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1 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 1 CURRICULUM VITA KATHLEEN CAGE MITTAG Mathematical Sciences Department (Home Address) College of Science 4627 Pinecomb Woods The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX Loop 1604 West (210) San Antonio, TX kathleen.mittag@utsa.edu (210) EDUCATION August 1993 May 1975 December 1972 Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction (Mathematics Education and Statistics), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX M.S., Mathematics and Computer Science, Texas A&I University, Kingsville, TX B.S., Mathematics Education, Summa Cum Laude, Texas A&I University, Kingsville, TX PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2007 Professor Department of Mathematics The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX Associate Professor Mathematical Sciences Department The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. Taught: Calculus I (reform and traditional); statistics; precalculus; conceptual calculus; elementary and secondary mathematics education; integrated science, mathematics and technology; and secondary approaches for mathematics and science Assistant Professor -- Education and Mathematics/Statistics The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX. Taught: Calculus I (reform and traditional); statistics; precalculus; elementary and secondary mathematics education; integrated science, mathematics and technology; and secondary approaches for mathematics and science Visiting Instructor Mathematics Department Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, TX. Taught: mathematics for elementary education, business calculus, calculus, and geometry and statistics for teachers.

2 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page Graduate Assistant, Teaching & Research Texas A&M University, College Station, TX Taught mathematics methods and assisted in Center for Mathematics and Science Education organizing conferences and working on grants Secondary Mathematics Teacher -- H. M. King High School, Kingsville, TX. Taught geometry, algebra, pre-calculus, and calculus Full-time Mathematics Instructor Texas A&I University, Kingsville, TX Taught algebra, trigonometry, analytic geometry, business mathematics, and business calculus Graduate Assistant Texas A&I University, Kingsville, TX Taught algebra, business mathematics and trigonometry. PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics Education in Africa Statistics and Mathematics Education Use of Technology in Instruction Research Methodology Gender, Race, and Ethnicity Issues in Education Integrated Mathematics and Science PUBLICATIONS Refereed Journals Mittag, K.C., & Taylor, S.E. (2006). Hitting the bull s-eye: A dart game simulation using graphing calculator technology. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 12(2), Collins, L B., & Mittag, K. C. (2005). The effect of calculator technology on student achievement in an introductory statistics course. Statistics Education Research Journal, 4(1), Mittag, K. C., Shoho, A., & Lien, V. (2004). Describing and evaluating an exemplary mathematics elementary staff development project. School Science and Mathematics, 104(4),

3 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 3 Mason, D., Fies, C., Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (2004). How scientists communicate with numbers. Texas Mathematics Teacher, 51(1), Agnello, M. F., & Mittag, K. C. (2003). Summary of comparing pre-service teachers attitudes toward diversity: Internship and student teaching experiences. Border Educational Issues. 2, 17. Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (2003). Mathematical mysteries: Grab bag activities for estimation, measurement and problem solving. Texas Mathematics Teacher, 52 (1), Mittag, K. C. (2001). Mathematics education and new Texas legislation. Texas Mathematics Teacher, 49(1), 23. Mason, D., & Mittag, K. C. (2001). Evaluating success of Hispanic-surname students in first-semester general chemistry. Journal of Chemical Education, 78, Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (2001). Seven ancient and modern wonders of the quadratic world. Mathematics Teacher, 94(5), , 361. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor. S. E. (2001). The evolution of a graphing calculator course for pre-service mathematics teachers. Issues in the Undergraduate Mathematics Preparation of School Teachers: The Journal, 3, Mittag, K..C. & Thompson, B. (2000). A national survey of AERA members perceptions of statistical significance tests and other statistical issues. Educational Researcher, 29(4), Mittag, K. C., & Collins, L. B. (2000) Relating Calculus I reform experience to performance in traditional Calculus II. PRIMUS, 10(1), Hedrick, W., McGee, P., & Mittag, K.C. (2000). Pre-service teacher learning through one-on-one tutoring: Reporting perceptions through . Teaching and Teacher Education, 16(1), Tarr, J. E., Mittag, K. C., Uekawa, K., & Lennex, L. (2000). A comparison of calculator use in eighth-grade mathematics classrooms in the United States, Japan, and Portugal: Results of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study. School Science and Mathematics, 100(3), Mittag, K. C., & Taylor, S. E. (2000). Leaky faucet: A mathematical model. Demos with Positive Impact. Philadelphia, PA and Statesboro, GA: Temple University and Georgia Southern University.

