Suzanne H. Chapin
Position:		Associate Professor
Department:		Curriculum and Teaching
Program:		Mathematics Education

Educational History

Ed. D.�Boston University
Ed. M.�Boston University
B.A.�Duke University

Contact Information
Phone:		617-353-7105
E-mail:		schapin@bu.edu

Profile

Courses Taught

SED�ME589 �Designing Professional Development Programs in Mathematics
SED�ME558 �Mathematics Curriculum: Programs, Issues and Trends
SED�ME545 �Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Elementary
SED�ME546 �Methods of Teaching Mathematics: Middle School
SED�ME363 �Teaching Mathematical Reasoning in Elementary Schools: Probability and Data
SED�ME560 �Algebra for Teachers

Selected Publications

Chapin, S. & Johnson, A. (2006). Math Matters: Understanding the Math You Teach, Grades K-8. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications.
Gavin, M. K., Chapin, S., Dailey, J. & Sheffield, L. (2006). Unraveling the Mystery of the MoLi Stone: Place Value and Numeration. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishers.
Gavin, M. K., Chapin, S., Dailey, J. & Sheffield, L. (2006). Awesome Algebra: Looking for Patterns and Generalizations. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishers.
Gavin, M. K., Chapin, S., Dailey, J. & Sheffield, L. (2006). What’s the ME in Measurement All About? Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishers.
Gavin, M. K., Chapin, S., Dailey, J. & Sheffield, L. (2006). Digging for Data: The Search Within Research. Dubuque, IA: Kendall Hunt Publishers.
Chapin, S., O’Connor, C., & N. C. Anderson. (2003). Classroom Discussions: Using Math Talk to Help Students Learn, Grades 1-6. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications.
Chapin, S. & Anderson, N. (2003). Crossing the Bridge to Formal Proportional Reasoning. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School. 8(8), 420-425.
Chapin, S., Koziol, A., MacPherson, J., & C. Rezba. (2003). Navigating Through Data Analysis and Probability in Grades 3-5. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Chapin, S., Anderson, N., Bunten, J., Hagan, K., Lebron, D., Lenz-Cesar, P., MacPherson, J., Perry, B., O’Connell, K, & L. Tortola. (2000). Mathematics Today, Book 1 (Grades 2-3). Rowley, MA: Didax Educational Resources.
Chapin, S., Anderson, N., Hagan, K., Lebron, D., Lenz-Cesar, P., Perry, B., O’Connell, K, & L. Tortola. (2000). Mathematics Today, Book 2 (Grades 4-5). Rowley, MA: Didax Educational Resources.
Chapin, S., Anderson, N., Bunten, J., Hagan, K., Lebron, D., Lenz-Cesar, P., MacPherson, J., O’Connell, K, & L. Tortola. (2000). Mathematics Today, Book 3 (Grades 6-7). Rowley, MA: Didax Educational Resources.

Selected Presentations

Using Productive Classroom Talk to Support Students’ Reasoning
Using Discussions and Debates in Math Class with Gifted Students: Why, How, and When?
Productive Classroom Talk: How Discussions Helped Further Students’ Knowledge and Achievement
The Role of Normative Practices in the Teaching of Mathematics — Rules and Obligations.

Selected Grants

Strategic Use of Classroom Discourse in Mathematics Instruction: Studies of Effects on Student and Teacher Learning�(2002-2005).
Project Challenge�(1998-2002).

Selected Awards/Honors/Special Recognition

NAGC's Annual Curriculum Division's Curriculum Award for "What's the ME in Measurement All About?"