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Dr. Steven Greenstein's primary research interest is children’s mathematical thinking. He is also interested in the digitally mediated Making of physical tools for learning mathematics; contextually situated, culturally relevant pedagogy; and issues of education and social justice.
Dr. Greenstein is currently working on projects focused on understanding and cultivating children's creative and qualitative mathematics, and identifying the benefits of a manipulative Making experience within elementary teacher preparation.
Research interests
The main goal of Dr. Greenstein's teaching and research agenda is to democratize access to authentic mathematical activity that honors the diversity of learners’ mathematical thinking, that is both nurturing of and nurtured by intellectual agency, and that is guided by self-directed inquiry, mathematical play, and the having of wonderful ideas.
Scholarly Interests
Children’s mathematical thinking
Faculty/Media Expert
Expert on mathematics education.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Projects
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PROSPECTIVE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS MAKING FOR MATHEMATICAL LEARNING
Greenstein, S. (PI)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
1/09/18 → 31/08/20
Project: Research
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Preparing the Effective Elementary Mathematics Teacher
Greenstein, S. (PI), Krupa, E. (CoPI), Robinson, J. (CoPI), Aria, D. (CoPI), DiNapoli, J. (CoPI) & Ha, J. (CoPI)
1/04/17 → 31/03/25
Project: Research
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Noyce at Montclair: Preparing the Effective Elementary Mathematics Teacher
Greenstein, S. (PI), Krupa, E. (CoPI) & Robinson, J. (CoPI)
15/08/13 → 31/07/16
Project: Research
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Noyce Capacity Building Project: STEM Teach VI
Mckayle, C. C. A. (PI), Peterson, M. M. D. (CoPI), Boumedine, M. M. K. (CoPI), Greenstein, S. (CoPI), Mattai, R. R. (CoPI) & Ekici, C. C. (CoPI)
15/08/11 → 30/09/15
Project: Research
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The Harp Project: Collective Learning at the Intersection of the Mathematical and Musical Arts
Greenstein, S. & G. Nita, B., 2024, In: PRIMUS. 34, 3, p. 284-301 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Understanding, honoring, and enabling the mathematical participation of students with learning disabilities through research at the intersection of special education and mathematics education
Greenstein, S. & Zhang, D., Mar 2022, In: Journal of Mathematical Behavior. 65, 100919.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
3 Scopus citations -
Effects of Schematic Chunking on Enhancing Geometry Performance in Students With Math Difficulties and Students at Risk of Math Failure
Zhang, D., Indyk, A. & Greenstein, S., May 2021, In: Learning Disability Quarterly. 44, 2, p. 82-95 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Scopus citations -
DESIGNING TASKS AND 3D PHYSICAL MANIPULATIVES TO PROMOTE STUDENTS’ COVARIATIONAL REASONING
Paoletti, T., Greenstein, S., Vishnubhotla, M. & Mohamed, M., 2019, Proceedings of the 43rd Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, 2019. Graven, M., Venkat, H., Essien, A. A. & Vale, P. (eds.). Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME), p. 193-200 8 p. (Proceedings of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education; vol. 3).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
2 Scopus citations -
Imagining mathematical thinking for inclusive curriculum: A conversation
Greenstein, S. & Baglieri, S., 2018, In: Investigations in Mathematics Learning. 10, 3, p. 133-144 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Scopus citations