4 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 4 Mittag, K. C. (1999). Measuring the Jungian personality types of Hispanic high school students. Assessment, 6(3), Mittag, K. C., & Mason, D. (1999). Cultural factors in science education: Variables affecting achievement. Journal of College Science Teaching, 28(3), Mittag, K. C., & Van Reusen, A. K. (1999). One fish, two fish, pretzel fish: Learning estimation and other advanced mathematics concepts in an inclusive classroom. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 31(6), Mittag, K. C., & Eltinge, E. (1998). Topic coverage in statistics courses: A national Delphi study. Research in the Schools, 5(1), Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (1998). Using a scoring rubric to evaluate statistics problems. Texas Mathematics Teacher. 156(1), Mittag, K. C. (1996) Scale-free nonparametric factor analysis: A user-friendly introduction with concrete heuristic examples. Louisiana Education Research Journal, 21(2), Taylor, S.E., & Mittag, K.C. (1996). Teaching statistics at the middle school level. Texas Mathematics Teacher, 44(1), 3-4. Book Mason, D. S., Mittag, K. C., & Taylor. S. E. (2003). Integrating mathematics, science and technology: A skill-building approach. Needham Heights, MA: Allyn & Bacon. Refereed Conference Proceedings Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (1999). Ideas and activities for a mathematics modeling course. Proceedings of the Eleventh International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. Taylor, S. E., Mittag, K. C., & Coleman, M. (1998). So you ve got calculator training, now what? Proceedings of the Tenth International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics pg Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. Mittag, K.C. (1996). What students think about a Consortiums Approach Calculus I class. Electronic Proceedings of the Fifth Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics. Reading, MA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

5 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 5 Mittag, K.C., & Taylor, S.E. (1996). Integrating calculators and content in a preservice mathematics course. In Goodell (Ed.), Proceedings of the Eighth International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, pg Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. Mittag, K.C. (1995). Using classroom data sets and the Sharp 9300 graphing calculator to teach introductory statistics concepts. Proceeding of the Seventh International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley. PRESENTATIONS and PAPERS Mittag, K. C., & Naizer, G. (October 2006). Integrating mathematics and science using atmospheric pressure activities. School Science and Mathematics Association Annual Meeting, Missoula, MT. Mittag, K. C. (October 2006) The sum of the parts expanded activity for exponential and sequential functions. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Phoenix, AZ. Mittag, K. C.(August 2006). Mathematics Education in the United States and Texas. An invited presentation and colloquium at the University of Namibia, Windhoek, Namibia, Africa. Mittag, K. C., & Fies, D. F. (July 2006). Your pencil activity. Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching. Houston, TX. Mittag, K. C. (April 2006). To use or not to use an inferential calculator in Introductory Statistics courses: An investigation. American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor, S. E. (January, 2006). The sum of the parts: A modeling activity to develop sequential, power and exponential functions. American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of American Annual Joint Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Lott, C., Lott, J., Mittag, K. C., Torres-Martinez, N., & Boswell, L. (April, 2005). Exploring the diversity of mathematics in children s literature. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2005 Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA. Taylor, S., & Mittag, K. C. (March, 2005). Hands-on modeling activities. A workshop presented at Teachers Teaching with Technology Annual Conference. Washington, DC.

6 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 6 Mittag, K. C. (February, 2005). To use or not to use an inferential calculator in Introductory Statistics courses?: An investigation. A paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA. Mittag, K. C. (February, 2005). Various Research Projects. A colloquium presented for the Mathematical Sciences Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor, S. E. (January, 2005). Enhancing the teaching and learning of quadratic equations by using Handheld Technology. A paper presented at the American Mathematical Society and Mathematical Association of American Annual Joint Meeting, Atlanta, GA. Mittag, K. C. (November, 2004). Happy Meals, darts, and dice: Modeling activities using technology. A workshop presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, New Orleans, LA. Lott, C., Balka, D., Boswell, L., Torres-Martinez, N. & Mittag, K. C. (April, 2004). Using the Mathematics in Children s Literature. A workshop presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (April, 2004). Using mathematics, science and technology in the same lesson: It can be done! A workshop presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA. Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (March, 2004). Having fun with probability and simulations. A presentation for the Teachers Teaching with Technology International Conference, New Orleans, LA. Lien. V., Shapley, K., Bell, G., Brown, R., Naizer, G., Mittag, K. C. (February, 2004). Grant workshop: From finding the appropriate grant funding to evaluating grants. A symposium presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX. Mittag, K. C., Taylor, S. E., & Mason, D. (April, 2003). Connecting mathematics, science and technology: It can be done. A workshop presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX. Balka, D., Boswell, L., Lott, J., Lott, C., Mittag, K. C., & Torres-Martinez, N. (April, 2003). Mathematics and children s literature. A workshop presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.

