ROBERT CAPRARO

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	ROBERT CAPRARO Professor & Co-Director Aggie STEM, Teaching, Learning, and Culture
	Office#:	326 Harrington Office Building 428 Harrington Office Building
	Mail Stop:	4232
	Office Phone:	(979) 862-4665
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	Other Title:	Director STEM Collaborative & Aggie STEM
	Directory Title:	Professor & Co-Director Aggie STEM
	Primary Emphasis Area:	Mathematics Education
	Vita:	View Document
	Web Site:	http://aggiestem.tamu.edu

Short Bio

Robert M. Capraro, is Co-Director of the Aggie STEM Center and Professor Mathematics Education in the Department of Teaching Learning and Culture at Texas A&M University. Dr. Capraro's expertise is applied research in school settings, program evaluation, the teacher as change agent for STEM school improvement, and STEM student achievement. He recently received the best paper award from the International Conference on Engineering Education where he and two colleagues presented their work related to the Aggie STEM project. He is currently involved in research in four school districts and more than 20,000 students and 80 teachers. His editorial work includes Associate Editor of the American Educational Research Journal, School Science and Mathematics, and Middle Grades Research Journal and the Research Advisory Committee for the Association of Middle Level Education. He was selected as a minority scholar for 2007 by the Educational Testing Service and served as president of the Southwest Educational Research Association. He is the author or co-author of three books, several book chapters and more than 100 journal articles on mathematics education, quantitative research methods, and teacher education published in such venues as Journal of Mathematics Education, International Journal for Studies in Mathematics Education, Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, International Journal of University Teaching and Faculty Development, LEARNing Landscapes, Special Issue: Mind, Brain and Education, Journal of Mathematical Behavior, European Journal of Psychology of Education, The Journal of Mathematical Sciences and Mathematics Education, Urban Review, Journal of Urban Mathematics Education, Educational Researcher, Cognition and Instruction, Educational and Psychological Measurement. He recently was awarded a $400,000 dollar grant - - continued support by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to continue his work with developmental education bringing his total ...

Research Interests

Formal and Informal Mathematics Teaching and Learning (PBL)
Mathematical Representations/Middle Grades Mathematics Teaching and Learning
Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis of Mathematics Standards and Curriculum Materials
Science, Technoogy, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Teaching and Learning

Publications (journal articles, books, book chapters)^*

1. Corlu, M. S., Willson, V. L., Capraro, R. M., & Corlu, M. A. (in press). An exploratory study of integrated Teaching knowledge and STEM teacher education programs in Turkey. Education Sciences: Theory and Practice (In Press)

2. *Capraro, R. M., Barroso, L. R., Nite, S., Rice, D., Lincoln, Y. S., Young, J., & Young, J. (2017). Developing a useful and integrative STEM disciplinary language. International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology, 6(1), 1-11. DOI: 10.18404/ijemst.31232 (.428 impact factor SCOPUS.com)

3. Hill, K. K., Bicer, A., & Capraro, R. M. (2017). Effect of teachers[48]19 professional development from MathForwardTM on students[48]19 math achievement. International Journal of Research in Education and Science, 3(1), 67-74.

4. Nite, S. B.,Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., & *Bicer, A. (2017). Explicating the characteristics of STEM teaching and learning: A meta-synthesis. Journal of STEM Teacher Education, 52(1), 31-53. ^*

5. Bicer, A., Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M. (2017). Hispanic students' mathematics achievement in the context of their high school types as STEM and non-STEM schools.International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.]DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2017.1410735

6. Bicer, A., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2017). Integrated STEM assessment model. International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology, 13(7), 3959-39685. DOI:10.12973/Eurasia.2017.00766a

7. Bicer, A., & Capraro, R. M., (2017). Longitudinal effects of technology integration and teacher professional development on students[48]19 mathematics achievement. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 13(3), 815-833. (.903 impact factor Thompsons) DOI: 10.12973/eurasia.2017.00645a

8. *Godwin, A. J., Capraro, M. M., Rupley, W. H., & Capraro, R. M. (2017). Meta-synthesis of factors that contribute to a child's initial communication development and previously identified effects of reading mathematics storybooks to toddlers and preschoolers. Child Development Research, 2017,1-10. https: doi.org/10.1155/2017/4506098 ^*

9. Bevan, D. M., Vela,K. M., Burlbaw, L. M., Capraro, R. M. (2017). Roaring Twenties: What did it take to be a Math Teacher?. Electronic International Journal of Education, Arts, and Science (EIJEAS), 3(6).

10. *Craft, A. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2017). Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics project-based learning: Merging rigor and relevance to increase student engagement. Electronic International Journal of Education, Arts, and Science, 3(6) ^*

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5. Young, J. L., Young, J. R., & Capraro, R. M. (2017). Gazing past the gaps: A growth-based assessment of the mathematics achievement of Black girls. The Urban Review. 1-21. DOI 10.1007/s11256-017-0434-9 (.740 impact factor SCOPUS.com)

6. Bicer, A., Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M. (2017). Hispanic students' mathematics achievement in the context of their high school types as STEM and non-STEM schools.International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology.]DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2017.1410735

7. Bicer, A., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2017). Integrated STEM assessment model. International Journal of Education in Mathematics, Science, and Technology, 13(7), 3959-39685. DOI:10.12973/Eurasia.2017.00766a

8. Bicer, A., & Capraro, R. M., (2017). Longitudinal effects of technology integration and teacher professional development on students[48]19 mathematics achievement. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 13(3), 815-833. (.903 impact factor Thompsons) DOI: 10.12973/eurasia.2017.00645a

9. *Godwin, A. J., Capraro, M. M., Rupley, W. H., & Capraro, R. M. (2017). Meta-synthesis of factors that contribute to a child's initial communication development and previously identified effects of reading mathematics storybooks to toddlers and preschoolers. Child Development Research, 2017,1-10. https: doi.org/10.1155/2017/4506098 ^*

10. Bevan, D. M., Vela,K. M., Burlbaw, L. M., Capraro, R. M. (2017). Roaring Twenties: What did it take to be a Math Teacher?. Electronic International Journal of Education, Arts, and Science (EIJEAS), 3(6).

