Associate Professor Jennifer Way
Jennifer Way is a researcher in effective pedagogies for mathematics education, and lecturers in primary and early childhood mathematics curriculum and pedagogy. Current research is on the role of representations in the learning and teaching of mathematics, with a focus on the development children's mathematical drawing.
Learning sciences; psychology of education
- Learning technologies and new media
- Learning, cognition and motivation
Research on teaching and learning
- Teacher education and professional learning
Keywords: mathematics, primary, early years, embodied learning, technologies, engagement, pedagogy, teacher development
2021 Research Supervision
A. Gorman - Dynamic digital representations
2019 Research Supervision
L. Robertson - enacting the digital technology curriculum
2018 Research Supervision
T. Pei - Motivaional influencers in High school maths choice
H. Newman - teacher perception & early number sense (Completed)
K. Abu Bakar – early number representations (Completed)
E. Verde – Epistemological beliefs in EC
M. Feng - computational fluency and online resources (Completed)
Auxiliary Supervision
C. Harding - Cognitive activation
M. Feng - Lesson design
K. Tripit – Multi-digit multiplication (Completed)
C. Mae – Teachers' task design (Completed)
K. Cartwright – Mathematical fluency (Completed)
M. Tan - Manipulatives (Completed)
Embodied Learning in Early Mathematics & Science (ELEMS): Collaboration in schools to develop embodied learning approaches to enhance children's learning. Funded (2021-2024)
Thinking tools – representations in primary Science and Mathematics: an investigative study of how 7-12-year-old children represent scientific and mathematical concepts and processes, through creating drawings of dynamic phenomena encountered during simple physical experiments.With Dr Preston. (2017-2018)
Emerging mathematical drawing: a study of the mathematisation of children’s drawings at school entry. (2016- ongoing)
Knowledge co-creation in school-university partnerships: Knowledge practices in co-design of education innovations; bridging research and teachers’ practical knowledge. With Prof. Bobis, Dr Sutherland & Dr Curwood. (2017 - )
Preparing Primary School Teachers with a Specialisation in Mathematics: investigating the needs of primary schools for mathematics leadership, and the aspirations of primary teacher education undergraduate students following a path of specialisation in mathematics. With Dr McMaster & Prof. Bobis.(2016-2018)
Teacher Development in Technology Use: Comparative Perspectives: In collaboration with Bejing Normal University. With Prof. Dong Yan & Dr Galstaun. (2016-2017)
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Institute for Innovation in Science & Mathematics Education - Management Committee
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Volunteer lecturer for African Institute for Mathematical Sciences Schools Enrichment Centre (South Africa 2005, 2008, 2013)
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The University of Sydney Foundation Program Board of Studies (2010-2012)
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Mathematics Research Group of Australasia - Vice President Publications (2016-2017)
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Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers
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Supervisor of the Year 2019 - SUPRA
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University of Sydney Vice Chancellor's Outstanding Teaching Award - Primary Mathematics Education team - 2016.
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Australian Government, Office for Learning & Teaching - Citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning 2014 - "For developing effective innovative technology-based resources for mathematics education, designed to engage and inspire future teachers of mathematics, and provide professional support nationally".
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Faculty of Education and Social Work Teaching Excellence Award 2007
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University of Western Sydney IRIS grant 2004
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CommFoundation Research Grant. With Colin Webb 2004-2005
Project title | Research student |
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The Embodied Learning-based Robot Programming Approach For Developing Young Children’s Computational Thinking | Yuchen CHEN |
Investigating computational thinking in primary schools. | Leanne ROBERTSON |
Year 1 children's drawing as mathematical representation in problem-solving | Simarjeet SOHAL |
Alternating Finger Tracing For Learning: A Cognitive Load Theory Perspective | Xufei ZHANG |
THE IMPACT OF PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ON STEM COMPETENCY OF PRIMARY TEACHERS | Xiaoqing ZU |
Selected publications
Publications
Edited Books
- Way, J., Attard, C., Anderson, J., Bobis, J., McMaster, H., Cartwright, K. (2020). Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2016-2019. Singapore: Springer.