7 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 7 Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (March, 2003). Darts, craps and Happy Meals. A workshop presented at the Texas Instruments Annual T^3 Conference, Nashville, TN. Taylor, D. L., Mittag, K. C., & Tashakkori, A., (February, 2003). Learning from research on high reliability organizations. An invited research paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Summerline, J., & Mittag, K. C. (February, 2003). A comparison of the improvement of skills in developmental mathematics in the traditional classroom and through Internet courses. An invited research paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Naizer, G., & Mittag, K. C. (July, 2002). Bouncing balls: An integrated activity using technology. A workshop presented at Conference of the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Dallas, TX. Mittag, K. C., Shoho, A., & Lien, L. (April, 2002). Mathematics and Science Education Cooperative: An exemplary professional development project. A research paper presentation at The American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Mittag, K. C., & Lien, V. (February, 2002). How the Mathematics and Science Education Cooperative Model Works. A symposium paper presentation at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Austin, TX, Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (November, 2001). How in-depth do you want to be with your technology? An invited presentation at the 14 th International Conference for Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Baltimore, MD. Mittag, K. C. (October, 2001). Ten components of effective schools. Invited keynote speaker at Re-energizing Teaching and Learning: Intercultural Development Research Association's Middle School Mathematics Teacher Leadership Institute, San Antonio, TX. Naizer, G., & Mittag, K. C. (July, 2001). Bouncing balls: An integrated activity using technology. A workshop presented at Conference of the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, San Antonio, TX. Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (April, 2001). Who says you cannot have math, science and technology in the same lesson? Invited workshop at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Orlando, FL. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor, S. E. (April, 2001). Solving quadratic equations using technology several ways. Invited presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.

8 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 8 Mittag, K. C., & Martin, N. (January, 2001). New Teacher Certification Programs. Paper presentation at Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Mittag, K. C. (January, 2001). Relating Calculus I reform experience to performance in traditional Calculus II. A colloquium presented to the Mathematics Department at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor, S. E. (November, 2000). Integrating mathematics, science and technology. Invited presentation at the 13 th Annual International Conference for Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Atlanta, GA. Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (November, 2000). Seven wonders of the ancient and modern quadratic world. Invited presentation at the 13 th Annual International Conference for Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Atlanta, GA. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor, S. E. (July, 2000). Modeling activities for science and mathematics including technology. Two workshops presented at the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Houston, TX. Naizer, G., & Mittag, K. C. (July, 2000). Bouncing into measurement and geometry using technology. Workshop presented at the Conference of the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Houston, TX. Mittag, K. C., & Collins, L. B. (April, 2000). Effect of calculator technology on student achievement in an introductory statistics course. Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New Orleans, LA. Mittag, K. C., & Lien, V. (January, 2000). Mathematics and Science Education Cooperative: An exemplary mathematics and science elementary staff development project. Paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX Mittag, K. C. (November, 1999). The effect of the inferential statistics calculator on student achievement in introductory statistics. Paper presented at the Twelfth International Conference for Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, San Francisco, California. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor, S. E. (November, 1999). Mathematical modeling as a part of college algebra. Paper presented at the Twelfth International Conference for Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, San Francisco, California. Mittag, K. C. & Taylor, S. E. (October, 1999). An integrated mathematics, science and technology activity incorporating air pressure concepts. An invited presentation at the Annual Meeting of the Georgia Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Rock Eagle, Georgia.

9 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 9 Naizer, G., & Mittag, K. C. (July, 1999). Bouncing into measurement and geometry. Activity presented at the Conference of the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Dallas, Texas. Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (July, 1999). Integrated mathematics, science, and technology activity. Workshop presented at the Conference of the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Dallas, Texas. Tarr, J. E., Mittag, K. C., Uekawa, K., & Lennex, L. (April, 1999). A comparison of calculator use in eight-grade mathematics classrooms in the United States, Japan, and Portugal: Results from the Third International Mathematics and Science Study. A paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, April Mittag, K. C. (April, 1999). Statistical significance testing: A survey of professional educational researchers. A paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, Montreal, Canada, April Collins, L. B., & Mittag, K. C. (January, 1999). The effect of calculator technology on student achievement in an introductory statistics class. An invited presentation at the Mathematics Association of America - American Mathematical Society Annual Conference, San Antonio, Texas. Mittag, K. C. (January, 1999). Exploring ways to use new inferential calculator technology. A paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas. Agnello, M. F., & Mittag, K. C. (January, 1999) Pre-service teachers attitudes towards diversity: Pre and post classroom experiences. A paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas. Mittag, K. C., & Agnello, M. F. (January, 1999). Measuring personality types of pre-service secondary teachers. A paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas. Mason, D., & Mittag, K. C. (January, 1999). Doing the TEKS! An integrated science and mathematics lab. An invited presentation at the International Association of Educators of Science Teachers Conference, Austin, Texas. Mittag, K. C. (December, 1998). Using the new inferential calculators to teach statistics. A colloquium for the Mathematics/Statistics Division at the University of Texas at San Antonio.