11. *Craft, A. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2017). Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics project-based learning: Merging rigor and relevance to increase student engagement. Electronic International Journal of Education, Arts, and Science, 3(6) ^*

12. Bicer, A., Nite, S. B., Capraro, R., M., & Capraro, M., M. (2016). Assessment techniques in mathematics: A literature review. In R. V.Nata (Ed.), Progress in education, Volume 39 (pp. 270-288). Haulage, NY:Nova Science Publishers. ^*

13. Capraro, R. M., Burlbaw, L. M., Zientek, L. R. (2016). Content and pedagogical knowledge in Colorado teachers[48]19 mathematics exams at the turn of the 20th century. In L. M. Burlbaw & D. Morowski (Eds.), Reflections on People, Policy, and Practices in Curriculum History

14. *Oner, A. T., Nite, S. B., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2016). From STEM to STEAM: Students' beliefs about the use of their creativity. The STEAM Journal, 2(2), Article 6. DOI: 10.5642/steam.20160202.06 ^*

15. *Han, S. Y., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2016). How science, technology, engineering, and nathematics project based learning affects high-need students in the U.S. Learning and Individual Differences, 51,157-166. (IF = 1.631-(2015) ^*

16. *Oner, A. T., & Capraro, R. M. (2016). Is STEM academy designation synonymous with higher student achievement? Egitim ve Bilim-Education and Science, 41(185), 1-17. doi:10.15390/EB.2016.3397. (.254 impact factor Thompsons) ^*

17. *Godwin, A., Rupley, W., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2016). Reading and math: Creating a family environment for reading. Journal of Education and Learning, 5(1), 44-59 ^*

18. Godwin, A., Rupley, W. H., Capraro, R. M. & Capraro, M. M. (2016). Reading and mathematics bound together: Creating a home environment for preschool learning. Journal of Education and Learning, 5(1), 44-59, doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.5539/jel.v5nlpp.44 ^*

19. *Kopparla, M., & Capraro, R. M. (2016). The brilliance of Black children in mathematics beyond the numbers and toward new discourses. Teachers College Record, http://www.tcrecord.org/Content.asp?ContentId=20051 ^*

20. *Han, S., *Rosli, R., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2016). The effect of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) project based learning (PBL) on students' achievement in four mathematics topics. Journal of Turkish Science Education, 13, 3-29. doi: 10.12973/tused.10168a (SJR = .202) ^*

21. *Oner, A. T., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2016). The effect of T-STEM designation on charter schools: A longitudinal examination of students mathematics achievement. Sakarya University Journal of Education, 6(2), 80-96. ^*

22. 17. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Morgan, J., Scheurich, J., *Jones, M., *Huggins, K., Corlu, S. M., *Han, S. Y., & *Younes, R. (2016) The impact of sustained professional development in STEM in a diverse urban district. Journal of Educational Research, 109(2), 181-196. DOI 10.1080/00220671.2014.936997. Manuscript ID 03-13-298.R2. (IF = .847).

23. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Morgan, J., Scheurich, J., *Jones, M., *Huggins, K., Corlu, S. M., *Han, S. Y., & *Younes, R. (2016) The impact of sustained professional development in STEM in a diverse urban district. Journal of Educational Research, 109(2), 181-196. DOI 10.1080/00220671.2014.936997. Manuscript ID 03-13-298.R2. (IF = .847) ^*

24. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Barroso, L. R., & Morgan, J. R. (2016). Through biodiversity and multiplicative principles Turkish students transform the culture of STEM education. International Journal of STEM, 4(1), 1-8.

25. *Erdogan, N., *Navruz, B., *Younes, R., & Capraro, R. M. (2016). Viewing how STEM PBL influences student[48]19s science learning through the implementation lens: Latent growth modeling. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 12(8), 2139-2154.

26. *Cetin, S. C., Corlu M. S., Capraro M. M., & Capraro R. M. (2015). A longitudinal study of the relationship between mathematics and science: The case of Texas. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, 2(1), 13-21 ^*

27. *Navruz, B., Capraro, R. M., *Bicer, A., & Capraro, M. M. (2015). A review of higher-order factor analysis interpretation strategies. Journal of Measurement and Evaluation in Education and Psychology, 6(1), 72-94 ^*

28. *Oner, A.T., Navruz, B., & Capraro, R.M. (2015). Developing a macroscopic lens into middle school reform: Psychometric properties of the AMLE SIA. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, 2(2), 89-103 ^*

29. Helfeldt, J.P., Capraro, M.M., Capraro, R. M. & Scott, C. (2015). Full-time teaching internships: A public school-university partnership designed to increase teacher retention in urban area schools. Journal of Education and Human Development, (4) 2, 1, DOI: 10:15640/jehd.v4n2_1a1.