- Way, J., Bobis, J. (2011). Fractions: teaching for understanding. Adelaide, SA: Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers.
- Way, J., Beardon, T. (2003). ICT and Primary Mathematics. Buckingham: Open University Press.
Book Chapters
- Way, J., Cartwright, K., Bobis, J., Anderson, J., McMaster, H., Attard, C. (2024). Yesterday, today and tomorrow in mathematics education research. In C. Mesiti et al. (Eds.), Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2020-2023, (pp. 13-28). Singapore: Springer. [More Information]
- Preston, C., Way, J., Smyrnis, E. (2021). Complexity in Primary Children's Representations of Science and Mathematics Concepts. In D. Geelan, K. Nichols & C. V. McDonald (Eds.), Complexity and Simplicity in Science Education, (pp. 159-175). Cham: Springer. [More Information]
- Way, J., Cavanagh, M., Ell, F., Livy, S., McMaster, H. (2020). Advancing Our Understanding of Initial Teacher Education Through Research. In J. Way, C. Attard, J. Anderson, J. Bobis, H. McMaster & K. Cartwright (Eds.), Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2016-2019, (pp. 91-115). Singapore: Springer. [More Information]
Journals
- McMaster, H., Way, J., Bobis, J. (2024). Conceptualisation of an undergraduate primary mathematics specialisation. Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 26(1).
- Way, J., Ginns, P. (2024). Embodied Learning in Early Mathematics Education: Translating Research into Principles to Inform Teaching. Education Sciences, 14(7). [More Information]
- Way, J., Preston, C., Cartwright, K. (2022). STEM 1, 2, 3: Levelling up in primary schools. Education Sciences, 12(11), 827 1-13. [More Information]
Conferences
- Loughland, C., Bobis, J., Way, J. (2024). Primary students' responses to a cognitive activation lesson. Surfing the waves of mathematics education. Proceedings of the 46th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Gold Coast: MERGA.
- Feng, M., Bobis, J., Reid O'Connor, B., Way, J. (2023). Enjoyable mathematics lessons can be contagious. Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: Weaving mathematics education from all perspectives, Newcastle: MERGA.
- Cartwright, K., Way, J. (2023). Teacher reflections on trialled embodied learning principles. Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: Weaving mathematics education from all perspectives, Newcastle: MERGA.
Magazine / Newspaper Articles
- Way, J., Cavanagh, M., Morony, W. (2012). Technologies are open mathematical tools. Australian Teacher Technology Magazine, Term 1.
Report
- Ewing, R., Groundwater-Smith, S., Mockler, N., Loughland, A., Simpson, A., Smith, D., Way, J., Armstrong, A., Brooks, D. (2010). Meta Analysis of Quality Teaching Action Learning Project 2003-2009. [More Information]
- Way, J. (2007). Teacher support needs for effective use of mathematics learning objects: Final Report of an evaluation study.
- Webb, C., Way, J., Brooke, A. (2005). Innovation in Literacy and Numeracy using e-Learning Technologies in Australian Primary Schools.
2024
- McMaster, H., Way, J., Bobis, J. (2024). Conceptualisation of an undergraduate primary mathematics specialisation. Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 26(1).
- Way, J., Ginns, P. (2024). Embodied Learning in Early Mathematics Education: Translating Research into Principles to Inform Teaching. Education Sciences, 14(7). [More Information]
- Loughland, C., Bobis, J., Way, J. (2024). Primary students' responses to a cognitive activation lesson. Surfing the waves of mathematics education. Proceedings of the 46th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Gold Coast: MERGA.
2023
- Feng, M., Bobis, J., Reid O'Connor, B., Way, J. (2023). Enjoyable mathematics lessons can be contagious. Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: Weaving mathematics education from all perspectives, Newcastle: MERGA.
- Cartwright, K., Way, J. (2023). Teacher reflections on trialled embodied learning principles. Proceedings of the 45th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: Weaving mathematics education from all perspectives, Newcastle: MERGA.