10 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 10 Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (November, 1998). Ideas and activities for a mathematics modeling course. An invited presentation at the Eleventh International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, New Orleans, Louisiana. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor, S. E. (November, 1998). Integrated mathematics and science activities including technology for pre-service teachers. An invited calculator workshop at the Eleventh International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, New Orleans, Louisiana. Mittag, K. C. (November, 1998). Statistics projects using the graphing calculator and classroom data. An invited workshop at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Western Regional Conference, Reno, Nevada. Taylor, S. E., Mittag, K. C., & Springer, G. T. (July, 1998). A heart rate lab activity for statistics. A paper presented at the 45th Annual Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, San Antonio, Texas. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor, S. E. (July, 1998). Manipulatives and technology for middle school. An invited workshop presented at the 45th Annual Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, San Antonio, Texas. Mittag, K. C., & Mason, D. (April, 1998). Cultural factors in science education: Variables affecting achievement. A paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Diego, California. Mason, D., & Mittag, K. C. (April, 1998). Variables affecting success of Hispanic surname students in Chemistry I. A paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Meeting, San Diego, California. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor. S. E. (April, 1998). Measurement activities that include technology. An invited extended workshop at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Washington, DC. Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (April, 1998). Calculator and content for preservice teachers. A paper presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Washington, DC. Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (March, 1998). Balancing concepts and technology. An invited workshop at the Teachers Teaching with Technology Annual Conference, Nashville, Tennessee. Mittag, K. C. (February, 1998). Probability and statistics activities including technology. A workshop presented at the Western Regional National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, Dallas, Texas.

11 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 11 Mittag, K. C. (January, 1998). Measuring the Jungian personality types of high school students. A paper presented at the Southwest Regional Research Association Conference, Houston, Texas. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor, S. E. (November, 1997). (a) So you ve got calculator training, now what? (b). A heart rate technology lab for statistics courses. Two invited papers at the Tenth Annual International Conference for Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Chicago, Illinois. Mittag, K. C., & Taylor, S. E. (July, 1997). Manipulatives and technology for middle school. An activity presented at the Conference for Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Houston, Texas. Mittag, K.C. (May, 1997). Using a project in statistics to introduce linear modeling. Invited presentation for the Southeastern Regional Conference of Teachers Teaching with Technology, Statesboro, Georgia. Taylor, S.E., & Mittag, K.C. (February, 1997). An extended project to use in precalculus or statistics. Invited presentation at the Teachers Teaching with Technology National Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mittag, K.C. (January, 1997). Measurement activities for primary grades. Workshop presented at the Southeastern Regional National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. Mittag, K.C. (November, 1996). Real world activities to incorporate in middle school statistics curriculum. Workshop presented at the Southwestern Regional National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Conference, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mittag, K.C., & Taylor, S.E. (November, 1996). Activity based strategies and problem solving for pre-service mathematics teachers. An invited workshop at the Ninth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Reno, Nevada. Mittag, K.C. (August, 1996). (a). Measurement activities including technology for elementary students, (b). activity based strategies and problem solving in middle school. Presentations and workshops at the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Dallas, Texas. Mittag, K.C. (July, 1996). What can a middle school calculator do? An invited presentation at the Oklahoma Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mittag, K.C. (June, 1996). (a). Using the Sharp calculator in pre-calculus and calculus, (b). What students think about a Consortium s Approach Calculus I class. Invited papers for the Fifth Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics, Baltimore, Maryland.

12 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 12 Mittag, K.C. (April, 1996). Activity based strategies and problem solving, including technology, in middle school. Invited workshop at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, San Diego, California. Mittag, K.C., & Taylor, S.E. (1996). Using graphing calculator technology in educational statistics courses. A paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New York, New York. Hedrick, W., Mittag, K.C., Crowder, D., & McGee, P. (January, 1996). Using electronic mail as a data source for qualitative research. A paper presented at the Southwestern Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. Mittag, K.C. (January, 1996). Teaching statistics using classroom data sets and technology. A paper presented at the Southwestern Educational Research Association Annual Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana. Mittag, K.C. (December, 1995). Introduction to graphing calculators using examples from algebra, pre-calculus, and statistics. Paper and workshop presented at the Northeastern Regional Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mittag, K.C., & Taylor, S.E. (November, 1995). Integrating calculators and content in a pre-service mathematics course. Paper presented at the Eighth International Conference for Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Houston, Texas. Mittag, K.C. (November, 1995). Using real word data and technology to teach introductory statistics. Paper and workshop presented at the South Carolina National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Mittag, K.C. (August, 1995). Teaching statistics using technology and student generated data sets. A paper and workshop presented at the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, San Antonio, Texas. Mittag, K.C., & Taylor, S.E. (August, 1995). Activity base strategies and problem solving in middle school. A paper and workshop presented at the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, San Antonio, Texas. Mittag, K.C., Tschope, J., & Cheney, C. (August, 1995). An intervention project developed to improve TAAS Exit scores at a high school. A paper and workshop presented at the Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, San Antonio, Texas.