30. Booth, E. A., Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., Chaudhuri, N., Dyer, J., & Marchbanks, M. P. (2015). Innovative developmental education programs: A Texas model. Journal of Developmental Education, 36, 2-10, 18

31. *Han, S., Yalvac, B., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2015). In-service tachers' implementation and understanding of STEM project based learning. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 11(1), 63-76

32. 12. *Corlu, M. S., Capraro, R. M., & Çorlu, M. A. (2015). Investigating the mental readiness of pre-service teachers for integrated teaching. International Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 7(1), 17-28.

33. *Sahin, A., Oren, M., Willson, V., Hubert, T., & Capraro, R. M. (2015). Longitudinal analysis of T-STEM academies: How do Texas inclusive STEM academies (T-STEM) perform in mathematics, science, and reading? International Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 7(4), 1-10. ^*

34. Rosli, R., Capraro, M. M., Goldsby, D., Gonzalez y Gonzalez, E., Onwuegbuzie, A. J., & Capraro, R. M. (2015). Middle grade preservice teachers' mathematical problem solving and problem posing. In F. M. Singer, N. Ellerton, & J. Cai (Eds.). Mathematical problem posing: From research to effective practice (pp.333-354). New York, NY:

35. *Bicer, A., *Navruz, B., Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., *Oner, T. A., & *Boedeker, P. (2015). STEM schools vs. non-STEM schools: Comparing students' mathematics growth rate on high-stakes test performance. International Journal of New Trends on Education and Their Implications, 6(1), 138-150 ^*

36. *Bicer, A., *Boedeker, P., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2015). The effects of STEM PBL on students' mathematical and scientific vocabulary knowledge. International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, 2(2), 69-75 ^*

37. Capraro, R. M., & Navruz, B. (2015). Time series in educational research. In G. Ritzer (Ed.), Blackwell encyclopedia of sociology (2nd Edition). Malden, MA: Blackwell.

38. Han, S. Y., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2014). How science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) project based learning (PBL) affects high, middle, and low achievers differently: The impact of student factors on achievement. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 1-25

39. Han, S., Yalvac, B., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2014). In-service teachers implementation and understanding of project based learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields: A mixed analysis. EURASIA Journal of Mathematics, Science & Technology Education, 10(6), 219-227 ^*

40. Bicer, A., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2014). Integrating writing into mathematics classroom as one communication factor. The Online Journal of New Horizons in Education, 4(2), 58-67. ^*

41. Corlu, M. S., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2014). Introducing STEM education: Implications for educating our teachers in the age on innovation. Egitim ve Bilim-Education and Science, 39(171), 74-85. ^*

42. Capraro, R. M. (2014). Mathematics assessment for special needs students. In C. R. Reynolds, K. J. Vannest, & E. Fletcher-Janzen (Eds.), Encyclopedia of special education: A reference for the education of children, adolescents, and adults with disabilities and other exceptional individuals (4th ed., pp. 1625). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons.

43. Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., & Jones, M. (2014). Numeracy and algebra: Path to full participation in community society? Reading Psychology, 35(5), 422-436 ^*

44. Bicer, A., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2014). Pre-service teachers[48]19 linear and quadratic inequalities understandings. International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning ^*

45. *Bicer, A., *Navruz, B., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2014). STEM schools vs. non-STEM schools: Comparing students mathematics state based test performance. International Journal of Global Education, 3(3), 8-18

46. Capraro R. M., & Han, S. (2014). STEM: The education frontier to meet 21st century challenges. Middle Grades Research Journal, 9(3). ^*

47. Rosli, R., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2014). The effects of problem posing on student mathematical learning: A meta-analysis. International Education Studies, 7(13), 227-241.

48. Oner, A. T., Navruz, B., Bicer, A., Peterson, C. A., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2014). T-STEM academies[48]19 academic performance examination by education service centers: A longitudinal study. Turkish Journal of Education, 3(4), 4-14.

49. *Navruz, B., *Erdogan, N., *Bicer, A., Capraro, R.M., & Capraro, M. M. (2014). Would a STEM school [48]18by any other name smell as sweet[48]19? International Journal of Contemporary Educational Research, 1(2), 67-75. ^*

50. Capraro, R. M., & Corlu, M. S. (2013). Changing views on assessment for STEM project-based learning. In R. M. Capraro, M. M. Capraro, & J. Morgan (Eds.) Project-based learning: An integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach (2nd Edition, pp. 109-118). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense

51. *Erdogan, N., Corlu, M. S., & Capraro, R. M. (2013). Defining innovation literacy: Do robotics programs help students develop innovation literacy skills? International Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 5(1), 1-9 ^*

52. Rosli, R., Han, S., Capraro, R. M. & Capraro, M. M. (2013). Exploring preservice teachers' computational and representational knowledge of content and teaching fractions. Journal of the Korea Society of Mathematical Education Series D: Research in Mathematical Education, 17(4), 221-241

53. Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., & Lewis, C. W. (Eds.). (2013). Improving urban schools: Equity and access in k-16 STEM education for all students. Charlotte, NC: Information Age

54. Bicer, A., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2013). Integrating writing into mathematics classrooms to increase students' problem solving skills. International Online Journal of Educational Sciences, 5(2), 361-369

55. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., & Morgan, J. (Eds.) (2013). Project-based learning: An integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach (2nd Edition). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense

56. Bicer, A., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2013). The effects of parent[48]19s SES and educationlevel on students' mathematics achievement: Examining the mediation effects of parental expectations and parental communication. The Online Journal of New Horizons in Education, 3(4), 89-97

57. Bicer, A., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2013). The journey of a middle school student: Explorations of mathematics private tutoring in school life. Sakarya University Journal of Education, 3(3), 123-136 ^*

58. Muzhave, M., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2013) The private sector, building STEM partnerships, and moving models forward. In M. M. Capraro, R. M. Capraro, & C. W. Lewis (Eds.). Improving urban schools: Equity and access in k-16 STEM education for all students (pp. 25-38). Charlotte, NC: Information Age ^*

59. 5. Capraro, R. M., & Slough, S. (2013). Why PBL? Why STEM? Why now? An introduction to STEM. Project-based learning: An integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach. In R. M. Capraro, M. M. Capraro, & J. Morgan (Eds.) Project-based learning: An integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach (2nd Edition, pp. 1-6). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense.

60. Capraro, R. M., & Slough, S. (2013). Why PBL? Why STEM? Why now? An introduction to STEM. Project-based learning: An integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach. In R. M. Capraro, M. M. Capraro, & J. Morgan (Eds.) Project-based learning: An integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach (2nd Edition, pp. 1-6). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense

61. Stearns, L. M., Morgan, J., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2012). A teacher observation instrument for PBL classroom instruction. Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 13(3), 25-34 ^*

62. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Younes, R., Han, S. Y., & Garner, K. (2012). Changes in equality problem types across four decades in four second and sixth grade textbook series. Journal of Mathematics Education. 5, 166-186

63. Matteson, S., Capraro, M.M., Capraro, R.M., & Lincoln, Y.S. (July, 2012). Extricating justification scheme theory in middle school mathematical problem solving. Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 5:1, 38-62

64. Matteson, S., Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., & Lincoln, Y. S. (2012). Extricating justification scheme theory in middle school problem solving. Investigations in Mathematics Learning.5(1), 38-62 ^*

65. Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., & Cifarelli, V. (2012). Open-ended problem solving tasks for pre-service middle-grades teachers that elicit mathematical reasoning. International Journal of University Teaching and Faculty Development, 2(2), 99 - 120

66. Ding, M., Li. X., Capraro, M.M., & Capraro, R. (2012). Supporting meaningful initial learning of the associative property: Cross-cultural differences in textbook presentations. International Journal for Studies in Mathematics Education, 5(1), 114-130

67. Sahin, A., Erdogan, N., Morgan, J., Capraro, M., M., & Capraro, R. M. (2012). The effects of high school course taking and SAT scores on college major selection. Sakarya University Journal of Education, 2(3), 96-109 ^*

68. **Muzheve, M. T., & Capraro, R. M. (2011). An exploration of the role natural language and idiosyncratic representations in teaching how to convert among fractions, decimals, and percents. Journal of Mathematical Behavior ^*

69. *Capraro, R. M., Yetkiner, Z. E., Ozel, S., Corlu, M. S., Capraro, M. M., Ye, S., & Kim, H. G. (2011). An international perspective between problem types in textbooks and students' understanding of relational equality. Mediterranean Journal for Research in Mathematics Education: An International Journal, 10, 187-213 ^*

70. *Corlu, M. S., Capraro, R. M., & Corlu, M. A. (2011). Developing algorithmic computations with the help of science: A Turkish middle and high grades study. Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology, 10(2), 72-81 ^*

71. *Zientek, L. R., Carter, T. A., Taylor, J. M., Capraro, R. M. (2011). Preparing prospective teachers: An examination of attitudes toward statistics. The Journal of Mathematical Sciences and Mathematics Education, 5, 25-38 ^*

72. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., & Rupley, W. H. (2011). Semantics and syntax: A theoretical model for how students may build mathematical mis-understandings. Journal of Mathematics Education, 3(2), 58-66

73. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., & Rupley, W. (2011). Reading enhanced word problem solving (REPS): A theoretical model. European Journal of Psychology of Education.

74. **Piccolo, D., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2011). Student teachers' general and content-specific pedagogical development within a mathematics milieu. Middle Grades Research Journal, 5(4), 169-183. ^*

75. Rupley, W., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2011). Theorizing an integration of reading and mathematics: Solving mathematical word problems in the elementary grades. LEARNing Landscapes, Special issue: Mind, Brain and Education, 5, 227-250

76. *Han, S. Y., Rosli, R., Capraro R. M. & Capraro, M. M. (2011). The textbook analysis on probability: The case of Korea, Malaysia, and U. S. textbooks. Journal of the Korea Society of Mathematics Education Series D: Research in Mathematical Education, 15(2), 127-140 ^*

77. Malmros, C., & Capraro, R. M. (2010). Settling the west faster and safer. In R. Capraro, M. Capraro, J. Morgan, & J. Scheurich (Eds.), A companion to interdisciplinary STEM project based learning: For teachers by teachers (pp. 79-86). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense

78. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Yetkiner, Z. E., zel, S., Kim, H. G., & Kk, A. R. (2010). An international comparison of the equal sign: An update. Psychological Reports, 106(1), 49-53. ^*

79. Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., & Helfeldt, J. (2010). Do differing types of field experiences make a difference in teacher candidates' perceived level of competence? Teacher Education Quarterly, 37(1), 131-154.

