the Terrain, Hanoi University of Technology, 3-8 December, 2006. Hanoi: Hanoi Institute of Technology.

Understanding technology integration in secondary mathematics: Theorising the role of the teacher

2006

Journal Article

License to thrill or live and let die?

Goos, M E (2006). License to thrill or live and let die?. Principal Matters, Spring (1), 6-8.

License to thrill or live and let die?

2006

Conference Publication

Technology-enriched mathematics learning: What is the teacher's role

Goos, M. E. (2006). Technology-enriched mathematics learning: What is the teacher's role. The 11th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics (ATCM 2006), Hong Kong, China, 12-16 December 2006. Virginia. U.S.A.: Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics.

Technology-enriched mathematics learning: What is the teacher's role

2006

Journal Article

Why teachers matter

Goos, M E (2006). Why teachers matter. The Australian Mathematics Teacher, 62 (4), 8-13.

Why teachers matter

2006

Conference Publication

Creating learning spaces

Goos, M E (2006). Creating learning spaces. Identities, Cultures and Learning Spaces, Canberra, ACT, 1-5 July 2006. Adelaide, SA: MERGA Inc.

Creating learning spaces

2006

Conference Publication

Living in the gap: A tale of two different types of researchers

Geiger, V. and Goos, M E (2006). Living in the gap: A tale of two different types of researchers. Identities, Cultures and Learning Spaces, Canberra, ACT, 1-5 July 2006. Adelaide, SA: MERGA Inc.

Living in the gap: A tale of two different types of researchers

2006

Journal Article

In search of practical wisdom: A conversation between researcher and teacher

Goos, Merrilyn and Geiger, Vince (2006). In search of practical wisdom: A conversation between researcher and teacher. For the Learning of Mathematics, 26 (2), 33-35.

In search of practical wisdom: A conversation between researcher and teacher

2005

Journal Article

A sociocultural analysis of the development of pre-service and beginning teachers’ pedagogical identities as users of technology

Goos, Merrilyn (2005). A sociocultural analysis of the development of pre-service and beginning teachers’ pedagogical identities as users of technology. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 8 (1), 35-59. doi: 10.1007/s10857-005-0457-0

A sociocultural analysis of the development of pre-service and beginning teachers’ pedagogical identities as users of technology

2005

Conference Publication

The role of online discussion in building a community of practice for beginning teachers of secondary mathematics

Goos, Merrilyn and Bennison, Anne (2005). The role of online discussion in building a community of practice for beginning teachers of secondary mathematics. Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, 7-9 July, 2005. Sydney, Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.

The role of online discussion in building a community of practice for beginning teachers of secondary mathematics

2005

Conference Publication

A framework for examining numeracy education partnerships between families, schools and communities

Goos, M. E. and Lowrie, T. (2005). A framework for examining numeracy education partnerships between families, schools and communities. 4th Internat . Conf. on Mathematics Education & Sociey, Gold Coast, 2-6 July, 2005. Brisbane: Griffith Univ.

A framework for examining numeracy education partnerships between families, schools and communities

2005

Conference Publication

Dangerous liaisons - Home-business-school numeracy networks

Coco, A., Kostogriz, A., Goos, M. and Jolly, L. (2005). Dangerous liaisons - Home-business-school numeracy networks. Annual conference of the Australian Association for Research in Education, Sydney, Australia, 27 November-1 December 2005. Sydney: AARE.

Dangerous liaisons - Home-business-school numeracy networks

2005

Conference Publication

Mathematics in school and community in primary years: possible effects on choosing engineering as a career

Jolly, L., Goos, M. E. and Smith, A. (2005). Mathematics in school and community in primary years: possible effects on choosing engineering as a career. Australasian Society for Engineering Education, Sydney, 26-29 September, 2005. Brisbane: Australasian Association for Engineering Education.

Mathematics in school and community in primary years: possible effects on choosing engineering as a career

2005

Conference Publication

Learning to teach secondary school mathematics: A case of multiple learning environments

Goos, M. E. (2005). Learning to teach secondary school mathematics: A case of multiple learning environments. European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction, Nicosia, Cyprus, 22-27 August, 2005. Cyprus: University of Cyprus.

Learning to teach secondary school mathematics: A case of multiple learning environments

2005

Book Chapter

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

Goos, M. E. and Askin, C. (2005). Towards numeracy across the curriculum: Integrating mathematics and science in the middle years. Innovations in Numeracy Teaching in the Middle Years. (pp. 125-141) edited by R. Zevenbergen. ACT: Australian Curriculum Studies Association.

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

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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