13 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 13 Mittag, K.C. (July, 1995). (a) Integrating problem solving and technology in middle school mathematics courses. (b) Using graphing calculator technology in statistics courses. Two invited workshops and papers presented at the Sixth Annual Conference on Technology, Houston, Texas. Mittag, K.C. (June, 1995). Calculus using the Sharp 9300 graphing calculator. Workshop and paper presented at the Technology in Calculus-Advanced Placement, San Jose, California. Mittag, K.C. (April, 1995). Implementing problem solving activities in the middle school. Workshop and paper presented at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics National Meeting, Boston, Massachusetts. Mittag, K.C. (February, 1995). (a). An introduction to the Sharp 9300 graphing calculator. (b) An introduction to the Sharp EL-E300 middle school calculator. (c) Integrating the Sharp EL-E300 middle school calculator in the curriculum. Three workshops and papers presented at the Greater San Diego Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, San Diego, California. Mittag, K.C. (November, 1994). Using classroom data sets and the Sharp 9300 graphing calculator to teach introductory statistics concepts. A paper and workshop presented at the Seventh International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Orlando, Florida. Mittag, K. C. (July, 1994). An introduction to the Sharp 9300 for algebra through calculus. A paper and workshop presented at the 1994 Conference on Technology, Houston, Texas. Mittag, K. C. (February, 1994). Using real-world data sets and the Sharp 9300 graphing calculator in the introductory statistics classroom. A paper and workshop presented at the 1994 Western Regional Conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, San Francisco, California. Mittag, K. C. (November, 1993). Statistics on the Sharp A paper and workshop presented at the 1993 Sixth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics, Parsippany, New Jersey. Mittag, K. C. (April, 1993) Essential statistical topics and instructional strategies for an Introductory statistics course. A paper presented at the 1993 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, Atlanta, Georgia. Mittag, K. C. (February, 1993) Statistics on the TI-81 graphing calculator. Paper and workshop presented at the 1993 Western Regional Conference of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Las Vegas, Nevada.

14 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 14 Mittag, K. C. & Taylor, S. E. (August, 1992). Games and simulations for probability and statistics. Workshop presented at the Annual Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, San Antonio, Texas. Mittag, K.C. (April, 1992). Modeling the Central Limit Theorem using Computer Technology. A paper presented at the 1992 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, California. Taylor, S. E. & Mittag, K. C. (November, 1991). (a). Using the TI-81 in statistics, (b). Games and simulations for probability and statistics. Two lecturedemonstrations presented at the Trinity-Brazos River Valley Council of Teachers of Mathematics Fall Conference, College Station, Texas. Mittag, K. C. & Taylor, S. E. (June, 1991). Using the TI-81 in statistics. Lecture demonstration presented at the Conference on Technology, Houston, Texas. Taylor, S. E. & Mittag, K. C. (January, 1991). An introduction to the TI-81 for trigonometry and statistics. Paper presented at the Conference on the Teaching of Secondary Mathematics, Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas. Mittag, K. C. (November, 1990). Innovative ideas to use in the geometry classroom. Presentation at the Trinity-Brazos River Valley Council of Teachers of Mathematics Fall Conference, College Station, Texas. Non-refereed Publications Mittag, K.C., (2005). Letter from the Past-President, Southwest Educational Research Association Spring 2005 Newsletter, 3. Mittag, K.C., (2004). Letter from the President, Southwest Educational Research Association Fall 2004 Newsletter, 3. Mittag, K.C., (2004). Letter from the President, Southwest Educational Research Association Spring 2004 Newsletter, 3-4. Mittag, K. C. (2002). Letter from the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics President. Texas Mathematics Teacher, 50(2), 4. Mittag, K. C. (2001). Letter from the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics President. Texas Mathematics Teacher, 49(1), 4-5. Mittag, K. C. (2001). Letter from the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics President. Texas Mathematics Teacher, 48(2), 4. Mittag, K. C. (2000). Letter from the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics President. Texas Mathematics Teacher, 48(1), 4.

15 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 15 Mittag, K. C., & Lien, V. (2000). Mathematics and Science Education Cooperative: An exemplary mathematics and science elementary staff development project. A paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX. Submitted to ERIC. Mittag, K..C. (1999). A national survey of AERA members perceptions of the nature and meaning of statistical significance testing. A paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada. (ERIC Document Reproduction Services # ED ). Tarr, J. E., Mittag, K. C., Uekawa, K., & Lennex, L. (1999). A comparison of calculator use in eighth-grade mathematics classrooms in the United States, Japan, and Portugal: Results of the Third International Mathematics and Science Study. A paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Montreal, Canada. (ERIC Document Reproduction Services #ED ). Agnello, M. F., & Mittag, K. C. (1999). Comparing pre-service teachers attitudes toward diversity: Internship and student teaching experiences. A paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. (ERIC Document Reproduction Services #ED ) Mittag, K. C., & Agnello, M. F. (1999). Measuring personality types of pre-service secondary teachers. A paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX. Submitted to ERIC. Mittag, K. C. (1998). Measuring the Jungian personality types of high school students. A paper presented at the Southwest Regional Research Association Annual Meeting, Houston, Texas. (ERIC Document Reproduction Services # ED ). Mittag, K.C., & Taylor, S.E. (1996). Using graphing calculator technology in educational statistics courses. A paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, New York, New York. (ERIC Document Reproduction Services # ED ). Mittag, K. C. (1993). A Delphi study to determine standards for essential topics and suggested instructional approaches for an introductory non-calculus-based college-level statistics course. A paper presented at the American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Atlanta, Georgia. Submitted to ERIC. Mittag, K. C. (1993) Scale-free nonparametric factor analysis: A user-friendly introduction with concrete heuristic examples. A paper presented at the Southwest Educational Research Association Annual Meeting, Austin, Texas. (ERIC Document Reproduction Services # ED ).