80. Capraro, R. M., & Yetkiner, Z. E. (2010). P-value. In N. J. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of research design (pp. 1143-1148). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage. ^*

81. Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., Yetkiner, Z. E., Rangel-Chavez, A. F., & Lewis, C. W. (2010). Examining Hispanic-students mathematics performance on high-stakes tests: An examination of one urban school district in Colorado. Urban Review, 42(3), 193-209. ^*

82. Piccolo, D., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2010). Mentoring urban interns: Amalgamation of experiences in the formation of mathematics teachers. The Teacher Educator, 45(1), 37-53.

83. Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2010). Quantitative reporting practices in middle-grades research journals: Lessons to learn. In D. Hough (Ed.), Research supporting middle grades practice (pp. 79-89). Charlotte, NC: Information Age. (Best Paper- Reproduced as a chapter in edited volume).

84. Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., Carter, T., & Harbaugh, A. (2010) Questioning, curiosity, and representing: What makes a difference mathematically in middle-school classrooms? Research in Middle level Education Online, 34(4), 1-19 ^*

85. Caskey, M. M., Andrews, P. G., Bishop, P. A., Capraro, R. M., Roe, M., & Weiss, C. (2010). Research and resources in support of This We Believe (2nd ed.). Westerville, OH: National Middle School Association.

86. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., & Rupley, W. H. (2010). Semantics and syntax: A theoretical model for how students may build mathematical misunderstandings. Journal of Mathematics Education, 3(2), 58-66.

87. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Rupley, W. H., & Slough, S. W. (2010). The confluence of reading and mathematics strategies to enhance mathematical cognition. Policy Brief.

88. Corlu, M. S., Burlbaw, L. M., Capraro, R. M., Corlu, M. A., & Han, S. (2010). "The Ottoman Palace School Enderun and the Man with Multiple Talents, Matrakci Nasuh," Journal of the Korea Society of Mathematical Education Series D: Research in Mathematical Education, 14,1: 19--31. ^*

89. Capraro, R., Young, J., Lewis, C., Yetkinker, E. & Woods, M. (2009). An examination of math achievement and growth in a Midwestern urban school district: Implications for teachers and administrators. Journal of Urban Mathematics Education, 2(2), 49-65. ^*

90. Helfeldt, J., Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Foster, E. S., & Carter, N. (2009) An urban schools-university partnership that prepares and retains quality teachers for "high need" schools, The Teacher Educator, 44 1-20.

91. Capraro, R. M., Burlbaw, L.M., and L. R. Zietek. (2009). "Content and pedagogical knowledge in Colorado teachersâ mathematics exams at the turn of the 20th century," Curriculum History 2009: 158-174. ^*

92. Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., Harbaugh, A., Cifarelli, V., Pugalee, D., & Lamm, M. (2009). Developing proportional reasoning across ideas of equality. In J. Novotna & H. Moraova (Eds.), Proceedings of the International Symposium Elementary Mathematics Teaching (pp.267-269). Prague, Czech Republic: Charles University.

93. Denton, J. J., Davis, T. J., Capraro, R. M., Smith, B. L., Beason, L., Graham, D., & Strader, R. A. (2009). Examination of applicant profiles for admission into and completion of an online secondary teacher certification program. Educational Technology & Society, 12(1), 214-229.

94. Denton, J., Davis, T., Capraro, R., Smith, B., Beason, L., Graham, D., & Strader, A. (2009). Examining applicants for admission and completion of an online teacher certification program. Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 12(1), 214-219.

95. Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2009). Quantitative reporting practices in middle-grades research journals: Lessons to learn. Middle Grades Research Journal, 4(2), 1-10.

96. Ãzel, S., Yetkiner, Z. E., Capraro R. M., & KÃ¼pÃ§Ã¼, A. R., (2009). Young adolescent education in Turkey. In S. B. Mertens, K. Roney, & V. Anfara (Eds.), An international look at educating young adolescents. Charlotte, NC: Information Age ^*

97. Yetkiner, Z. E., & Capraro, R. M. (2008). Factors influencing the implementation of STEM PBL. In R. M. Capraro & S. W. Slough (Eds.), Project based learning: An integrated science technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) approach (pp. 79-90). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense. ^*

98. Capraro, R. M., & Yetkiner, Z. E. (2008). New views on assessment in STEM PBL. In R. M. Capraro & S. W. Slough (Eds.), Project based learning: An integrated science technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) approach (pp. 171-186). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense. ^*

99. Capraro, R. M., & Slough, S. W. (Eds.). (2008). Project based learning: An integrated science technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) approach. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense.

100. Piccolo, D., Carter, T., Harbaugh, A., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2008). Quality of instruction: Examining discourse in middle school mathematics instruction. Journal of Advanced Academics, 19, 376-410. ^*

101. Zientek, L. R., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2008). Reporting practices in quantitative teacher education research: One look at the evidence cited in the AERA panel report. Educational Researcher, 34, 208-216. ^Diss

102. Yetkiner, Z. E., Anderoglu, H. Y., & Capraro, R. M. (2008). Research summary: Project-based learning in mathematics. Retrieved January 2, 2008, from http://www.nmsa.org/Research/ResearchSummaries/ProjectBasedLearninginMath/tabid/1570/Default.aspx ^*

103. Li, X., Ding, M., Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. (2008). Sources of differences in children's understandings of mathematical equality: Comparative analysis of teacher guides and student texts in China and in the United States. Cognition and Instruction, 26, 195-217. ^*

104. Capraro, R. M., & Yetkiner, Z. E. (2008). Teachers role in developing representational fluency in middle grades. In G. Kulm (Ed.), Teacher knowledge and practice in middle grades mathematics (pp. 273-286). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense.

