Education

Ph.D. in Mathematics Education, University of Illinois

A.M. in Mathematics Education, University of Illinois

B.A. in Mathematics, Lawrence University

Courses Taught

• Undergraduate
  • Fundamental Mathematics Concepts-Math 109
  • Processes and Procedures for Teaching Mathematics in Elem. School - Math 308
  • Processes and Procedures for Teaching Mathematics in Middle School - Math 309
  • Apprenticeship in Teaching Mathematics - Math 338
  • College Geometry - Math 205
  • Statistics - Math 125
  • Elementary Functions and Analytic Geometry - Math 130
  • Discrete Mathematics - Math 145
• Graduate - M.A.T.
  • Computer Software and Calculators in School Mathematics - Math 575
  • Mathematical Connections - Math 576
  • Mathematics Cognition - Math 584
  • Advanced Studies of Elementary School Mathematics Topics-Math 585

Research

• Using concept mapping to promote and assess understanding
• Mathematical cognition
• Improving teachers' knowledge of and ability to make connections between concepts when teaching mathematics.
• Inproving teacher's ability to use questioning to increase students' understanding of mathematics
• Problem Solving
  • Activities and Lesson Plans
  • Resources
  • Sample Problems

Grant Activity

• 2002-2005 Project Prime Time - NASA Contract for Problem-Based Learning, Instructional Technology, and the Latest Web Development Tools
• 2001 - present National Science Foundation Grant to support Scholarships for Mathematics Majors
• 2000-2001 Eisenhower Professional Development Grant - Problem Solving in Mathematics and Science: K-5
• 1999-2000 Eisenhower Professional Development Grant - Problem Solving in Mathematics and Science: K-5
• 1997-1998 Mathematical Association of America/National Security Association Planning Grant for Women and Mathematics
• 1996-1997 Summer Teacher Enhancement Institute at NASA-Langley Research Center
• 1995-1996 Summer Teacher Enhancement Institute at NASA-Langley Research Center

Publications

• Bartels, Bobbye H.  (2003).  Connecting Elementary Mathematics Standards of Learning for Effective Instruction.  Virginia Mathematics Teacher, 30(1), 28-34.
• Baroody, A. J., & Bartels, B. H. (2001).  Assessing Understanding in Mathematics with Concept Mapping.  Mathematics in School, 30(3), 24-27.
  
• Baroody, A. J., & Bartels, B. H. (2000).  Using Concept Maps to Link Mathematical Ideas. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 5 (9), 604-609
• Bartels, Bobbye H., & Johnson-Deneau, Michele. (1998). Integrating the Fourth-Grade Curriculum with Problem-Based Learning. In Leanne K. Self (Ed.), A Tapestry of Knowledge: Vol. 1. (pp. 89-96). Virginia Beach, VA: The Virginia Beach City Public School System.
• Bartels, Bobbye H. (1998). Promoting Mathematics Connections with Concept Mapping. Delta-K, 35(2), 24-31.
• Bartels, Bobbye H. (1998). Integrating the Disciplines in the Elementary Grades with Problem-Based Learning. The Delta Kappa Gamma Bulletin, 64(3), 9-14.
• Bartels, Bobbye H. (1998). Truss(t)ing Triangles. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 3, 394-396.
• Bartels, Bobbye H. (1995). Promoting Mathematical Connections with Concept Mapping. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1, 542-549.
• Bartels, Bobbye (March, 1989). A Different Angle. In Reader's Dialogue, Arithmetic Teacher, 36(3), 6,58.

Presentations

Numerous presentations at local, regional, state and national conferences.

Numerous workshops given for elementary school teachers.

Presentation and workshop topics::

Fractions on the Geoboard

Concept Mapping as an Tool for Assessing Understanding

Concrete Development of Perimeter, Area and Volume

Teaching Mathematics and the Special Education Student

Fractions and Decimals with Manipulatives

Teaching Mathematics: A Problem-Solving Perspective

Previous Work Experience

I am a former middle school mathematics teacher having taught 7th- and 8th- grade mathematics in Bedford, MA for 2 years, 6th-grade mathematics and science in Carol Stream, IL for 1 year and 7th- and 8th-grade mathematics and algebra in Princeton, IL for 11 years. I worked as a middle school mathematics consultant for two school districts in Illinois and taught in summer programs for 2nd-, 3rd-, 6th-, 7th- and 8th- grade students and inservice teachers.

Personal Information

• Have 2 children. Carrie works for Ex Libris in Massachusetts. Fred is a first grade teacher in Woodburn, OR.
  
• Raised on a dairy farm in Wisconsin.
• Oldest of seven children.