16 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 16 Mittag, K. C. (1992). Correcting for systematic bias in sample estimates of population variances: Why do we divide by n-1? A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Southwest Educational Research Association, Houston, TX. (ERIC Document Reproduction Service # ED ). Mittag, K. C. (1992). Using computers to teach the concepts of the Central Limit Theorem. A paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association, San Francisco, CA. (ERIC Document Reproduction Services # ED ). Manuscripts Currently Under Refereed Review Mittag, K. C., & Fies, D. F. (2006). Your average pencil: What is it? Submitted for publication to Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, a national refereed journal. Taylor, S. E., & Mittag, K. C. (2006). The sum of the parts: A hands-on activity to illustrate sequences. Submitted for publication to Teaching Mathematics, a national refereed journal. Mittag, K. C. (2006). To use or not to use an inferential calculator in introductory statistics courses?: An investigation. Submitted for publication to Research in the Schools, a national refereed research journal. Mittag, K. C., Springer, G. T., & Taylor, S. E. (2005). The evolution of a student survey project. Submitted for publication to Centroid, a national refereed journal. Dissertation Mittag, K.C. (1993). A Delphi study to determine standards for essential topics and suggested instructional strategies for an introductory non-calculus-based college-level statistics course. Unpublished doctoral dissertation. Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. Thesis Mittag, K. C. (1975). Mean Value Theorems for several forms of the derivative. Unpublished masters thesis, Texas A&I University, Kingsville, TX. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTAL PROJECTS Mittag, K. C. (2006). Boschkop Primary School, Lynnwood Ridge, South Africa. I am working with a primary school outside Pretoria, South Africa. A grant project that I co-direct and UTSA are sending school supplies and mathematics materials to the school and I am delivering the supplies In August. I will work with the teachers at the school and develop a research project.

17 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 17 Mittag, K. C. (2004). Southwest Educational Research Association 27 th annual meeting program. Program Chair and editor. Mittag, K. C. and others. (1992). A workshop manual for standards for teaching mathematics: Implications for teacher appraisal. 3 Video Tapes: The NCTM Teaching Standards in action: Primary, middle grades, secondary. Center for Mathematics and Science Education, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX. RESEARCH IN PROGRESS Taylor, S., & Mittag, K. C. (2007). Bar graphs vs. histograms: Why are these graphs taught wrong in some books? Paper in progress. Kenelly, J. & Mittag, K. C. (2007). Writing prospectus for a conceptual calculus book, Calculus for the rest of us, to be submitted to the Mathematical Association of America. Summerlin, J., & Mittag, K. C. (2007). A study comparing student achievement in computer-based versus traditional developmental mathematics classes. Paper in progress. Mittag, K. C., & Lien, V. (2007) Mathematics and Science Cooperative: Where it s going and where it s been. Paper in progress. Mittag, K. C., & Naizer, G. (2007). Bouncing balls: An investigation using technology. Paper in progress. Mittag, K. C., & Mason, D. (2006). A longitudinal study of elementary student science achievement. Paper in progress. Mittag, K. C., & Telese, J. (2005). Evaluating use of graphing calculators at middle schools in South Texas. Research in progress. CURRENT RESEARCH Conducting a research study to determine if student mathematics achievement is affected by question format. Working with elementary teachers of minority students to improve mathematics education in their classrooms. Conducting research on gender-specific (all female) mathematics classrooms.

18 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 18 PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES National, Regional and State Activities President, Southwest Educational Research Association, Treasurer, Southwest Educational Research Association, 2005-present. Delegate, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference in Atlanta, GA, Member, Advisory Panel, Texas A&M Mathematics TEKS Connections Project, Membership Chair, Alamo District Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Participant, Prentice-Hall and TEA Content Validation for High School TAKS Exam, Reviewer, American Educational Research Journal. Chair, Southwest Educational Research Association 2007 Conference Local Arrangements. Alternate Delegate, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Representative for Alamo District Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Co-Organizer, International Mathematics and Education Conference, San Antonio, TX, July 7-9, Alternate Delegate, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Anaheim, CA, Member, Casio Electronics Teacher Advisory Committee, Reviewer, American Educational Research Journal, Reviewer, Teaching and Teacher Education, Reviewer, School Science and Mathematics, Alternate Delegate, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Philadelphia, PA, 2004.

