Faculty Profile

Nirmala Naresh

Title
Associate Professor
Department
Mathematics
College
College of Science

    

Education

PhD, Illinois State University, 2008.
Major: Mathematics Education
Dissertation Title: Workplace Mathematics of Bus Conductors in Chennai, India
MPhil, University of Madras, 1995.
Major: Mathematics
MSc, University of Madras, 1994.
Major: Mathematics
BS, University of Madras, 1992.
Major: Mathematics

Current Scheduled Teaching*

MATH 1710.400, Calculus I, Spring 2024 Syllabus
MATH 2100.001, Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Instruction, Spring 2024 Syllabus

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Previous Scheduled Teaching*

MATH 4050.001, Advanced Study of the Secondary Mathematics Curriculum, Fall 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 2900.001, Special Problems, Fall 2023
MATH 1190.009, Business Calculus, Spring 2023 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 4050.001, Advanced Study of the Secondary Mathematics Curriculum, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 2100.001, Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Instruction, Fall 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1350.001, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I, Spring 2022 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 2100.001, Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Instruction, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1350.001, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I, Fall 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1710.620, Calculus I, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1350.002, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.003, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Spring 2021 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 2100.001, Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Instruction, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.003, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1650.620, Pre Calculus, Fall 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1720.120, Calculus II, Summer 5W2 2020 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1720.121, Calculus II, Summer 5W2 2020 Syllabus
MATH 1720.122, Calculus II, Summer 5W2 2020 Syllabus
MATH 1720.621, Calculus II, Spring 2020 Syllabus
MATH 2100.001, Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Instruction, Spring 2020 Syllabus
MATH 1351.002, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Spring 2020 Syllabus
MATH 1351.003, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Spring 2020 Syllabus
MATH 1710.621, Calculus I, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 2100.001, Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Instruction, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.002, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.003, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Fall 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1710.110, Calculus I, Summer 5W1 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1710.111, Calculus I, Summer 5W1 2019
MATH 1710.112, Calculus I, Summer 5W1 2019
MATH 1710.113, Calculus I, Summer 5W1 2019
MATH 1710.114, Calculus I, Summer 5W1 2019
MATH 1720.110, Calculus II, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1720.111, Calculus II, Spring 2019 Syllabus
MATH 1720.112, Calculus II, Spring 2019 Syllabus
MATH 1720.113, Calculus II, Spring 2019 Syllabus
MATH 1350.001, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.002, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Spring 2019 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1190.011, Business Calculus, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 2100.001, Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Instruction, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1350.002, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.002, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Fall 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.001, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Summer 5W2 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1710.130, Calculus I, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1710.131, Calculus I, Spring 2018 Syllabus
MATH 1710.132, Calculus I, Spring 2018 Syllabus
MATH 1710.133, Calculus I, Spring 2018 Syllabus
MATH 2100.001, Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Instruction, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.002, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.003, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Spring 2018 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 2100.001, Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Instruction, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1350.001, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1350.002, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.003, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Fall 2017 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 2100.001, Functions and Modeling for Secondary Mathematics Instruction, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.001, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.002, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.003, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Spring 2017 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1350.001, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I, Fall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1350.002, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors I, Fall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.002, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Fall 2016 Syllabus SPOT
MATH 1351.003, Mathematics for Elementary Education Majors II, Fall 2016 Syllabus SPOT

* Texas Education Code 51.974 (HB 2504) requires each institution of higher education to make available to the public, a syllabus for undergraduate lecture courses offered for credit by the institution.

Published Publications

Published Intellectual Contributions

Abstracts and Proceedings
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., 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/
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/

Awarded Grants

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. (February 2024 – Present).
Naresh, N. (Co-Principal), "Capacity Building: Creating and Sustaining a Pathway for UNT Engineering Majors to be STEM Teachers (R3 STEM)," Sponsored by NSF 21-578 (DUE Capacity Building), Federal, $2476112 Funded. (June 1, 2024May 1, 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. (August 15, 2021May 2022).
Naresh, N. (Principal), Prein, J. (Supporting), "Math 1350 OER summer grant," Sponsored by UNT, Local, $4500 Funded. (August 15, 2021).
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Overall
Summative Rating
Challenge and
Engagement Index
Response Rate

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  • Overall Summative Rating (median):
    This rating represents the combined responses of students to the four global summative items and is presented to provide an overall index of the class’s quality. Overall summative statements include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 5 = Excellent, 3 = Good, and 1= Very poor):
    • The course as a whole was
    • The course content was
    • The instructor’s contribution to the course was
    • The instructor’s effectiveness in teaching the subject matter was
  • Challenge and Engagement Index:
    This rating combines student responses to several SPOT items relating to how academically challenging students found the course to be and how engaged they were. Challenge and Engagement Index items include the following (response options include a Likert scale ranging from 7 = Much higher, 4 = Average, and 1 = Much lower):
    • Do you expect your grade in this course to be
    • The intellectual challenge presented was
    • The amount of effort you put into this course was
    • The amount of effort to succeed in this course was
    • Your involvement in course (doing assignments, attending classes, etc.) was
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