Suzanne Chapin
Professor Emerita
Dr. Suzanne Chapin is professor emerita of mathematics education at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development. Her work covers gifted education, curriculum design, teacher professional development in mathematics, and teacher and student discourse in mathematics. A consultant to school districts on reforming school mathematics, Dr. Chapin is a frequent speaker at national conferences and meetings of mathematicians, mathematics educators, researchers, and policymakers.
Dr. Chapin is the senior author of Math Matters: Understanding the Math You Teach Grades K-8 and Classroom Discussions: Using Math Talk To Help Students Learn. She is co-author of Math Innovations, a middle-grade mathematics series. Her work on the Mentoring Mathematical Minds series won “best curriculum” awards from the National Association of Gifted Children.
Education
EdD, Boston University
EdM, Boston University
BA, Duke University
Selected Publications
Anderson, N., Chapin, S., & O’Connor, C. (2011). Classroom Discussions: Seeing Math Discourse in Action (multimedia professional learning resource). Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions.
Chapin, S., Gavin, M. K., & Sheffield, L. (2010). Math Innovations: Courses 1-3 (middle school textbook series; 15 student modules with accompanying teacher’s editions and assessment guides). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishers.
Gavin, K., Casa, T., Chapin, S., & Sheffield, L. (2010). Mentoring Young Mathematicians: Project M2 (curriculum series for talented students in grades K-2). ). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishers.
Chapin, S., O’Connor, C., & Anderson, N. (2009). Classroom Discussions: Using Math Talk to Help Students Learn, Grades K-6 (second edition). Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications.
Gavin, M. K., Chapin, S., Dailey, J. & Sheffield, L. (2009). Mentoring Mathematical Minds (mathematics curriculum series for gifted and talented students in grades 3-5). Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishers.
Chapin, S. & O’Connor, C. (2007). Academically Productive Talk: Supporting Student Learning in Mathematics. In Martin, W.G., Strutchens, M., & Elliott, P. (Eds.), The Learning of Mathematics, 69th NCTM Yearbook (pp. 113-128). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Chapin, S. & Johnson, A. (2006). Math Matters: Understanding the Math You Teach, Grades K-8. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications.
Chapin, S. & Anderson, N. (2003). Crossing the Bridge to Formal Proportional Reasoning. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School. 8(8), 420-425.
Chapin, S., Koziol, A., MacPherson, J., & C. Rezba. (2003). Navigating Through Data Analysis and Probability in Grades 3-5. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Selected Presentations
S. Chapin, Z. Feldman, M. Chedister, D. Cheng, A. Salinas, J. Bunn, D. Ng, & J. Shumway. Using Mathematical Tasks and Discourse-Based Instruction to Promote Pre-Service Elementary Teacher Knowledge, Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual Conference, Irvine, CA. January, 2011.
S. Chapin, Z. Feldman, M. Chedister, D. Cheng, D. Ball, H. Bass, Y. Lai, D. Sherman, L. Sleep, K. Suzuka, & M. Thames. Designing Materials to Support the Learning of K-6 Mathematics Teacher Educators, Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual Conference, Irvine, CA. January, 2011.
S. Chapin, Z. Feldman, M. Chedister, D. Cheng, A. Salinas, J. Bunn, N. Anderson, D. Ng, & J. Shumway. The Use of Discourse in Developing Prospective Teachers’ Mathematical Justifications, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Research Presession, Indianapolis, IN. April 2011.
S. Chapin, N. Anderson, R. Elliott, E. Baldinger, K. Marrongelle, J. Mumme, & K. Koellner. Teachers’ Specialized Knowledge: Task use in Classrooms and Professional Education, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Research Presession, Indianapolis, IN. April 2011.
S. Chapin. Let’s Talk About Mathematics: Key Discussion Topics and Problems. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN. April 2011.
S. Chapin. “Using the Elementary Mathematics Project Materials in Mathematics Courses for Pre-Service Elementary Teachers.” Presentation at the EMP Northeast Regional Conference for faculty involved in the mathematical preparation of elementary teachers, Boston University, Boston, MA. June 2011.
S. Chapin, M. Coleman, M. Chedister, D. Barney, & B. Coyler. The Mathematical Immersion Experience in Boston University’s Noyce Scholars Programs. NSF Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program Conference, Washington DC, July 2011.
S. Chapin. “Teachers’ Specialized Content Knowledge: Preparing Future Elementary School Teachers to Teach Mathematics.” Presentation at the 40 Years and Counting: Association for Women in Mathematics Research Conference, Brown University, Providence, RI. Sept. 17, 2011.
S. Chapin, “Let’s Talk About Mathematics: Using Discussions to Enhance Learning.” Keynote speaker at the Pedagogical Content Knowledge (PCK) Intensive Anchor Event, Denver Public Schools, Denver, CO. Sept. 2011.
Feldman, Z., Cheng, D. & Chapin, S. (2011). “Maintaining Cognitive Demands of Tasks through Small Group Discussions in Pre-service Elementary Mathematics Classrooms.” Paper presented at the 33rd Annual Conference of the North American Chapter of the International Group Conference, Reno, NV. October 2011.