Robyn Pierce

University students' conceptions of mathematical symbols and expressions

KE Chin, R Pierce

Journal article  |  2019  |  EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education

Aligning Online Mathematical Problem Solving with the Australian Curriculum

Duncan Symons, R Pierce

Conference Proceedings  |  2018

The current Australian Curriculum mandates that technology be utilised to support students to “investigate, create and communicate..

Interviews Reveal Year 8 Student's Struggle to Generalise Solutions to reverse Fraction Tasks

C Pearn, W Stephens, R Pierce

Conference Proceedings  |  2018

The links between fractional knowledge and readiness for algebra have been highlighted by many researchers such as Wu (2001); Jaco..

Diagram Effective or Diagram Dependent? ...

Catherine Pearn, W Stephens, Robyn Pierce

Conference Proceedings  |  2018

This paper will focus on two students who depended on diagrammatic representations in both a Fraction Screening Test and in a subs..

Symbolic Synonyms

M Begg, R Pierce, K Chin

Journal article  |  2017  |  AMSI Calculate Teacher Resources

When students are drilled, and undertake practice using algebraic expressions which always employ the same letters, they may not r..

Met-Before

M Begg, R Pierce, KE Chin

Journal article  |  2017  |  AMSI Calculate Teacher Resources

Interpreting symbols is not as easy as we perceive. Many students face difficulties in interpreting the meanings of symbols they h..

Communicating like a Mathematician

M Begg, R Pierce, KE Chin

Journal article  |  2017  |  AMSI Calculate Teacher Resources

Students’ working is often peppered with incorrect usage of symbols and very little written explanation of methodology. When read ..

Mathematical writing and writing mathematics: The transition from secondary to university mathematics

R Pierce, C Bardini

Conference Proceedings  |  2017

This paper reports findings from research on students’ use and understanding of mathematical symbols, which has been recognised as..

Transitions in Language use in Primary School Online Mathematical Problem Solving.

D Symons, R Pierce

Conference Proceedings  |  2017

Online text discussion highlights “teachable moments”. A Bakhtinian lens is used to examine upper primary school students’ use of ..

Reverse fraction tasks reveal algebraic thinking

C Pearn, R Pierce, WM Stephens

Conference Proceedings  |  2017

Structure Sense: A precursor to competency in undergraduate mathematics

J Vincent, R Pierce, C Bardini

Journal article  |  2017  |  Australian Senior Mathematics Journal

Despite having passed the required level of secondary mathematics, many tertiary students struggle with first year tertiary mathem..

Mathematical language exposed online

D Symons, R Pierce

Conference Proceedings  |  2017

Incomprehensible workings followed by "correct answers"

M Begg, R Pierce, A McAndrew

Conference Proceedings  |  2017

Lecturers and teachers lament over the difficulties their students have writing coherent mathematical statements. Students’ habitu..

First year university students’ difficulties with mathematical symbols: the lecturer/tutor perspective

R PIERCE, M Begg

Conference Proceedings  |  2017

School and university mathematics: do they speak the same language? Our university mathematics students come from amongst the succ..

A CAS Project Ten Years On

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Journal article  |  2016  |  The Mathematics Teacher

Exploring collaborative online problem solving as opportunity for primary students' development of positive Mathematical Identity

D SYMONS, R Pierce, C Redman

Conference Proceedings  |  2016

Misuse of the equals sign: An entrenched practice from early primary years to tertiary mathematics

J Vincent, C Bardini, R Pierce, C Pearn

Journal article  |  2015  |  Australian Senior Mathematics Journal

Mathematical language development and talk type in computer supported collaborative learning environments.

R Pierce, D Symons

Conference Proceedings  |  2015

Mathematical language in online interactions: a Bakhtinian lens.

D SYMONS, R Pierce

Presentation  |  2015

Computer algebra systems: Permitted but are they used?

R PIERCE, C Bardini

Journal article  |  2015  |  Australian Senior Mathematics Journal

Since the 1990s, computer algebra systems (CAS) have been available in Australia as hand-held devices designed for students with t..

Assumed Mathematics Knowledge: the Challenge of Symbols

C BARDINI, R Pierce

Journal article  |  2015  |  International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education

Low progression rates in the mathematical sciences are of national concern. Various programs providing student support have been i..