105. Özel, S., Yetkiner, Z. E., & Capraro, R. M. (2008). Technology in K-12 mathematics classrooms. School Science and Mathematics, 108, 80-85. ^*

106. Kulm, G., & Capraro, R. M. (2008). Textbook use and student learning of number and algebra ideas in middle grades. In G. Kulm, (Ed.), Teacher knowledge and practice in middle grades mathematics (pp. 255-272). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense.

107. Capraro, R. M., & Thompson, B. (2008). The educational researcher defined: What will future researchers be trained to do? Journal of Educational Research, 101, 247-253

108. Capraro, R. M., & Slough, S. (2008). Why PBL? Why STEM? Why now? An introduction to project-based learning: An integrated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) approach. In R. M. Capraro & S. W. Slough (Eds.), Project based learning: An integrated science technology engineering and mathematics (STEM) approach (pp. 1-6). Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense.

109. Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2007). Pedagogy and curriculum: Antithetical constructs or a nexus in mathematics education? Journal of Curriculum and Pedagogy, 4(1), 34-39.

110. Capraro, M. M., Ding, S., Matteson, S., Li, X., & Capraro, R. M. (2007). Representational implications for understanding equivalence. School Science and Mathematics Journal, 107, 86-88. ^*

111. Kulm, G., Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2007). Teaching and learning middle grades mathematics with understanding. Middle Grades Research Journal, 2(1), 23-48.

112. Capraro, R. M., Capraro, M. M., Ding, M., & Li, X. (2007). Thirty years of research: Current interpretations of the equal sign. Psychological Reports, 101, 784-86. ^*

113. Capraro, M. M., Capraro, R. M., & Cifarelli, V. V. (2007). What are students thinking as they solve open-ended mathematics problems? In D. K. Pugalee, A. Rogerson, & A. Schnick (Eds.), Proceedings of the ninth international conference of Mathematics Education in a Global Community. (pp. 124-128). Charlotte, NC: The University of North Carolina.

114. Capraro, R.M., & Capraro, M.M. (2006). Are you really going to read us a story? Learning Geometry through children's mathematics literature. Reading Psychology, 27, 21-36.

115. Capraro, R.M. (2006). (Decoding + Chunking + Comprehension) ^ Reading Aloud = mathematical fluency. Reading Psychology, 27, 1-3.

116. Beal, G. Sulentic, M.M., & Capraro, R.M. (2006). How do literacy experiences affect the teaching propensities of elementary pre-service teachers? Reading Psychology, 27, 235-255.

117. Capraro, R. M. (2006). Significance level. In N. J. Salkind (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Measurement and Statistics. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.

118. Capraro, R. M. (2006). Time series in educational research. In G. Ritzer (Ed.), Blackwell Encyclopedia of Sociology. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.

119. Zientek, L. R., Kadhi, T., & Capraro, R. M. (2005). Analysis of the literature on alternative certification programs, Academic Exchange Quarterly, 9, 121-125. ^*

120. Capraro, M.M., Kulm, G., & Capraro, R.M. (2005). Middle grades: Misconceptions in statistical thinking. School Science and Mathematics Journal, 105, 165-174.

121. Carter, T.A., & Capraro, R.M. (2005). Stochastic misconceptions of pre-service teachers, Academic Exchange Quarterly, 9, 105-111. ^Diss

122. Capraro, R., Capraro, MM, Parker, D., Kulm, G., & Raulerson, T. (2005). The Mathematic Content Knowledge Role in Developing Preservice Teachers' Pedagogical Content Knowledge, Journal for Research in Childhood Education, 20, 108-124.

123. Henson, R., Capraro, R.M., & Capraro, M.M. (2004). Reporting practice and use of exploratory factor analysis in educational research journals. Research in the Schools, 11(2), 61-72.

124. Capraro, R.M. (2004). Statistical significance, effect size reporting, and confidence intervals: Best reporting strategies. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 35, 57-62.

125. Naiser, E.A., Wright, W.E., & Capraro, R.M. (2004). Teaching fractions: Strategies used for teaching fractions to middle grade students. Journal of Research in Childhood Education, 18, 193-198. ^*

126. Capraro, M.M. & Capraro, R.M. (2003). Exploring the impact of the new APA 5th Edition Publication Manual on the preferences of journal board members. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 63, 554-565.

127. Capraro, R.M., & Capraro, M.M. (2002). Myers-Briggs Type Indicator score reliability across studies: A meta-analytic approach. Educational Psychological Measurement, 62, 590-602.

128. Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2002). Treatments of effect sizes and statistical significance tests in textbooks. Educational and Psychological Measurement, 62, 771-782.

129. Capraro, M. M., & Capraro, R. M. Bigger is not better: Seeking parsimony in canonical correlation analysis via variable deletion strategies. (2001). Multiple Linear Regression Viewpoints, 27(2), 24-33.

130. Capraro, R. M., & Capraro, M. M. (2001). Commonality analysis: Understanding variance contributions to overall canonical correlation effects of attitude toward mathematics on geometry achievement. Multiple Linear Regression Viewpoints, 27(2), 16-23.

