2003  |  Professor of Mathematics Education
Michigan State University, 1993, PhD
CH 301B   |  907-474-5374
adrickard@alaska.edu

My research focuses on developing research-based K-8 mathematics curricula and studying how such materials can be vehicles for reforming K-8 mathematics teaching and teacher education.  It includes contributions to the Connected Mathematics complete middle school mathematics curriculum and the K-7 Math in a Cultural Context supplementary curriculum modules.  I have also studied how CMP and MCC are used by teachers in the classroom, how they shape students' learning of mathematics, and has integrated these and other problem-solving oriented mathematics curricula into teacher education program coursework and practice.  I’ve worked for many years with in-service teachers, both as part of workshops and formal research studies.  My current work is focused on connecting multicultural education strategies with teaching and learning K-8 mathematics to address the needs of diverse learners, particularly in Alaska.

Highlighted works:

Kisker, E., Lipka, J., Adams, B., Rickard, A., Andrew-Irke, D., Yanez, E., and Millard, A.  (2012). The potential of a culturally based supplemental mathematics curriculum to improve the mathematics performance of Alaska Native and other students.  Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 43 (1), pp. 75-113.

Rickard, A. (2014).  Unpacking middle school students’ ideas about perimeter:  A case study of mathematical discourse in the classroom.  The Mathematics Educator, 23 (2), pp. 60-87.

Rickard, A.  (2015).  Teaching prospective teachers about mathematics and culture:  An example from a teacher education program in Alaska.  Northwest Journal of Teacher Education.

Rickard, A.  (2017).  Rectangles and fish racks:  An example of connecting indigenous culture and mathematics.  National Forum of Multicultural Issues Journal, 14 (1), pp. 1-8.

Rickard, A.  (2018).  Service-learning and innovative K-8 mathematics curricula.  In S. Root (Ed.), Service-Learning by Design.  St. Paul, MN:  National Youth Leadership Council.