Contemplating symbolic literacy of first year mathematics students

C Bardini, R Pierce, J Vincent

Conference Proceedings  |  2015

Analysis of mathematical notations must consider both syntactical aspects of symbols and the underpinning mathematical concept(s) ..

Statistical literacy in a professional context.

R PIERCE, H Chick, R Wander

Conference Proceedings  |  2015

A statistical literacy hierarchy for interpreting educational system data

Robyn Pierce, Helen Chick, Jane Watson, Magdalena Les, Michael Dalton

Journal article  |  2014  |  Australian Journal of Education

Undergraduate mathematics students' understanding of the concept of function

C Bardini, R Pierce, J Vincent, D King

Journal article  |  2014  |  Indonesian Mathematical Society Journal on Mathematics Education

Overcoming algebraic misconceptions that inhibit students' progress in mathematical sciences

C Bardini, RU Pierce

Report  |  2014

Improving teachers’ professional statistical literacy

R Pierce, H Chick, R Wander

Book Chapter  |  2014  |  Springer Proceedings in Mathematics and Statistics

Undergraduate Mathematics Students' Pronumeral Misconceptions

C Bardini, JL Vincent, RU Pierce, DM King

Conference Proceedings  |  2014  |  Curriculum in Focus: Research guided practice

Teachers' perceptions of the factors influencing their engagement with statistical reports on student achievement data

Robyn Pierce, Helen Chick, Ian Gordon

Journal article  |  2013  |  Australian Journal of Education

Teaching with new technology: Four 'early majority' teachers

R Pierce, K Stacey

Journal article  |  2013  |  Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education

Workplace statistical literacy for teachers: Interpreting box plots

R Pierce, H Chick

Journal article  |  2013  |  Mathematics Education Research Journal

Gesture as data for a phenomenographic analysis of mathematical conceptions

Sandra Herbert, Robyn Pierce

Journal article  |  2013  |  International Journal of Educational Research

Technology Prompts New Understandings: The Case of Equality

C Bardini, R Oldenburg, KC Stacey, RU Pierce

Conference Proceedings  |  2013  |  Mathematics education: Yesterday, today and tomorrow: Proceedings of the 36th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia

First year university students’ understanding of functions. Over a decade after the introduction of CAS in Australian high schools, what is new?

C Bardini, RU Pierce, JL Vincent

Conference Proceedings  |  2013  |  Lighthouse Delta 2013: The 9th Delta Conference on teaching and learning of undergraduate mathematics and statistics, 24-29 November 2013, Kiama, Australia

Statistical literacy: a professional skill for today’s teachers

RU Pierce, H Chick

Journal article  |  2013  |  Curriculum & Leadership Journal

The statistical literacy needed to interpret school assessment data

H Chick, RU Pierce

Journal article  |  2013  |  Mathematics Teacher Education and Development

Revealing educationally critical aspects of rate

S Herbert, R Pierce

Journal article  |  2012  |  Educational Studies in Mathematics

Rate (of change) is an important but complicated mathematical concept describing a ratio comparing two different numeric, measurab..

TEACHING FOR STATISTICAL LITERACY: UTILISING AFFORDANCES IN REAL-WORLD DATA

Helen L Chick, Robyn Pierce

Journal article  |  2012  |  International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Improving teachers' statistical literacy

RU Pierce, HL Chick

Conference Proceedings  |  2012  |  Proceedings of the 8th Australian Conference on Teaching Statistics OZCOTS 2012

Trialling a professional statistical literacy hierarchy for teachers

RU Pierce, HL Chick, undefined Watson, undefined Dalton, undefined Les

Conference Proceedings  |  2012  |  Proceedings of the 35th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia

What is rate? Does context or representation matter?

