Nirmala Naresh

Previous Scheduled Teaching

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings

• Naresh, N., DuCloux, K., Hopkins, T., Roberson, L., Magiera, M., Cavey, L. Professional Development of Mathematics Teacher Educators — Insights from Research. Topic study Group 4.8: Knowledge and practice of mathematics teacher educators. Sydney, ICME 15. https://icme15.org/
• Naresh, N., Desai, S., Kurtz, B. (2022). Book of abstracts of the 7th International conference on Ethnomathematics.
• Naresh, N. (2021). An MTE Collective to (Re)humanize Mathematics in Preservice Teacher Education Courses. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education in Texas. 11 (2) 2. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education in Texas. https://amte-tx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/JMTET-Summer-2021-Final-Draft.pdf

Book Chapter

• Naresh, N. (2020). (How) Am I doing mathematics? Using Concomitant Perceptions to Uncover the Hidden Mathematical Practices. Chahine, I.C., & de Beer, J. (Eds.) (in press). Evidence-Based Inquiries in Ethno-STEM Research: Investigations in Knowledge Systems across Disciplines and Transcultural Settings. Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing Inc.
• Narsh, N., Kasmer, L. (2018). Using ethnomathematics perspective to widen the vision of mathematics teacher education curriculum.. Toward Equity and Social Justice in Mathematics Education, Research in Mathematics Education Series, Springer.
• Naresh, N., Poling, L., Espy, T.G. (2015). Using Technology to Rethink the Intersection of Statistics Education and Social Justice. Improving K-12 STEM Education Outcomes through Technological Integration. Advances in Early Childhood and K-12 Education.

Conference Proceeding

• Naresh, N., Magiera, M., DuCloux, K., Cavey, L., Hopkins, T., Roberson, L. (2023). The Story of VCAST-SIG: Collaborative Approaches that enhance MTE Professional Knowledge and Teacher Learning. Lamberg, T., & Moss, D. (2023). Proceedings of the forty-fifth annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (Vol 1). University of Nevada, Reno.. 8. Nevada, Reno, http://www.pmena.org/pmenaproceedings/PMENA%2044%202022%20Proceedings.pdf.
• Naresh, N., Desai, S., Kurtz, B. (2022). Teachers as Math walk Tour designers: Embracing an ethnomathematics perspective to connect academic mathematics and out-of-school contexts. Proceedings of the 7th International conference on ethnomathematics. 7. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/366008936_ICEm_-7_The_7th_International_Conference_on_Ethnomathematics_Book_of_Abstracts_Editors
• Naresh, N., Eddy, C.M., Naresh, K.M. (2022). Mathematics teacher educators' reflections on their own practice of equity and justice with teacher candidates. Lischka, A. E., Dyer, E. B., Jones, R. S., Lovett, J., Strayer, J., & Drown, S. (2022). Proceedings of the forty-fourth annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Middle Tennessee State University.. 8. Nashville, Tennessee, Middel Tennessee State University. http://www.pmena.org/pmenaproceedings/PMENA%2044%202022%20Proceedings.pdf.
• Naresh, N., Cavey, L., DuCloux, K., , T.T. (2021). Eliciting dispositions for teaching in the context of a video-based intervention for secondary teacher candidates. Olanoff, D., Johnson, K., & Spitzer, S. M. (2021). Proceedings of the forty-third annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Philadelphia, PA. http://www.pmena.org/pmenaproceedings/PMENA%2043%202021%20Proceedings.pdf
• Naresh, N., Tracy, G., Lisa, P. (2017). Using CME to Empower Prospective Teachers (and Students) emerge as Mathematics Modellers. Proceedings of the 9th International Conference of Mathematics, Education, and Society.
• Goodson-Espy, T., Naresh, N., Poling, L. (2016). Critical Mathematics Education: Extending the borders of mathematics teacher education. Proceedings of the 38th annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PMENA). 8.

