SEPPCE School of Education, Public Policy, and Civic Engagement

Welcome to The James J. Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in Mathematics Education

The Kaput Center has been established in the spirit and vision of James Kaput, whose innovative thinking and leadership inspired many in the field of mathematics education.

The purpose of this Center is to provide a focus and support for sustained investigation of foundational issues in the field of mathematics education, issues that will be chosen to enhance and deepen ongoing research by its members and associates.

The Center is a place where fundamental problems in mathematics education will be studied, discussed and analyzed through conferences, colloquium series, basic research and development, commissioned reports, and think-tank meetings.

Current Foundational Research

Algebraic Thinking in Early Grades

Use of dynamic, interactive technologies and their impact on mathematical experience

Classroom connectivity and impact on participation and motivation

The development of proof and reasoning across the grades

Symbolic Cognition in Advanced Mathematics

Evolution and epistemic dimensions on the use of mathematical symbols and notation systems

District-wide improvement of mathematics teaching in elementary & middle grades

Outreach and Dissemination

Sustaining partnerships with researchers around the world, industry, and schools (especially in MA)

Connecting research to practice through teacher professional development

Providing on-line web services to researchers, students and practitioners

Program Development

Development of a Doctoral Program in Mathematics Education focused on these fundamental issues.

Contact:

University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, Kaput Center
200 Mill Rd., Suite 150B, Fairhaven, MA 02719
Phone: 774-929-3065
Fax: 508 999-9215
kaputcenter@umassd.edu