S Herbert, R Pierce

Journal article  |  2011  |  Mathematics Education Research Journal

Teachers' intentions to use national literacy and numeracy assessment data: a pilot study

Robyn Pierce, Helen Chick

Journal article  |  2011  |  Australian Educational Researcher

Reacting to Quantitative Data: Teachers' Perceptions of Student Achievement Reports

RU Pierce, HL Chick

Conference Proceedings  |  2011  |  Mathematics: Traditions and (NEW) Practices

The design of lessons using mathematics analysis software to support multiple representations in secondary school mathematics

Robyn Pierce, Kaye Stacey, Roger Wander, Lynda Ball

Journal article  |  2011  |  Technology, Pedagogy and Education

Lesson Study for Professional Development and Research

RU Pierce, KC Stacey

Journal article  |  2011  |  Journal of Science and Mathematics Education in Southeast Asia

Teachers' Beliefs About Statistics Education

Robyn Pierce, Helen Chick

Book Chapter  |  2011  |  New Icmi Studies Series

Using Dynamic Geometry to Bring the Real World into the Classroom

RU Pierce, KC Stacey

Book Chapter  |  2011

Examining the didactic contract when handheld technology is permitted in the mathematics classroom

R Pierce, K Stacey, R Wander

Journal article  |  2010  |  ZDM - The International Journal on Mathematics Education

Linear functions: Teaching strategies and students' conceptions associated with y = mx c

R Piercea, K Stacey, C Bardini

Journal article  |  2010  |  Pedagogies: An International Journal

Mapping pedagogical opportunities provided by mathematics analysis software

R Pierce, K Stacey

Journal article  |  2010  |  International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning

Secondary Teachers' Use of Technology for Teaching Mathematics

RUP Pierce, LMB Ball

Conference Proceedings  |  2010  |  AARE Conference 2010

Helping Teachers to Make Effective Use of Real-World Examples in Statistics

HLC Chick, RUP Pierce

Conference Proceedings  |  2010  |  Data and context in statistics education: towards an evidence-based society

Interpreting Literacy and Numeracy Testing Reports: What Do Teachers Need to Know?

RUP Pierce, HLC Chick

Conference Proceedings  |  2010  |  8th International Conference on Teaching Statistics

IS IT WORTH USING CAS FOR SYMBOLIC ALGEBRA MANIPULATION IN THE MIDDLE SECONDARY YEARS? SOME TEACHERS' VIEWS

Robyn Pierce, Lynda Ball, Kaye Stacey

Journal article  |  2009  |  International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Researching principles of lesson design to realize the pedagogical opportunities of mathematics analysis software

R Pierce, K Stacey

Journal article  |  2009  |  Teaching Mathematics and its Applications

Perceptions that may affect teachers' intention to use technology in secondary mathematics classes

Robyn Pierce, Lynda Ball

Journal article  |  2009  |  Educational Studies in Mathematics

Marina's fish shop: A mathematically- and technologically-rich lesson

R WANDER, R PIERCE

Journal article  |  2009  |  Australian Mathematics Teacher

Two approaches to one lesson: The role of symbolic algebra in a CAS-enabled classroom

R WANDER, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2009  |  Mathematics: It's Mine. Proceedings of the 22nd Biennial Conference of The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc.

Investigating Students' Numerical Misconceptions in Algebra

V STEINLE, E GVOZDENKO, E PRICE, K STACEY, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2009  |  MERGA 32 Conference 2009 - Conference Proceedings

LESSON STUDY WITH A TWIST: RESEARCHING LESSON DESIGN BY STUDYING CLASSROOM IMPLEMENTATION

Robyn Pierce, Kaye Stacey

Conference Proceedings  |  2009  |  Proceedings of the 33rd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education: In Search for Theories in Mathematics Education

Revealing Conceptions of Rate of Change

S Herbert, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2009  |  MERGA 32 Conference 2009 - Conference Proceedings

An 'Emergent model' for rate of change

S Herbert, R Pierce

Journal article  |  2008  |  International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning

Massively multiplayer online role-playing games: The past, present, and future

L Achterbosch, R Pierce, G Simmons

Journal article  |  2008  |  Computers in Entertainment

Teaching Statistics at the Primary School Level: Beliefs, Affordances, and Pedagogical Content Knowledge

H CHICK, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2008  |  Proceedings of the ICMI Study 18 and 2008 IASE Round Table Conference

Editorial

R PIERCE, S Garner

Journal article  |  2008  |  Australian Senior Mathematics Journal

ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH USING EXAMPLES IN TEACHING STATISTICS

Helen L Chick, Robyn Pierce

Conference Proceedings  |  2008  |  Proceedings of the Joint Meeting of the PME 32 and PME-NA XXX

Editorial

R PIERCE, S Garner

Journal article  |  2008  |  Australian Senior Mathematics Journal

Understanding decimal numbers: a foundation for correct calculations.

