Research

Multiple research projects being conducted in the MCP addresses various aspects of the project work. The primary research is situated in the absence of a clear research connection between professional development interventions and student achievement. Current additional research in the project centers on teacher and coach mathematics content and pedagogical content knowledge and coach leadership development.

The following research projects are being conducted through the MCP:

Harrison R., Higgins, C., Zollinger, S., Brosnan, P., and Erchick, D. (2011). Mathematics Coaching Program fidelity and its impact on student achievement. Brief research report. In Wiest, L. R., and Lamberg, T. (Eds.) Proceedings of the 33rd annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Reno, NV: University of Nevada, Reno, 1545 – 1553.

Erchick, Diana B. & Brosnan, Patti (2006 – present). The Relationship Between the Mathematics Coaching Program and Student Achievement. The Ohio State University.

Grant, Melva & Hughes, Kim (2007 – 2008). Coaches Written Descriptions of Teachers‚ Changes. The Ohio State University.

Forrest, Denise, & Douglass, Lisa (2006 – 2007). Investigating How Experienced Teachers Learn Their Role As a Math Coach. The Ohio State University.

Brosnan, Patti, Erchick, Diana B. & Bucci, Terri Teal (2005-2006). Technical Assistance to Support Elementary Mathematics Coaches. The Ohio State University.