19 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 19 Program Chair, Southwest Educational Research Association 2004 Annual Conference. Reviewer, Teaching and Teacher Education. President-elect, Southwest Educational Research Association, Past-president, Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics, President, Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Co-Chair, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2003 Local Arrangements Committee, As a result of this committee, $65, was the rebate to the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics and The Alamo District Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Chair, Southwest Educational Research Association 2003 Conference Local Arrangements. Board Member At-Large, Southwest Educational Research Association Member, Master Mathematics Teacher 8-12 Item Review Meeting, Jan Member, Master Mathematics Teacher 8-12 Standard Setting Meeting, July Reviewer, Sam Houston State University Research and Sponsored Grants Program, Member, Texas Education Agency Mathematics Validation Review Panel, Oct and Feb Facilitator and Advisor for Reflecting, Sharing and Supporting: Intercultural Development and Research Association Middle School Teacher Leadership Institute, Fall Member, National Evaluation System Committee to Develop Test Items for Texas Master Mathematics Teacher Exam grades 8-12, Member, National Evaluation System Committee to Establish Standards for Texas Master Mathematics Teacher Exam Member, National Evaluation System Committee to Establish Frameworks for Texas Master Mathematics Teacher Exam, Member, Governor's Task Force on Mathematics Initiative, 2001-present.

20 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 20 Delegate, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Association, Co-sponsor, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Academy, February Board Member, Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Co-Chair, Local Arrangements Committee, Southwest Educational Research Association 2003 Annual Meeting. Member, State Committee to review Grades 8-12 Certification Requirements. Participant, Texas Mathematics Summit sponsored by Governor's Business Council, Austin, TX, November 3, Chair, Instruction, Learning, and Cognition Division, Southwest Educational Research Association, Local Arrangements Chair, Southwest Educational Research Association, 1999 Annual Meeting Government Representative for the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1999 Legislative Conference in Washington, DC. Local organizer for the Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board Meeting and Dinner and Breakfast at the Annual Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, San Antonio, TX., July, 1998 Texas Academy of Science, Board Member, Texas Junior Academy of Science, Co-Director, Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Board Member, 1995-present Texas Curriculum Coalition, Member, Texas Mathematics Education Coalition, Board Member, Alamo Regional Academy of Science and Engineering, Board Member, present Organizer, Texas Junior Academy State Competition at Texas A&M University (1993-present)

21 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 21 Reviewer, PRIMUS Reviewer, Texas Mathematics Teacher University Governance Graduation Marshal, Fall 2006 College of Science Ceremony Member, College of Science Policy Committee, Member, College of Science Budget Committee, Member, College of Science Teaching Lab Committee, Member, Graduate Steering Committee, Mathematics Department, Member, University Standing Committee on Probation and Reinstatement, Area Representative, UTSA 2006 State Combined Charitable Campaign. Member, University Scholarship Committee, Area Representative, UTSA 2005 State Combined Charitable Campaign. Member, Graduate Steering Committee, Mathematical Sciences Department, Member, College of Science Scholarship Committee, Graduation Marshal, Fall 2005 College of Science Ceremony. Area Representative, UTSA 2004 State Combined Charitable Campaign. Member, University Standing Committee on Probation and Reinstatement, Member, Graduate Steering Committee, Mathematical Sciences Department, Member, College of Science Scholarship Committee, Graduation Marshal, Fall 2004 College of Science Ceremony. Member, College of Science Scholarship Committee,

22 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 22 Member, Graduate Steering Committee, Science and Mathematics Education Department, Member, University Grievance Committee, Member, Scholarship and Awards Committee, College of Science, Member, College Faculty Review and Advising Committee, College of Science, Member, University Grievance Committee, Member, University Committee on Electronic Plagiarism, Member, UTSA and University of Texas at San Antonio Health Science Center Task Force, Graduation Marshal, Fall 2003 College of Science Ceremony. Member, Graduate Steering Committee, Division of Mathematics and Statistics, Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies, Curriculum and Instruction Department Travel Committee, Member, Interdisciplinary Studies, Curriculum and Instruction Department Periodic Performance Evaluation Committee, Member, Mathematics Education Department Periodic Performance Evaluation Committee, Member, Search Committee for Elementary Science Education Position in DISCI Department, Faculty Library Liaison, Mathematics and Statistics Division, Member, University Judicial Affairs Committee, Chairperson, College of Education and Human Development Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee, Member, University Standing Committee on Occupational Safety and Health, Member, Merit Task Force Committee, College of Education and Human Development, Chairperson, Mathematics Division Undergraduate Catalog Committee, 1999

