Mathematics Teacher Identity and Equity
ABOUT MATHEMATICS TEACHER IDENTITY AND EQUITY
Students study various intangible aspects that influence the teacher-student relationship in mathematics classrooms. These aspects—including race, religion, and other social characteristics— affect the effectiveness of teachers while teaching and students while learning.
FACULTY
Douglas L. Corey
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Dr. Corey's research compares mathematical instruction practices in the United States with those abroad. He also examines the relationship between a teachers mathematics knowledge and teaching effectiveness. Dr. Corey hopes to develop ways math teachers can improve their teaching.
Dr. Corey's research compares mathematical instruction practices in the United States with those abroad. He also examines the relationship between a teachers mathematics knowledge and teaching effectiveness. Dr. Corey hopes to develop ways math teachers can improve their teaching.
Blake Peterson
PROFESSOR
Dr. Peterson researches ways that student teachers can optimize learning through teaching and student thinking instead of classroom management. Partially based on his observations of student teaching in Japan, Dr. Peterson and his colleagues have developed the concept of MOSTs (Mathematical Opportunities in Student Thinking). Dr. Peterson is currently chair of BYUs Mathematics Education Department.
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Dr. Peterson researches ways that student teachers can optimize learning through teaching and student thinking instead of classroom management. Partially based on his observations of student teaching in Japan, Dr. Peterson and his colleagues have developed the concept of MOSTs (Mathematical Opportunities in Student Thinking). Dr. Peterson is currently chair of BYUs Mathematics Education Department.
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Celebrating the Legacy of Ira Fulton at his Passing
With gratitude for his remarkable life and contributions, the BYU College of Computing, Math, and Science mourns the passing of Ira A. Fulton on August 21, 2026. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. His remarkable legacy will continue to influence students and scholars at BYU for generations.
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Video: Special BYU Lecture by Nobel Laureate Kip Thorne
The video recording of Kip Thorne's lecture at BYU is now available below. Every seat was full, so we're grateful to provide a video of the lecture.
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Michael Dorff Appointed as Chair of the Department of Mathematics
Dean Grant Jensen of the College of Computational, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences is pleased to announce that BYU has appointed Dr. Michael Dorff as chair of the Department of Mathematics starting July 1, 2025. Dorff will replace Dr. Paul Jenkins, who has served as department chair since 2019.
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How to Prepare for the STEM Fair
The BYU STEM Fair is a career fair for fields in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Companies attend to speak one-on-one with BYU students. Held in the WSC Ballroom, the fair will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday, February 8, 2018. It is a great opportunity to network and find a potential job or internship.