ADULT NUMERACY NETWORK

Read our most recent practitioner research project, developed by Shelly Leduke, ANN member from Connecticut and watch her presentation. 

Can Spatial Reasoning Skills Improve When Studied in an Online Environment? (2022)

Calling All Math Educators

Are you curious about what really works in your classroom? Have you ever wondered how small changes in instruction could make a big difference for students? Here’s an opportunity to dig into those questions, improve your practice, and contribute to the field—all while receiving support and a $500 stipend!

What Educators Like You Have Explored

Here are a couple of past projects to give you an idea of what’s possible:

• Tom Brewer (2008): Connecting Math & Critical Thinking Through Group Interaction 
• Amy Guda (2008): What Types of Previous Knowledge Do Students Use When Leaning New Geometry Skills? 
• ANN members can visit the archives to explore the entire collection of ANN Practitioner Research Projects! 

How It Works

Each year, up to two educators are selected to receive a $500 stipend upon completing their project and sharing their findings. We welcome educators at all experience levels—you don’t need prior research experience! We’re happy to help you develop your research question and shape your project.

If you’re interested, reach out to us at annpractitionerproject@gmail.com.

We’re here to answer any questions and support you along the way!

Getting Started

A great first step is to check out the ANN Teaching & Learning Principles or The Components of Numeracy to identify an aspect of instruction you’d like to explore.

Effective projects include these four elements:

1. Identify your research question. What do you want to investigate? Examples: What’s going on? What happens when…? How do I help students…?
2. Collect data. How will you gather information—through surveys, testing, interviews, observations, or focus groups? Will you use numbers (quantitative data) or stories and case studies (qualitative data)?
3. Analyze and interpret the data. What patterns emerge? What do your findings reveal about your teaching and your students' learning?
4. Share your findings. Write an article for The Math Practitioner and, if possible, present your findings in-person or virtually, at the ANN Annual Meeting, Teaching & Learning Institute, or another event.

This opportunity is open to ANN members. If you’re not a member yet, we’d love to welcome you!

Your insights matter.

Your students’ learning matters.

We’d love for you to be part of this exciting work!