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Maria Alejandra Sorto Bueso

Associate Professor

Texas State University

SAN MARCOS TEXAS, Estados Unidos

Líneas de Investigación


Teacher Education, Statistics Education, Comparative Studies, and English Language Learners – all in the context of Mathematics Education as a broader field.

Educación

  •  Mathematics Education, Texas State University. Estados Unidos, 2004
  •  Mathematics, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY. Chile, 1997
  •  Statistics, The University of Texas at El Paso. Chile, 1992
  •  BA Student in Mathematics Education, Universidad Pedagógica Nacional. Honduras, 1987
  •  BS Mathematics, University of Texas at El Paso. Estados Unidos, 1990

Experiencia Académica

  •   Associate Professor Full Time

    Texas State University

    Estados Unidos

    2011 - A la fecha

  •   Assistant Professor Full Time

    Texas State University

    Estados Unidos

    2005 - 2011

  •   Assistant Professor Full Time

    Montgomery College, MD

    Estados Unidos

    2001 - 2005

  •   Visiting Professor Part Time

    Universidad Pedagógica Nacional

    Honduras

    2007 - 2007

Experiencia Profesional

  •   Developed curriculum and support materials for New Mathways Project and Meadows Center. Other

    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

    Estados Unidos

    2012 - A la fecha

  •   Created student and teacher assessments and analyzed Full Time

    Stanford University

    Chile

    2006 - 2012

  •   Mathematics Educator Consultant Other

    UNIVERSIDAD DE CHILE

    SANTIAGO, Chile

    2011 - 2013

  •   Coordinator Math Assessment Other

    Unidad de Medición de la Calidad de la Educación (UMCE).

    Honduras

    1998 - 1999

Formación de Capital Humano


COURSES TAUGHT
Mathematics Education Courses
Texas State University
MATH 2311 Principles of Mathematics I (for preservice elementary and middle school teachers)
HON 3395H Teaching Mathematics to Children (Honors Course)
MATH 4302 Principles of Mathematics II (for preservice middle school teachers)
MATH 4304 Mathematics Understandings (capstone course for secondary teachers)
MATH 5304 Topics in Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers
MTE 5319 Concepts of Calculus (online course for in-service middle school teachers)
MATH 7346 Quantitative Research Methods in Mathematics Education
MATH 7356 Advance Quantitative Research Methods
MATH 7366 Teaching Teachers
MATH 7686 Special Topics in Teacher Knowledge Research
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Honduras
MAE 670 Tendencias Didácticas de la Matemáticas II (Pedagogical Tendencies in Mathematics II)
Montgomery College
MA 130 Elementary Mathematics I (for preservice elementary teachers)
Michigan State University
MTH 201 Mathematical Investigations I (for preservice elementary teachers)

Mathematics and Statistics Courses
Texas State University
MATH 2328 Elementary Statistics
MATH 2331 Calculus II for Life Science
MATH 2471 Calculus I
MATH 2472 Calculus II
Montgomery College
MA 090 Pre-Algebra
MA 100 Intermediate Algebra
MA 116 Introduction to Statistics
MA 180 Pre-Calculus
MA 181 Calculus I
Michigan State University
MTH 1825 Intermediate Algebra
MTH 103 College Algebra
MTH 116 College Algebra and Trigonometry

HONOR THESES/DISSERTATIONS
Michelle Schrauth (2014). Fostering Mathematical Creativity in the Middle School Grades:
Pedagogical and mathematical practices. Doctoral Dissertation Committee Chair for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
Jesse Elizabeth Herrin (2014). Identifying Language Issues for English Language Learners in
Algebra Classrooms. Honors Thesis Committee Chair for the Degree of Bachelor Degree in Mathematics with Teaching Certification, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas. https://digital.library.txstate.edu/handle/10877/5051
Rini Oktavia (2013). Identifying Developmental Levels and Learning trajectories in Statistics for
Grade 6-12 students. Doctoral Dissertation Committee Chair for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
Aaron T. Wilson (2013). Knowledge for teaching mathematics to Latino English language
learners: An instrument development study. Doctoral Dissertation Committee Chair for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
Lindsey N. Gerber (2012). The Effect of a Model Developmental Mathematics Program on
Elementary and Middle School Preservice Teachers. Doctoral Dissertation Committee member for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
Ewelina McBroom (2012). Teaching with Dynamic Geometry Software: A Multiple Case Study of
Teachers’ Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge. Doctoral Dissertation Committee member for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
Terry Westbrook (2011). Evaluating the Effectiveness of Experiential Learning with Concrete-
Representational-Abstract Instructional Technique in a College Statistics and Algebra Course. Doctoral Dissertation Committee member for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
Erin Oliver (2009). Relations between Problem Solving Strategies and Brain Hemispheriticy in
High School Students. Honors Thesis Committee Chair for the Degree of Bachelor Degree in Mathematics with Teaching Certification, Texas State University-San Marcos, San Marcos, Texas.
DISSERTATION ADVISORY (In progress)
Christina Starkey (2013 – present). Dissertation Committee Co-chair.
Carlos A. Mejia Colindres (2013 – present). Dissertation Committee Chair.
Alana Rosenwasser (2010 – present). Dissertation Committee Member.