23 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page Member, College of Science and Engineering Academic Policy and Curriculum Committee, Chairperson, Committee to Organize, Develop, and Administer Exams, Division of Mathematics and Statistics, Member, Committee to Design Masters Degree Programs with Elementary and Middle School Mathematics Specializations, 1998-present Member, TASP Committee, Division of Mathematics and Statistics, Member, Mathematics Education Committee, 1994-present. Member, Colloquium Committee, Division of Mathematics and Statistics, Chairperson, Education Division Travel Committee, Member, School Partnership Committee, Division of Education, Member, Education Division Merit Pay Guidelines Committee, Member, Education Division Secondary Certification Committee, Chairperson, Education Division 4-8 Certification Committee, Fall Member, Secondary Education Committee, Division of Education, Member, Search Committee for Instructional Technology Position, Member, University Graduate Advisory Council, 1995-present Member, University Standing Committee on Teacher Education, present Member, Education Division Self-Study Committee, 1996 Member, Core Curriculum Committee for UTSA, 1995 Member, Association for Minority Participation, Member, Education Division Travel Committee, Member, Search Committee for Science Education Position, 1995

24 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 24 Member, University School Relations Committee, Member, Onderdonk Family Memorial Scholarship Committee, Member, Committee to Develop an Area of Specialization in Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies in the Arts and Sciences, CONSULTING PROJECTS Sul Ross State University, Mathematics Consultant, Casio Teachers Advisory Committee, Bastrop ISD, Mathematics Consultant, 2003 Weslaco ISD, Mathematics Consultant, Giddings ISD, Mathematics trainer for Mathematics and Science Education Cooperative, Del Valle ISD, Mathematics trainer for Mathematics and Science Education Cooperative, Gardendale Elementary School, San Antonio, Texas. ( ). Develop and conduct staff development programs, involving mathematics manipulatives and integration of mathematics and literature. South San Antonio Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas ( ) Train third, fourth and fifth grade teachers in mathematics content and implementation of the Mathland curriculum. Conduct problem solving staff development workshops. San Antonio Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas (Fall present) Develop and conduct elementary staff development programs involving: (a) integration of mathematics and children s literature; (b) reading mathematics; (c) problem-solving; (d) technology; and (e) portfolios. Northside Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas (Fall ) Consultant through the Model School and CEDE grants to develop and implement an intervention program designed to raise TAAS mathematics Exit scores. Sharp Electronic, Mahwah, New Jersey (Summer 1995) Assisted in organizing and teaching a three day calculator workshop taught in Baltimore, MD and a one day workshop in San Antonio, TX.

25 Curriculum Vita: Kathleen Cage Mittag 12/6/2006 Page 25 Participant in the DeZavala Interdisciplinary Curriculum Project ( ) FEDERALLY FUNDED GRANTS Project director and mathematics trainer for the San Antonio Mathematics Collaborative Middle School Part II Geometry Teacher Quality Grant (May 1, 2007 May 31, 2008). $86,984. Project director and mathematics trainer for the San Antonio Mathematics Collaborative Middle School Part I Teacher Quality Grant (May 1, 2006 May 31, 2007). $84,982. Project director and mathematics trainer for the San Antonio Mathematics Collaborative Middle School Part II Teacher Quality Grant (May 1, 2006 May 31, 2007). $84,982. Project director and mathematics trainer for the San Antonio Mathematics Collaborative Middle School Part I Teacher Quality Grant (May 1, 2005 May 31, 2006). $81,992. Project director and mathematics trainer for the San Antonio Mathematics Collaborative Middle School Part II Teacher Quality Grant (May 1, 2005 May 31, 2006). $81,992. Project director and mathematics trainer for the San Antonio Mathematics Collaborative Middle School Part I Teacher Quality Grant (May 1, 2004 September 30, 2005). $79,998. Project director and mathematics trainer for the San Antonio Mathematics Collaborative Middle School Part II Teacher Quality Grant (May 1, 2004 September 30, 2005). $79,998. Project director and mathematics trainer for the Quality Teaching for the Improvement of Mathematics and Science Collaborative Teacher Quality Grant for South San Antonio ISD Sheppard Middle School and Benavides and Royalgate Elementary Schools (May 1, 2003 September 30, 2004). $78,001. Project director and mathematics trainer for the Quality Teaching for the Improvement of Mathematics and Science Collaborative Teacher Quality Grant for South San Antonio ISD Kazen and Dwight Middle Schools and Kindred Elementary School (May 1, 2003 September 30, 2004). $78,538. Co- Principal Investigator, National Science Foundation Planning Grant for South Texas Mathematics, Science, and Technology Center for Learning and Teaching (September 30, 2001 May 1, 2003). The University of Texas Pan American was the fiscal agent for this grant. $200,000.