Journal Article

• Naresh, N. A Human Experience for K-8 Preservice Teachers and Mathematics Teacher Educators.
• Hopkins, T., Roberson, L., Naresh, N., Cavey, L., DuCloux, K., Magiera, M. The VCAST-SIG Story: MTE Professional Growth through a Community of Practice. Coppell, https://mted.merga.net.au/index.php/mted
• Naresh, N., Desai, S., Kurtz, B. Finding a New Path: Empowering Pre-Service Teachers to Embrace Ethnomathematics Through Mathwalk Tour Creation. Online, North American Study Group on Ethnomathematics. https://journalofmathematicsandculture.wordpress.com/
• Naresh, N., Chahine, I.C. (2021). In The Footsteps of Paulus Gerdes: Narrative Portrayal of Belonging, Being, and Becoming Ethnomathematics Scholars. Journal of Mathematics and Culture (JMC )Special Edition-A Tribute to Paulus Gerdes. https://journalofmathematicsandculture.wordpress.com/
• Naresh, N., Morton, K.L., Eddy, C.M. (2021). An MTE collective to (re)Humanize mathematics in preservice teacher education courses.. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education in Texas. 11 (2)
• Yang, Z., Naresh, N., Edwards, M.T. (2020). Engineering Calculus: Fostering Engagement and Understanding in a Virtual Setting.. 8. Coppell, https://advances.asee.org/aee-covid-19-home-page/
• Poling, L., Naresh, N., Espy, T. (2018). Empowering Mathematicians through Modeling. Mathematics teaching in the Middle School.
• Naresh, N. (2015). A stone or a sculpture - It is all in your perception. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. 13 (6) 1567-1588. Springer Nature. http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10763-014-9549-6
• Naresh, N., Suzanne R. Harper, Jane M. Keiser, Norm Krumpe. (2014). Probability Explorations in a Multicultural Context. The Mathematics Teacher. 108 (3) 184. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. http://dx.doi.org/10.5951/mathteacher.108.3.0184
• Worley, J., Naresh, N. (2014). Heterogeneous Peer-Tutoring: An Intervention That Fosters Collaborations and Empowers Learners. Middle School Journal. 46 (2) 26-32. Informa UK Limited. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00940771.2014.11461907
• Naresh, N., Bridget Royce. (2013). Dropping in on the Math of Plinko. Other. 19 (4) 214. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. http://dx.doi.org/10.5951/mathteacmiddscho.19.4.0214

Newsletter

• Naresh, N. (2021). A tribute to Ubi D'Ambrosio. International Study Group on Ethnomathematics (ISGEm) Newsletter Special Edition - Triubte to Ubiratan D'Ambrosio. https://isgem.wordpress.com/117-2/

Poster

• Yilmaz, Z., Naresh, N., Kanbir, S. Pre-Service Teachers’ Perceptions on Exploring Number Theory Concepts using Khanmigo: Benefits and Challenges. Topic Study Group 4.1: Preservice mathematics teacher education for the early childhood/primary level. Sydney, ICME 15. https://icme15.org/

Contracts, Grants and Sponsored Research

Grant - Research

• Naresh, N. (Principal), Cockerham, D.P. (Co-Principal), "Artificial Intelligence in Mathematics Education (AI-MATE)," sponsored by University of North Texas, University of North Texas, $10000 Funded. (2024).
• Naresh, N. (Co-Principal), "Recruitment, Readiness, and Retention of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science Teachers (R3STEM)," sponsored by NSG 2345066 (DUE), Federal, $2476112 Funded. (2024 - 2030).

Grant - Teaching

• Petros, A. (Principal), Naresh, N. (Co-Principal), Fortney, B.S. (Co-Principal), Neogi, P. (Co-Principal), Kinyanjui, S. (Co-Principal), "Faculty-Initiated Redesign of STEM Teaching for all Students (FIRSTS) - Team Mentoring Grant," sponsored by University of North Texas, Local, $5000 Funded. (2021 - 2022).
• Naresh, N. (Principal), Prein, J. (Supporting), "Math 1350 OER summer grant," sponsored by UNT, Local, $4500 Funded. ( - 2021).