LOCAL PRESENTATIONS

Ross, A. (2009). Research in the classroom. Talk presented at the Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Conference, Tucson, AZ. 

Ross, A. (2008). Teaching proportional reasoning to meet NCTM Standards and CFP. Talk presented at the Los Angeles City Teachers of Mathematics Conference, Los Angeles, CA. 

Ross, A. (2008). Computer simulations and probability in grades 6-8. Talk presented at the Microcomputers in Education Conference, Phoenix, AZ.

Ross, A. (2008). Virtual manipulatives: Enhancing middle school students’ algebraic understanding. Talk presented at the Mathematics Educator Appreciation Day Conference, Tucson, AZ.

Ross, A. (2005, January). Investigating the effects of manipulative use on middle school students’ understanding of equations. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Educational Research Exchange, College Station, TX.

Allen, G. D., Jolly, D. V., & Ross, A. (2005). MathStar: Supporting middle school mathematics. Talk presented at San Jacinto Community College Mathematics Education Conference, Houston, TX.

Allen, G. D., Jolly, D. V., & Ross, A. (2004). MathStar project: A multi-state initiative providing mathematics materials for middle school children and professional development for teachers. Talk presented at San Jacinto Community College Mathematics Education Conference, Houston, TX.

REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Ross, A., & Onwuegbuzie, A. (2009, February). Mixed methods research in mathematics education. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Sarasota, FL. 

Ross, A., & Onwuegbuzie, A. (2008, October). Prevalence of mixed methods research in mathematics education. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Georgia Educational Research Association, Savannah, GA. 

Ross, A. (2008). What's in a number? Talk presented at the Annual Northwest Mathematics Conference, Portland, OR.

Ross, A. (2008). Research-Teaching. Talk presented at the Annual Northwest Mathematics Conference, Portland, OR.

Ross, A., & Onwuegbuzie, A. (2008, February). Prevalence of mixed methods research in mathematics education. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC.

Ross, A. (2008, February). Motivation and understanding in middle school algebra classrooms. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Hilton Head, SC.

Ross, A. (2007, February). The effects of constructivist teaching approaches on middle school students’ algebraic procedural and conceptual understanding. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Eastern Educational Research Association, Clearwater, FL.

Piccolo, D., Shahin, A., Louder, H., Ross, A., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. (2006). What teaching strategies can best improve students’ understanding of algebraic concepts? Talk on papers presented at the Annual Conference of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Austin, TX.

Ross, A. (2006). Building foundations for algebra. Talk presented at Lamar State College, Orange, TX.

Ross, A. (2005, February). Investigating the effects of teaching strategies on middle school students’ understanding of equations. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Southwest Educational Research Association, New Orleans, LA.

Allen, G. D., Jolly, D. V., & Ross, A. (2005). MathStar: Multi-state project using interactive technologies. Talk presented at the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Dallas, TX.

Allen, G. D., & Ross, A. (2005). MathStar: Providing professional development opportunities to middle school mathematics teachers and reference materials to students via interactive technologies. Talk presented at the Mathematics Today: Gearing up for the Future RGVCTM Conference, Edinburg, TX.

Allen, G. D., & Ross, A. (2005). Pre-calculus course-in-a-box. Talk presented at the Mathematics Today: Gearing up for the Future RGVCTM Conference, Edinburg, TX.

NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Ross, A. (2010, March). Motivating classrooms: Impact on understanding of middle school algebra. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Conway, AR. 

Ross, A., & Onwuegbuzie, A. (2009, April). Prevalence of mixed methods research in mathematics education. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the American Educational Research Association, San Diego, CA. 

Ross, A., & Lynch, M. (2007). Online learning for mathematics teachers via e-workshops. Talk presented at the Annual Conference of the National Staff Development Council Conference, Dallas, TX.

Lynch, M., & Ross, A. (2007). NCATE report compiling for institutions. Talk presented at the Fall NCATE Institutional Orientation Conference, Crystal City, VA.

Ross, A. (2007, March). The effects of teachers’ presentations on middle school algebra students’ engagement and understanding. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, Cleveland, OH.

Lynch, M., & Ross, A. (2007). NCATE report compiling for institutions. Talk presented at the Spring NCATE Institutional Orientation Conference, Crystal City, VA.

Lynch, M., & Ross, A. (2007). NCATE report compiling. Talk presented at the Annual Conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Atlanta, GA.

Cassidy, S., Wiburg, K., Benedicto, R., Toshima, J., Saldivar, R., Ross, A., et al. (2006). MathStar project: A collaboration and collection of “electronic” resources for teachers and students. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics, St. Louis, MO.

INTERNATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

Ross, A., Jolly, D., Cassidy, S., Sims, A., & Saldivar, R. (2006).  Providing online support for middle school teachers: Three studies of success. Poster presented at the 2nd International Forum for Women in E-Learning Conference, Galveston, TX.

Harrison, D., Ross, A., Glessner, L., & Fernandez, J. (2006). MathStar, continuing education, and evaluation. Poster presented at the 2nd International Forum for Women in E-Learning Conference, Galveston, TX.