Eric Knuth


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Eric Knuth
Professor, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Fellow, Elizabeth Shatto Massey Endowed Chair in Education

Phone: +1 512 232 9683
Email: eric.knuth@austin.utexas.edu
Office: SZB 340G
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I received my Ph.D. from the University of Colorado-Boulder in mathematics education, my master's degree in mathematics from San Diego State University, and my bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois. Prior to entering academia, I spent several years teaching high school mathematics as well as several years working as an electrical engineer.

My program of research concerns the meaningful engagement of students in mathematical practices and their development of increasingly more sophisticated ways of engaging in those practices. My research focuses, in particular, on practices related to algebraic reasoning and to mathematical argumentation (justifying and proving). A primary goal of my work is to develop sufficiently detailed accounts of learning and instruction in classroom contexts to guide the development of instructional practices, curricular materials, and teacher education/professional development aimed at facilitating students’ mathematical development.

NOTE: I am on leave until Fall 2022 and am serving as a Program Director for the Division of Research on Learning in Formal & Informal Settings at the National Science Foundation.




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