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Meet the Faculty
Christine Benson
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| Title: |
Associate Professor |
| Office: |
GS 1643
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| Phone: |
660.562.1807 |
| Email: |
cbenson@nwmissouri.edu |
| Joined Northwest in 1993 |
Courses Taught
- Fundamentals of Mathematics (17-171)
- Teaching
with Technology (17-280)
- Algebra
and Geometry for Elementary and Middle School Teachers (17-371)
- Math
Methods for Elementary School Teachers (17-471)
- Methods
in Secondary School Mathematics (17-580)
- Math
Methods for Middle School Teachers (17-582)
Education
- Ph.
D., Education/Interdisciplinary, Mathematics; University of
Missouri-Kansas City, 1997
- M.S. Ed., Teaching Mathematics; Northwest Missouri State University, 1989
- B.
S. Ed., Mathematics; Miami University (Ohio), 1985
Academic Interests
- Discovering better ways to use technology to enhance student learning
- Making connections in mathematics
Scholarly Activity
Publications
- Bringing the Pythagorean Theorem "Full Circle"
(2011)
(Co-author Cheryl Malm). Mathematics
Teaching in the Middle School 66(6), 336 - 344.
- So Many Graphs, So Little Time (2009)
(Co-author Jennifer Wall). Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School 15(2),
82-91.
- The
Inverse Name Game (2007) (Co-author Margaret Buerman). Mathematics
Teacher 101(2), 108-112. [This article was republished by request in The
Virginia Mathematics Teacher 35(1), 44-47.]
Presentations
- (2010,
April). Benson C. C. and Wall J. Bridging the Gap Between Concrete
Activities and Abstract Homework. A 60-minute session at the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
- (2010,
April). Malm C. G. and Benson, C. C. Bringing Connections to the Pythagorean
Theorem "Full Circle". A 60-minute session at the National Council
of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
- (2009, April).
Benson, C. C. and Wall, J. So Many
Graphs! So Little Time! A 60-minute session at the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C.
- (2006, April), Conjecture to Proof: Using Geometer's Sketchpad with Proof-Based
Geometry - 90 minute computer lab workshop (84th Annual Meeting
of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, St. Louis, MO)
- (2005, April). Diversity of Graphs Requires Diversity of
Thinking - 90-minute gallery workshop (83rd Annual Meeting of the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics, Anaheim, CA)
- (2004, April). What Do You Expect? Understanding For All - 90-minute gallery
workshop (82nd Annual Meeting
of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Philadelphia, PA)
Student Group Advisement
Other Professional Experiences
- Sec./Treas. of (MAT)2 Missouri
Mathematical Association for the Advancement of Teacher Training
- Member: (NCTM) National Council
of Teachers of Mathematics
- (MCTM) Missouri Council of Teachers of
Mathematics
- (AMTE) Association of
Mathematics Teacher Educators
- (MAA) Mathematical Association of America