2022
- Way, J., Ginns, P. (2022). A call for translational research in embodied learning in early mathematics and science education: The ELEMS Project. 2022 Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: MERGA 44 Mathematical confluences and journeys, Launceston: MERGA.
- Way, J., Preston, C., Cartwright, K. (2022). STEM 1, 2, 3: Levelling up in primary schools. Education Sciences, 12(11), 827 1-13. [More Information]
2021
- Preston, C., Way, J., Smyrnis, E. (2021). Complexity in Primary Children's Representations of Science and Mathematics Concepts. In D. Geelan, K. Nichols & C. V. McDonald (Eds.), Complexity and Simplicity in Science Education, (pp. 159-175). Cham: Springer. [More Information]
- Cartwright, K., Bobis, J., Way, J. (2021). Investigating students' drawings as a representational mode of mathematical fluency. 43rd MERGA Conference 2021, Singapore: MERGA. [More Information]
2020
- Bobis, J., Khosronejad, M., Way, J., Anderson, J. (2020). "Sage on the stage" or "meddler in the middle": Shifting mathematics teachers' identities to support student engagement. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 23(6), 615-632. [More Information]
- Way, J., Cavanagh, M., Ell, F., Livy, S., McMaster, H. (2020). Advancing Our Understanding of Initial Teacher Education Through Research. In J. Way, C. Attard, J. Anderson, J. Bobis, H. McMaster & K. Cartwright (Eds.), Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2016-2019, (pp. 91-115). Singapore: Springer. [More Information]
- Way, J., Attard, C., Anderson, J., Bobis, J., McMaster, H., Cartwright, K. (2020). Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2016-2019. Singapore: Springer.
2019
- Anderson, J., Wilson, K., Tully, D., Way, J. (2019). "Can we build the wind powered car again?" Students' and teachers' responses to a new integrated STEM curriculum. Journal of Research in STEM Education (J-STEM), 5(1), 20-39. [More Information]
- Way, J., Thom, J. (2019). Capturing the mathematical drawing process using a digital pen. (Symposium: Research Methods Involving Children's Drawings in Mathematical Contexts). 2019 Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA 42), Perth: MERGA.
- Collie, R., Martin, A., Bobis, J., Way, J., Anderson, J. (2019). How students switch on and switch off in mathematics: Exploring patterns and predictors of (dis)engagement across middle school and high school. Educational Psychology, 39(4), 489-509. [More Information]
2018
- Bobis, J., Way, J. (2018). Building connections between children's representations and their conceptual development in mathematics. In V. Kinnear, M. Y. Lai, T. Muir (Eds.), Forging connections in early mathematics teaching and learning, (pp. 55-72). Singapore: Springer. [More Information]
- McMaster, H., Way, J., Bobis, J., Beswick, K. (2018). Principals' perceptions and expectations of primary teachers with a specialisation in mathematics. 2018 Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA 41), Adelaide: MERGA. [More Information]
- Way, J. (2018). Two birds flew away: The 'jumble' of drawing skills for representing subtraction pre-school to Year 1 (symposium paper). 2018 Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA 41), Adelaide: MERGA.
2017
- Durksen, T., Way, J., Bobis, J., Anderson, J., Skilling, K., Martin, A. (2017). Motivation and engagement in mathematics: A qualitative framework for teacher-student interactions. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 29(2), 163-181. [More Information]
- Way, J., Harding, C. (2017). Number lines: Observed behaviours and inferred cognitions of 8 year-olds. 41st Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME41), Singapore: PME.