Robyn U Pierce, Vicki A Steinle, Kaye C Stacey, Wanty Widjaja

Journal article  |  2008  |  International Journal of Nursing Education Scholarship

This paper reports on the effectiveness of an intervention designed to improve nursing students' conceptual understanding of decim..

Dynamic geometry enriches the design of curriculum materials for middle secondary school mathematics

R PIERCE, K STACEY

Book Chapter  |  2008

Using pedagogical maps to show the opportunities afforded by CAS for improving the teaching of mathematics

R PIERCE, K STACEY

Journal article  |  2008  |  Australian Senior Mathematics Journal

A scale for monitoring students' attitudes to learning mathematics with technology

Robyn Pierce, Kaye Stacey, Anastasios Barkatsas

Journal article  |  2007  |  Computers and Education

Editorial: Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 21(1)

R PIERCE, S Garner

Journal article  |  2007  |  Australian Senior Mathematics Journal

Editorial: Australian Senior Mathematics Journal, 21(2)

R PIERCE, S Garner

Journal article  |  2007  |  Australian Senior Mathematics Journal

Video evidence: What gestures tell us about students' understanding of rate of change

S Herbert, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2007  |  Mathematics: Essential Research, Essential Practice: Proceedings of the 30th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia

Developing algebraic insight

R PIERCE, K STACEY

Journal article  |  2007  |  Mathematics Teaching

Enhancing the image of mathematics by association with simple pleasures from real world contexts

R Pierce, K Stacey

Journal article  |  2006  |  Zentralblatt fur Didaktik der Mathematik

INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT UNDERSTANDING OF DECIMALS: AN IMPORTANT DEFICIT FOR STUDENT NURSES

Vicki Steinle, Robyn Pierce

Conference Proceedings  |  2006  |  Proceedings of the 30th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education

Potential of technology and a familiar context to enhance students' concept of rate of change

R PIERCE, S Herbert

Conference Proceedings  |  2005  |  Building Connections: Research, theory and practice. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)

CAS: To everything there is a season

S Garner, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2005  |  Mathematics - Celebrating Achievement: Proceedings of The Mathematics Association of Victoria Annual Conference 2005

Real contexts, graphics calculators and linear functions

M Andrews, S Herbert, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2005  |  Proceedings of The Mathematics Association of Victoria Annual Conference 2005

THE INFLUENCE OF A COMPUTER ALGEBRA ENVIRONMENT ON TEACHERS' PRACTICE

Margaret Kendal, Kaye Stacey, Robyn Pierce

Book Chapter  |  2005

Algebraic Insight underpins the use of CAS for modelling

R PIERCE

Journal article  |  2005  |  The Montana Mathematics Enthusiast

Mathematics from still and moving images

R PIERCE, KC STACEY, L BALL

Journal article  |  2005  |  Australian Mathematics Teacher

BMX bicycles, dirt jumps, movies and mathematics

B McCann, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2005  |  Mathematics - Celebrating Achievement: Proceedings of The Mathematical Association of Victoria Annual Conference 2005

Building students' understanding of rate of change: Year 7 to 10

S Herbert, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2005  |  Mathematics - Celebrating Achievement: Proceedings of The Mathematics Association of Victoria Annual Conference 2005

Using CAS to enrich the teaching and learning of mathematics

R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2005  |  Proceedings of the 10th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics

Linear functions and a triple influence of teaching in the development of students' algebraic expectation

R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2005  |  Proceedings of the 29th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education

A framework for monitoring progress and planning teaching towards the effective use of computer algebra systems

R Pierce, K Stacey

Journal article  |  2004  |  International Journal of Computers for Mathematical Learning

Teaching linear functions in context with graphics calculators: Students' responses and the impact of the approach on their use of algebraic symbols