131. Capraro, M.M., Capraro, R.M., & Hensen, R. (2001). Measurement error of scores on the mathematics anxiety rating scale across studies. Educational and Psychological Measurement 61(3), 373-386.

132. David, H. L., & Capraro, R. M. (2001). Strategies for teaching in heterogeneous environments while building a classroom community. Education, 122(1), 80-86. ^*

133. Capraro, R.M. & Capraro, M.M. (1998). Teacher Talk. In Middle School Math Courses 1 & #, Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley: Chicago, IL.
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College of Education and Human Development Grants and Contracts (Current)

T3 - Bridging Today's 6-12 Classrooms to Tomorrow's Greatest Discoveries - TAMU STEM. (PI)
TAMU T3 (State)
2018/04/01 - 2020/03/31
Total Funding: 35,000.

Catapult Round 4 - Up, Up, and Away: Expanding and Enriching CEHD Global Education Experiences ($30,000). (Co-PI)
TAMU College of Education & Human Development (State)
2018/01/15 - 2019/06/15
Total Funding: 0.

Literacy-Infused Science Using Technology Innovation Opportunity (LISTO), a 5-Year Longitudinal Validation Project. (Co-PI)
US Department of Education (Federal)
2017/01/01 - 2021/12/31
Total Funding: 12,000,001.

STEM Camps. (PI)
Participants (Private)
2014/09/01 - 2019/08/31
Total Funding: 1,830,322.

College of Education and Human Development Grants and Contracts (Former)

Catapult Round 2 - Follow-up Snook ISD as a CEHD Lab School Project Mission (Funded amount $30,345). (Co-PI)
TAMU College of Education & Human Development (State)
2016/05/01 - 2017/05/31
Total Funding: 0.

Catapult Round 1 - Exploration of Snook ISD as a CEHD Lab School Project (Funded amount $11,911). (Co-PI)
TAMU College of Education & Human Development (State)
2016/02/01 - 2016/12/31
Total Funding: 0.

Supporting Mathematics in STEM Education (SMSE). (Co-PI)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board - USDE (Federal)
2016/02/01 - 2017/04/30
Total Funding: 283,327.

Aggie STEM: A Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) Centers. (Co-PI)
TEA - USDE (Federal)
2014/09/01 - 2015/08/31
Total Funding: 359,974.

Investigations in Secondary Mathematics and Science. (Co-PI)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board - USDE (Federal)
2014/02/01 - 2016/04/30
Total Funding: 564,000.

Research Development and Data Dissemination at Harmony Public Schools. (PI)
Harmony Public Schools (State)
2013/09/01 - 2014/08/31
Total Funding: 44,109.

Aggie STEM: A Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) Centers, Cycle 2. (Co-PI)
TEA - USDE (Federal)
2013/09/01 - 2014/08/31
Total Funding: 383,861.

TAMU STEM Collaborative for Teacher Professional Learning. (PI)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (State)
2013/06/01 - 2015/12/15
Total Funding: 769,423.

Snook ISD Contract. (PI)
Snook ISD (State)
2013/03/01 - 2013/08/31
Total Funding: 12,000.

STEM Training at Akins HS. (PI)
Austin ISD (State)
2013/01/01 - 2014/07/31
Total Funding: 10,000.

STEM Training at Akins High School. (PI)
Austin ISD (State)
2012/01/01 - 2012/08/31
Total Funding: 3,201.

Comprehensive Review of P-16 College Readiness and Success Initiatives. (Co-PI)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (State)
2011/10/01 - 2013/08/31
Total Funding: 21,956.

The Aggie STEM Center: A Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) Center, Cycle 2. (Co-PI)
Texas Education Agency (State)
2011/09/01 - 2014/08/31
Total Funding: 689,208.

Evaluation of the Developmental Education Demonstration Projects. (Co-PI)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (State)
2011/06/10 - 2016/08/31
Total Funding: 99,389.

Waco ISD Professional Development. (Co-PI)
Waco ISD (State)
2010/10/01 - 2011/07/31
Total Funding: 46,814.

The Aggie STEM Center: A Texas Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (T-STEM) Center. (Co-PI)
Texas Education Agency (State)
2010/09/01 - 2011/08/31
Total Funding: 375,000.

Aggie STEM Summer Camp. (PI)
Energized for STEM Academy, Inc. (Private)
2010/06/01 - 2010/06/30
Total Funding: 103,004.

North Texas STEM Center. (Co-PI)
Texas Education Agency (State)
2009/09/01 - 2010/08/31
Total Funding: 400,000.

Professional Development - Waco ISD. (Co-PI)
Waco ISD (State)
2009/08/01 - 2010/07/31
Total Funding: 93,990.

Professional Development - Waco High School. (Co-PI)
Waco ISD (State)
2009/08/01 - 2010/07/31
Total Funding: 3,000.

Professional Development - Hearne ISD. (Co-PI)
Hearne ISD (State)
2009/08/01 - 2010/07/31
Total Funding: 21,000.

Professional Development Services. (Co-PI)
Waco ISD (State)
2008/07/01 - 2009/05/31
Total Funding: 94,000.

Professional Development Services - Carver Middle School. (Co-PI)
Waco ISD (State)
2008/07/01 - 2009/05/31
Total Funding: 6,000.

North Texas STEM Center. (Co-PI)
Texas Education Agency (State)
2006/08/01 - 2009/08/31
Total Funding: 2,538,612.