- Way, J., Bobis, J. (2017). The literacy of mathematics. PETAA Paper, 208. [More Information]
2016
- Bobis, J., Way, J., Anderson, J., Martin, A. (2016). Challenging teacher beliefs about student engagement in mathematics. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 19(1), 33-55. [More Information]
- Way, J., Bobis, J., Lamb, J., Higgins, J. (2016). Researching curriculum, policy and leadership in mathematics education. In K. Makar, S. Dole, J. Visnovska, M. Goos, A. Bennison, K. Fry (Eds.), Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2012-2015, (pp. 49-71). Singapore: Springer. [More Information]
- Skilling, K., Bobis, J., Martin, A., Anderson, J., Way, J. (2016). What secondary teachers think and do about student engagement in mathematics. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 28(4), 545-566. [More Information]
2015
- Martin, A., Way, J., Bobis, J., Anderson, J. (2015). Exploring the ups and downs of mathematics engagement in the middle years of school. The Journal of Early Adolescence, 35(2), 199-244. [More Information]
- Way, J., Reece, A., Bobis, J., Anderson, J., Martin, A. (2015). Improving student motivation and engagement in mathematics through one-to-one interactions. 38th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA 2015), Sunshine Coast, Australia: MERGA. [More Information]
- Way, J., Bobis, J., Anderson, J. (2015). Teacher representations of fractions as a key to developing their conceptual understanding. 39th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME39), Hobart, Australia: Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME).
2014
- Dimarakis, N., Bobis, J., Way, J., Anderson, J. (2014). "I just need to believe in myself more": The mathematical self-belief of year 7 students. Curriculum in Focus: Research guided practice. 37th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Sydney: MERGA.
- Way, J. (2014). Using self-assessed online discussion to stimulate reflection on mathematics education by Pre-service teachers. The International Journal of Learning in Higher Education, 20(4), 61-74. [More Information]
2013
- Way, J., Bobis, J., Anderson, J., Cameron, L. (2013). Representations of concepts as a catalyst for change in teacher pedagogical content knowledge. Procedia: Social and Behavioral Sciences, 106, 2248-2258. [More Information]
2012
- Whyburn, L., Way, J. (2012). Student Perceptions of the Influence of IWBs on their Learning in Mathematics. Australian Educational Computing, 27(1), 23-27. [More Information]
- Martin, A., Anderson, J., Bobis, J., Way, J., Vellar, R. (2012). Switching On and Switching Off in Mathematics: An Ecological Study of Future Intent and Disengagement Among Middle School Students. Journal of Educational Psychology, 104(1), 1-18. [More Information]
- Way, J., Anderson, J., Bobis, J. (2012). Teaching Mathematics: The Long Journey for Teachers (Editorial). Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 14(1), 1-1.
2011
- Bobis, J., Anderson, J., Martin, A., Way, J. (2011). A Model for Mathematics Instruction to Enhance Student Motivation and Engagement. In Daniel J. Brahier (Eds.), Motivation and Disposition: Pathways to Learning Mathematics - 73rd Yearbook, (pp. 31-42). Reston, US: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. [More Information]
- Way, J. (2011). Developing fraction sense using digital learning objects. In Jenni Way & Janette Bobis (Eds.), Fractions: teaching for understanding, (pp. 153-166). Adelaide, SA: Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers.
- Way, J., Bobis, J. (2011). Fractions: teaching for understanding. Adelaide, SA: Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers.
2010
- Ewing, R., Groundwater-Smith, S., Mockler, N., Loughland, A., Simpson, A., Smith, D., Way, J., Armstrong, A., Brooks, D. (2010). Meta Analysis of Quality Teaching Action Learning Project 2003-2009. [More Information]
- Way, J., Anderson, J., Bobis, J. (2010). The Importance of Teacher Knowledge and Teacher Thinking (Editorial). Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 12(1), 1-3.
2009
- Way, J. (2009). Emerging e-pedagogy in Australian primary schools. In Subramaniam, Ramanathan; Tan Wee Hin, Leo (Eds.), Handbook of Research on New Media Literacy at the K-12 Level: Issues and Challenges, (pp. 588-606). Hershey, USA: Information Science Reference.
- Way, J. (2009). Emerging e-pedagogy: New teaching for new learning. The International Conference on Primary Education 2009, Hong Kong: The Hong Kong Institute of Education.
- Way, J., Johnco, S., Lilley, E., Mauric, L., Ruster, C., Ochs, L. (2009). Interactive Whiteboards and Pedagogy in Primary Classrooms (Symposium). AARE International Education Research Conference 2009, Canberra: Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE).
