Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
copurgencturk.bsky.social
Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
@copurgencturk.bsky.social
Math educator, teacher educator, researcher @USCRossier
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
A simple question can expose the way you approach math problems. We made a video about proportional relationships, and how a simple question can evaluate what kind of thinker you are.

Watch here: youtu.be/HioL-xFT63w

@copurgencturk.bsky.social

#MathEducation #ProportionalReasoning #iteachmath
youtu.be
August 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
Oftentimes we’re taught how to invert and multiply, but a lot of students don’t understand why the invert and multiply operation works. This video showcases why we invert and multiply when dividing fractions.

Watch here:
youtube.com/shorts/vnmpU...

@copurgencturk.bsky.social
youtube.com
July 3, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
Fractions can be confusing (even for adults!) This YouTube Short breaks down why we find common denominators in a way that actually makes sense.

youtube.com/shorts/9ajG6...

#math #fractions #commondenominator #education

@copurgencturk.bsky.social
Fractions Don't Have To Be Confusing
YouTube video by Science of Teaching Math
youtube.com
June 27, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
The Science of Teaching Math website has a fresh new look! Check out the updated site for research-based teaching practices and resources.

New Site: ⬇️

www.scienceofteachingmath.com

@copurgencturk.bsky.social
Science of Teaching Math
Welcome to STM
www.scienceofteachingmath.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Fraction rules seem random—until you understand the logic behind them. 👇 ##iteachmath #mathsky #edusky
We are often taught 𝘩𝘰𝘸 to perform fraction operations, but not 𝘸𝘩𝘺 they work. This video breaks down key concepts like common denominators and invert and multiply to help teachers explain them clearly and confidently.

Watch here: youtu.be/XtbfNYV-PbY

@copurgencturk.bsky.social
Fraction Rules Explained—So They Actually Make Sense
YouTube video by Science of Teaching Math
youtu.be
June 25, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Two open-access publications on teacher knowledge for teaching math‼️

1️⃣ Review of research on content & pedagogical knowledge for teaching math:https://doi.org/10.4337/9781035321544.00021

2️⃣ Why knowing common student struggles matters for teaching: doi.org/10.1007/s108...

#edusky #iteachmath
LinkedIn
This link will take you to a page that’s not on LinkedIn
lnkd.in
June 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
When students make mistakes, they are often attributed to social stereotypes. Teachers need to encourage every student to succeed and resist their cognitive biases.

Watch now: youtube.com/shorts/wwCpg...
Teachers Should Encourage Their Students to Succeed
YouTube video by Science of Teaching Math
youtube.com
June 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
Sometimes, the same correct answer in math is seen differently based on who the student is, which can lead to unfair treatment. The aim is to make learning fairer so that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed.
youtube.com/shorts/lIG_4...

#education #bias #math
@copurgencturk.bsky.social
youtube.com
May 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
Did you know? Research shows that letting students solve problems before teaching the method helps teachers learn how students think, which leads to more effective teaching. Check out the video to learn more!

youtube.com/shorts/s1dFR...
youtube.com
May 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
We just released a new video on how teacher stereotypes and expectations can impact a student’s math placement and feedback–and what teachers can do about it! Check it out below and let us know what you can do about bias in your classroom.

Watch now: youtu.be/g_sYNXvN2gQ
What Great Teachers Can Do About Bias
YouTube video by Science of Teaching Math
youtu.be
May 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
.@nctm.org's research journal, Journal of Research in Mathematics Education, has a call for a special issue on Strengths-Based Research at the Intersection of Mathematics and Disability

If your scholarship fits this framework, please consider submitting a piece.

pubs.nctm.org/fileasset/Ne...
pubs.nctm.org
April 21, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
Knowing the subject isn’t enough. Great teaching requires Pedagogical Content Knowledge - the skill of knowing what to teach and how to teach it.

www.youtube.com/shorts/kKoj-...

Links:
www.scienceofteachingmath.com www.instagram.com/scienceoftea...
www.youtube.com/@scienceofte...
Why Teachers Need More Than Just Subject Knowledge
YouTube video by Science of Teaching Math
www.youtube.com
April 11, 2025 at 11:05 PM
The types of problems used in teaching not only impact student learning but also impact teacher learning from teaching.