A Case Study of Mathematics Assessment Task Items. (PI)
American Association for the Advancement of Science (Private)
2001/09/01 - 2002/07/15
Total Funding: 19,060.

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Courses Taught

2018 - 2019: EDCI 685, EDCI 691, EDCI 720
2017 - 2018: EDCI 485, EDCI 621, EDCI 622, EDCI 691, EDCI 692
2016 - 2017: EDCI 627, EDCI 685, EDCI 689, EDCI 692
2015 - 2016: EDCI 285, EDCI 627, EDCI 628, EDCI 691, EDCI 692
2014 - 2015: EDCI 621, EDCI 691, EDCI 692
2013 - 2014: EDCI 627, EDCI 685, EDCI 691, EDCI 692
2012 - 2013: EDCI 691, EDCI 692, EDCI 622, EDCI 627, EDCI 628, EDCI 685, MASC 450
2011 - 2012: EDCI 623, EDCI 628, EDCI 685, EDCI 691
2010 - 2011: EDCI 489, EDCI 627, EDCI 628, EDCI 685, EDCI 689, EDCI 691
2009 - 2010: EDCI 627, EDCI 628, EDCI 685, EDCI 689, EDCI 691
2008 - 2009: EDCI 623, EDCI 628, EDCI 685, EDCI 691, EDCI 625
2007 - 2008: EDCI 625, EDCI 627, EDCI 628, EDCI 685, EDCI 691
2006 - 2007: EDCI 627, EDCI 628, EDCI 685, EDCI 691, EDCI 689
2005 - 2006: EDCI 624, EDCI 625, EDCI 628, EDCI 685, EDCI 691, MASC 450, TEFB 407, EDCI 627
2004 - 2005: EDCI 617, EDCI 685, EDCI 689, EDCI 690, EDCI 691, TEFB 407
2003 - 2004: EDCI 485, EDCI 622, EDCI 624, EDCI 625, EDCI 684, EDCI 685, EDCI 689, EDCI 691, MASC 450
2002 - 2003: EDCI 622, EDCI 624, EDCI 625, EDCI 685, EDCI 689, EDCI 691
2001 - 2002: EDCI 485, EDCI 489, EDCI 621, EDCI 622, EDCI 685, EDCI 689
2000 - 2001: EDCI 619, EDCI 685, TEFB 412, TEFB 413

Former Doctoral Students

Armando Perez (Summer, 2005), Ph.D.
Linda Zientek (Spring, 2006), Ph.D.
Elsa Ruiz (Fall, 2006), Ph.D.
Judy Taylor (Fall, 2006), Ph.D.
Shirley Matteson (Summer, 2007), Ph.D.
Diana Piccolo (Spring, 2008), Ph.D.
Michael Muzheve (Summer, 2008), Ph.D.
Serkan Ozel6 (Summer, 2009), Ph.D.
Jamaal Young (Summer, 2011), Ph.D.
Murray Cox (Summer, 2011), Ph.D.
Mehmet Corlu (Spring, 2012), Ph.D.
Sandra Nite (Summer, 2012), Ph.D.
Christopher Romero (Fall, 2012), Ph.D.
Sun Young Han (Summer, 2013), Ph.D.
LaToya Anderson (Fall, 2013), Ph.D.
Tarcia Hubert (Fall, 2013), Ph.D.
Susan Rogers (Fall, 2014), Ed.D.
Antonio Carranza (Spring, 2015), Ph.D.
Ernestene Sherow (Spring, 2015), Ph.D.
Mary Springs (Summer, 2015), Ed.D.
Ayse Oner (Summer, 2015), Ph.D.
Steven Kyle McKissick (Spring, 2016), Ph.D.
Ali Bicer (Summer, 2016), Ph.D.
Joni Lynn Bailey (Fall, 2017), Ph.D.
Kitty Carrow Rutherford (Fall, 2017), Ph.D.
Cristela Barcia (Spring, 2018), Ed.D.
Imelda Graciela Chapa De La Rosa (Summer, 2018), Ed.D.
Rosalinda C. Garcia (Summer, 2018), Ed.D.
Sandra Leticia Higardeda (Summer, 2018), Ed.D.

Editorial Positions

Editorial Board Member (2014 - ). Journal for Research in Mathematics Education

Assoc Editor (2011 - ). Middle Grades Research Journal

Assoc Editor (2011 - ). School Science and Mathematics

Editorial Board Member (2009 - 2009). Research in Middle Level Education Annual

Editorial Board Member (2007 - 2010). Middle Level Education Research-On-line

Assoc Editor (2005 - 2007). American Educational Research Journal

Professional Leadership/Service (International/National)

(2009-2009). Co-President. P-16 Curriculum Initiative

(2004-2007). Policy Committee. School Science and Mathematics

(2004-2007). Conference Committee. Research Council on Mathematics Learning Research Council on Mathematics Learning Research Council on Mathematics Learning

(2004-2005). Hispanic Research Award Committee. American Educational Research Association-Hispanic Research Issues SIG

Awards

(2016-2016). Texas Distance Learning Association. Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innvoation in Distance Learning (Aggie STEM)

(2016-2016). Award for Excellence in eLearning, GlobalTech Cong. Award for Excellence in eLearning, Global LearnTech Congress

(2007). Joann Treat Research Award Winner. College of Education and Human Development

(2002). Montague CTE Scholar. Awarded by Center for Teaching Excellence

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