2008
- Way, J., Bobis, J., Anderson, J., Martin, A. (2008). Middle years transition, engagement and achievement in mathematics: The MYTEAM project. International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Joint Meeting of PME 32 and PME - NA XXX, Mexico: Cinvestav-UMSNH.
- Anderson, J., Bobis, J., Way, J. (2008). Teachers as learners: Building knowledge in and through the practice of teaching mathematics. In Forgasz H, Barktasas A, Bishop A, Clarke B, Keast S, Seah WT, Sullivan, Willis (Eds.), Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2004-2007, (pp. 313-334). Rotterdam, Netherlands: Sense Publishers.
- Way, J., Rowe, L. (2008). The role of scaffolding in learning design of multimedia learning objects. 11th International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME), Monterrey, Mexico.
2007
- Way, J., Webb, C. (2007). A framework for analysing ICT adoption in Australian primary schools. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology (Online), 23(4), 559-582.
- Way, J. (2007). Direct a Robot. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 12(4), 20-21.
- Way, J., Webb, C. (2007). Innovation with e-Learning in Australian Primary Schools. International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society, 3(5), 105-116.
2006
- Southwell, B., Way, J., White, A., Perry, B. (2006). Attitudes versus Achievement in Pre-service Mathematics Teacher Education. AARE International Education Research Conference 2005, Australia: Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE).
- Way, J. (2006). Early Years Problem Solving. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 11(4), 16-17.
- White, A., Way, J., Perry, B., Southwell, B. (2006). Mathematical Attitudes, Beliefs and Achievement in Primary Pre-service Mathematics Teacher Education. Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 7, 33-51.
2005
- Webb, C., Way, J., Brooke, A. (2005). Innovation in Literacy and Numeracy using e-Learning Technologies in Australian Primary Schools.
- Perry, B., Way, J., Southwell, B., White, A., Pattison, J. (2005). Mathematical beliefs and achievement of pre-service primary teachers. Twenty-eighth Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia, Sydney, Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA).
2004
- Way, J. (2004). Multimedia Learning Objects in Mathematics Education. 10th International Congress on Mathematics Education, Online: International Commission on Mathematical Instruction.
- Way, J. (2004). Teachers as writers - Who me? Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 9(1), 4-6.
2003
- Way, J., Beardon, T. (2003). Digital technologies + mathematics education = Powerful learning environments. In Jenni Way; Toni Beardon (Eds.), ICT and Primary Mathematics, (pp. 1-6). Buckingham: Open University Press.
- Way, J., Beardon, T. (2003). Expanding horizons: The power of the Internet to enhance learning. In Jenni Way; Toni Beardon (Eds.), ICT and Primary Mathematics, (pp. 91-121). Buckingham: Open University Press.
- Way, J., Beardon, T. (2003). ICT and Primary Mathematics. Buckingham: Open University Press.
2002
- Way, J. (2002). Infinite resources for mathematics enrichment. Reflections, 27(1), 17-20.
- Way, J., Ayres, A. (2002). The instability of young students' probability notions. 26th International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. PME.
2001
- Ayres, P., Way, J. (2001). The effect of instruction on likelihood misconceptions. 25th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Notthingham, UK: PME Proceedings.
- Way, J., Beardon, T. (2001). The power of the Internet to challenge and inspire: the NRICH project. Australian Mathematics Teacher, 57(3), 22-29.
Selected Grants
2021
- Embodied Learning in Early Mathematics and Science (ELEMS), Way J, Ginns P, Preston C, Niland A, Uptin J, Department of Education (NSW)/Strategic Research Fund
2017
- Understanding and facilitating learning in emerging knowledge co-creation spaces, Markauskaite L, Reimann P, Goodyear P, Pardo A, Kay J, Shaw T, Poronnik P, Bobis J, Way J, Simpson A, Sutherland L, Curwood J, Jacobson M, Bartimote K, Yacef K, Koprinska I, Calvo R, DVC Research/Sydney Research Excellence Initiative 2020 (SREI)