#CognitivelyDemandingTasks #MathEd #EduSky
March 27, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
The way we teach math shapes how students AND teachers learn! Watch how different types of math problems impact learning and instruction. Watch the full video here:
youtube.com/shorts/PgLs7...
#math #education #teaching #scienceofteachingmath
Cognitively Demanding Tasks - How Different Types of Math Problems Help Teachers Learn
YouTube video by Science of Teaching Math
youtube.com
March 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM
At Science of Teaching Math, we study mathematics teachers and teaching to enhance student learning and foster a love for mathematics.

#MathED #EduSky
What makes “good” teaching? Effective mathematics instruction requires a complex set of skills and knowledge. At The Science of Teaching Mathematics, we research what makes math teaching effective and how educators can improve their practice.

Website:
www.scienceofteachingmath.com
March 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
What makes “good” teaching? Effective mathematics instruction requires a complex set of skills and knowledge. At The Science of Teaching Mathematics, we research what makes math teaching effective and how educators can improve their practice.

Website:
www.scienceofteachingmath.com
March 20, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
Please amplify!
AERA has just learned that all restricted-use NCES data licenses will be cancelled, possibly as early as March 20. We urgently request that all AERA members and others in the research community with restricted-use licenses take these two actions: www.aera.net/Research-Pol...
March 14, 2025 at 8:06 PM
I’m thrilled to share that this paper has finally been published! It’s been a long and challenging journey, but it’s out at last! It’s open access, so feel free to read and share it with colleagues interested in mathematics education and teacher education.

www.tandfonline.com/doi/epdf/10....
February 26, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Please share! We're seeking scholars to help us design AI-supported learning activities for teachers, enhancing their knowledge for teaching numbers, operations, & proportionality. Join us in advancing math education!

#MathEd #AI #Postdoc #Education

Apply here! usccareers.usc.edu/job/los-ange...
Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate at USC
Learn more about applying for Postdoctoral Scholar-Research Associate at USC
usccareers.usc.edu
February 23, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
Experienced early educators in California may face obstacles when it comes to teaching in the state’s growing public early education system www.the74million.org/article/teac...
Teacher Diversity Is Key to California’s Expanding Public Early Education System
The state has a diverse early education workforce, but experienced educators may face barriers to teaching in its public early education system.
www.the74million.org
December 2, 2024 at 3:29 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
🔬 Major new findings on STEM gender gaps: Looking across institutions over time, physics, engineering & computer science (PECS) show stark divides—gaps are closing at selective colleges but widening elsewhere. w/ @joalkhafajiking.bsky.social [<--🌟 on the job market 😉] www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
An institution-level analysis of gender gaps in STEM over time
Gender gaps in engineering and computer science narrow at math-selective schools and widen in others
www.science.org
November 21, 2024 at 7:40 PM
Reposted by Yasemin Copur-Gencturk
Please share with your networks!
The AERA Executive Director Search Committee is accepting applications and nominations for the next Executive Director of AERA. Read the description here: www.aera.net/About-AERA/E...
November 20, 2024 at 7:28 PM
What teachers learn from their teaching depends on their content expertise, the use of cognitively demanding tasks and student-centered instruction. To learn more, check out our open access article!

stemeducationjournal.springeropen.com/articles/10....
July 11, 2024 at 4:12 AM
Can #AI Be Incorporated Into Professional Development to Create Interactive, Personalized Learning for Teachers? Our work shows an effective way to do it ⬇⬇

journals.sagepub.com/eprint/5IFKR...
Improving Teaching at Scale: Can AI Be Incorporated Into Professional Development to Create Interactive, Personalized Learning for Teachers? - Yasemin Copur-Gencturk, Jingxian Li, Sebnem Atabas, 2024
Scalable and accessible professional development programs have the potential to address the opportunity gap many teachers experience. Yet many asynchronous onli...
journals.sagepub.com
May 18, 2024 at 1:48 AM