Reshaping STEM teaching and learning
Dr Jake's research outputs
Dr Jake brings together his expertise in the classroom with his practical research experience to publish and present on key topics including mathematics teaching and learning, STEM education, and numeracy.
PhD thesis
Little, J. (2021). Using real-world scientific problems to promote students' mathematics motivations: A mixed-methods study of Grade 7 students and their teachers. https://ses.library.usyd.edu.au/handle/2123/25772
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Peer-reviewed Journal Articles
Little, J. & Anderson, J. (2015). What factors support or inhibit secondary mathematics pre-service teachers’ implementation of problem-solving tasks during professional experience? Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, DOI: 10.1080/1359866X.2015.1115822
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Peer-reviewed Conference Papers (published in full proceedings)
Little, J. (2019, July). Connecting mathematics with science to enhance student achievement- A position paper. In G. Hine, S. Blackley, & A. Cooke (Eds.), Mathematics Education Research: Impacting Practice (Proceedings of the 42ndannual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia), pp. 452-459. Perth: MERGA.
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Peer-reviewed Conference Papers (proposals published)
Little, J. (2020, April). Multidisciplinary mathematics teaching- Impact on students’ achievement and motivations. American Association for Educational Research Conference (AERA) Division B Poster Session (Accepted, not presented due to conference cancellation).
Little, J. (2021, July). Connecting mathematics with science contexts in junior secondary school: Impact on expectancy-values, teaching and learning of mathematics. Network Gender and STEM Conference).
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Professional Presentations
2022
Teacher Expert Networks - NSW Government. Panel convenor for Delights, Dramas and Destiny of Mathematics Education in NSW.
Teachers Guild of NSW. The Future of Mathematics Education in Australia. Panel speaker. 06.04.22
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2021
Little, J. (2021, July). Connecting mathematics with science contexts in junior secondary school: Impact on expectancy-values, teaching and learning mathematics. Presented at the Network Gender and STEM conference, Sydney, July 29-30, 2021.
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2019
Little, J. (2019, December). Connecting mathematics and science in junior secondary school through project-based learning: The student and teacher experience. Presented at the Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) annual conference, Brisbane, December 1-5, 2019.
Little, J. (2019, November). Panelist. For Invited Panel, closing session at Sydney Catholic Schools STEM Symposium, Sydney, November 1, 2019.
Little J. (2019, August). Connecting mathematics with science to enhance students’ aspirations and achievement: Implications for classroom practice. Presented at The Teachers’ Guild of NSW (TGNSW) Presentation Evening, Sydney,August 16 , 2019.
Little, J. (2019, July). Reviving secondary mathematics through a connected STEM learning experience: Learning from the teacher journey. Presented at the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) annual conference, Brisbane, July 9-11, 2019.
Little, J. (2019, July). Connecting mathematics with science to enhance student achievement- A position paper. Paper presented at the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) annual conference, Perth, 30th June - 4th July, 2019.
Little J. (2019, April). Project-based Learning in Mathematics- Making Connections. Presented at the Sydney University Secondary Mathematics Alumni Conference, Sydney, April 26, 2019.
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Keynote addresses:
Little, J. (2019, October). Designing student and teacher attitudinal surveys. Invited Keynote presented at the Sydney Catholic Schools Action Research in STEM Education Day 2, Sydney, October 18, 2019.
Little, J. (2019, August). Designing a research question and measuring intervention impact. Invited Keynote presented at the Sydney Catholic Schools Action Research in STEM Education Day 1, Sydney, August 8, 2019.
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2018
Little J. (2018, September). Working with research- One school’s journey of multidisciplinary mathematics and science teaching. Presented at the Mathematical Association of NSW (MANSW) Annual Conference, Wollongong, September 14-16, 2018.
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2017
Little, J. (2017, September). Utilising video tutorials to maximise student work time (Flipped classroom learning in Mathematics at Wenona School). Presented at the ICT Teachmeet Opera House, Sydney, September 5, 2017.
Little, J. (2017, July). Using science as a motivational context for learning mathematics. Presented at the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) Biennial Conference, Canberra, July 11-13, 2017.
Little, J. (2017, May). ‘STEMania: Integration of the Australian Curriculum for Mathematics and Science in Stage 4’. Presented at the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER): Excellence in Professional Practice Conference, Gold Coast, May 25-26, 2017.
Little, J. (2017, April). ‘The Hunger Games: Project-based learning mathematics initiative Stage 4, Year 7 at Wenona School’. Presented at the Sydney University Secondary Mathematics Alumni Conference, Sydney, April 20, 2017.
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2016
Little, J. (2016, October). ‘STEM in the Australian Context: Where is the M? STEM at Wenona School. Presented at theAmerican Association of Middle Level Educators (AMLE), Austin (Texas), October 9-12, 2016.
Little, J. (2016, April). 'Reflections from a beginning teacher: What can beginning teachers bring to the profession?'Presented to Undergraduate students at The University of Sydney, April 12, 2016.
Invited Keynote:
Little, J. (2016, October). Mathematics and STEM teaching and learning in an international context: Comparisons between Australia and the U.S. Presented at TeachMeet STEM, Sydney, October 13, 2016.
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2015
Little, J. (2015, July). 'Implementing problem-solving tasks in the mathematics classroom: My experiences and resources.' Presented at the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT) Biennial Conference, University of South Australia, July 6-8, 2015.
Little, J. (2015, April). 'Dissemination of research findings- how to encourage pre-service teachers to engage with problem-solving tasks in mathematics'. Presented at the Sydney University Secondary Mathematics Alumni Conference, Sydney, April 17, 2015.
Little, J. (2015, March). 'Using Doceri in the mathematics classroom- Opportunities for the flipped classroom.' Presented at the ICT TeachMeet, The University of NSW, March 11, 2015.