This presentation is focused on an overview of recent research on mathematics teaching, which is a constantly evolving field for scholars around the globe. In the past thirty years, researchers have used a wide range of conceptual and theoretical frameworks to advance knowledge in research on teaching mathematics. Although this field of research has advanced considerably, we find that the central units of analysis in the current research studies have remained the same. Moreover, the abiding challenges associated with conceptualization, instrumentation, operationalization, and research design are still complex despite recent advances in technology and research methodology in the digital era. In this presentation, we also explore the likely direction of future research development.

Bio

Agida Manizade is the Interim Associate Dean at the College of Graduate Studies at Radford University. Manizade joined the College of Graduate Studies on February 10, 2023. Dr. Manizade has been a tenured Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Radford University since 2018.

Manizade is a highly respected scholar and educator recognized with the Outstanding Faculty Award by the State Commission of Higher Education of Virginia, the Dalton Imminent Scholar Award and the Distinguished Creative Scholar Award by the RU Foundation, the Outstanding Publication Award by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Million Dollar Circle award, Artis Outstanding Faculty Award for Scholarship and Service, and more than $3,000,000 in grant funding. Her other leadership roles include but are not limited to the President of the Virginia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Founding Director of the Secondary Mathematics Professional Development Center, and President of Radford Child Development.

Manizade received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in mathematics from Baku State University, her second master’s degree in mathematics education from The College of William and Mary, and her Ph.D. in mathematics education from the University of Virginia.