C Bardini, RU Pierce, K Stacey

Journal article  |  2004  |  International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education

Mathematics From Still and Moving Images

R PIERCE, KC STACEY, LM BALL

Conference Proceedings  |  2004  |  Towards Excellence in Mathematics: Proceedings of the Forty-first Annual Conference of the Mathematics Association of Victoria

Gifted are lifted higher: An exploration of the development of higher order thinking skills of gifted students playing strategy games

R PIERCE, S Herbert

Journal article  |  2004  |  TalentEd

Computer Algebra Systems and Algebra: Curriculum, Assessment, Teaching, and Learning

M Thomas, J Monaghan, R PIERCE

Book Chapter  |  2004

Monitoring Progress in Algebra in a CAS Active Context: Symbol Sense, Algebraic Insight and Algebraic Expectation

R PIERCE, KC STACEY

Journal article  |  2004  |  International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education

Learning and teaching algebra

E Warren, R PIERCE

Book Chapter  |  2004

CAS: Student engagement requires unambiguous advantages

R PIERCE, S Herbert, J Giri

Conference Proceedings  |  2004  |  Mathematics Education for the Third Millennium: Towards 2010. Proceedings of the 27th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)

Interactive animation provides a vehicle for exploring students' understandings of derivatives

R PIERCE, L Atkinson

Conference Proceedings  |  2004  |  Innovation, Networking, Opportunity. Proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)

CAS: Trainer wheels for algebra using T189

LM BALL, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2004  |  Towards Excellence in Mathematics

Learning to Use CAS: Voices from the Classroom

R PIERCE, KC STACEY

Conference Proceedings  |  2004  |  Proceedings of the 28th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education - PME28

Recognising Equivalent Algebraic Expressions: An Important Component Of Algebraic Expectation For Working With CAS

LM BALL, R PIERCE, KC STACEY

Conference Proceedings  |  2003  |  Proceedings of the 2003 Joint Meeting of PME and PMENA

Undergraduate Mathematics Curricula - A New Angle

R PIERCE, C Turville, J Giri

Journal article  |  2003  |  New Zealand Journal of Mathematics

L'influence des environnements de calcul formel sur les modes de travail des enseignants (The influence of a computer algebra environment on teachers' practice)

MA KENDAL, KC STACEY, R PIERCE

Book Chapter  |  2002

Changes of names, contents and attitudes to mathematical units

C Turville, R PIERCE, E Barker, J Giri

Conference Proceedings  |  2002  |  Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics (at the undergraduate level)

Using CAS-calculators requires algebraic insight

R PIERCE

Journal article  |  2002  |  Australian Senior Mathematics Journal

Algebraic insight: the algebra needed to use computer algebra systems

R PIERCE, KC STACEY

Journal article  |  2002  |  Mathematics Teacher

Making statistics relevant for undergraduate nurses

P Martin, R PIERCE, J Giri

Conference Proceedings  |  2002  |  Proceedings of the Sixth International Conference on Teaching Statistics

Statistics for Starters

P Martin, R PIERCE

Book  |  2002

Monitoring effective use of computer algebra systems

R PIERCE, KC STACEY

Conference Proceedings  |  2002  |  Mathematics in the South Pacific (Proceedings of the 25th annual conference of the mathematics education research group of Australasia)

Teaching with CAS in a time of transition

KC STACEY, MA KENDAL, R PIERCE

Journal article  |  2002  |  International Journal of Computer Algebra in Mathematics Education

Assessing algebraic expectation

LM BALL, KC STACEY, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2001  |  Numeracy and Beyond

A framework for algebraic insight.

KC STACEY, R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2001  |  Numeracy and Beyond

Algebraic Insight for an Intelligent Partnership with CAS

R PIERCE

Conference Proceedings  |  2001  |  Proceedings of the 12th ICMI Study Conference: The Future of the Teaching and Learning of Algebra

Reflections on the changing pedagogical use of computer algebra systems: assistance for doing or learning mathematics

R PIERCE, KC STACEY

Journal article  |  2001  |  Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Observations on students' responses to learning in a CAS environment

R Pierce, K Stacey

Journal article  |  2001  |  Mathematics Education Research Journal