COURSES PREPARED AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
HON 3395H: Teaching Mathematics to Children. A unique honors mathematics education
course where students design and implement lessons for and with San Marcos Junior High students and teachers.
MTE 5319: Calculus Concepts. Online course for the Middle School Mathematics Teaching
Master Degree.
Math 4303: Capstone Mathematics for Middle School Teachers.
Five lesson development in MTE 5319 to correlate Mathematics and Science under the Mix It
Up Project.

WORKSHOPS
Engaging Students in Learning: Mathematical Practices and Process Standards.?An NCTM Interactive Institute for Grades 9-12. Chicago, Illinois, July 31 – August 2, 2014. (Invited)

Learning to Prepare Mathematics Teachers of English Language Learners. Facilitated at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Conference. New Orleans, April 9-12, 2014. With Aaron T. Wilson and Carlos A. Mejia Colindres.

¿De dónde sale esa fórmula?: Explorando y deduciendo la cuantificación de la evidencia en el ciclo de investigación. [Where does that formula come from? Exploring and deducing the quantification of evidence in the investigation cycle. Facilitated at 9th International Conference on Teaching Statistics (ICOTS9). Flagstaff, Arizona, July 13 – 18, 2014. With Alexander White and Carlos A. Mejia Colindres. (Invited)

Bilingual Mathematics Institute. CAREER: Mathematics Instruction for English Language Learners. Brownsville, Texas, July 18 – 19, September 21 and 28, 2013.

Engaging Students in Learning. An NCTM Interactive Institute on High School Mathematics. Washington, D. C., August 1 – 3, 2013.

Taller ruta para la mejora del rendimiento escolar en Matemáticas en la zona rural de Honduras [Path to improve the Mathematics achievement in rural Honduran schools Workshop]. Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). Lago de Yojoa, Honduras, August 7 – 8, 2012.

Infusing the Classroom with Reasoning & Sense Making. An NCTM Interactive Institute on High School Mathematics. Los Angeles, CA, July 24 – 26, 2012.

Instructional Technologies Support (ITS) Workshop – Texas State University, TRACS Faculty Showcase: Assignments, April 1, 2011.

Early Grades Mathematics Assessment (EGMA) adaptation workshop. Research and Social Educational Action Center, Managua, Nicaragua, February 2 – 4, 2011 and Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, September 2 – 6, 2012.

Razonamiento Algebraico : Actividad de Clase. Escuela de Formadores de Profesores de Enseñanza Media (EFPEM), Universidad de San Carlos, Guatemala City, July 19th 2007.


Premios y Distinciones

  •   Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Assistant Category

    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO

    Estados Unidos, 2009

    Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Assistant Category, Texas State University – San Marcos

  •   Teaching Excellence Award, Department of Mathematics,

    UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO

    Estados Unidos, 2008

    Teaching Excellence Award, Department of Mathematics, Texas State University – San Marcos, December

  •   Mariel M. Muir Excellence in Mentoring Award nominee

    Texas State University

    Estados Unidos, 2008

    Mariel M. Muir Excellence in Mentoring Award nominee, Department of mathematics, Texas State University – San Marcos, December 2008.

  •   Distinguished Professor 2008 for The Sorority Women

    TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

    Estados Unidos, 2008

    Distinguished Professor 2008 for The Sorority Women of Texas State University.

  •   Distinguished Visiting

    University of San Carlos

    Guatemala, 2007

    Distinguished Visiting Professor from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala City, July 19, 2007.

  •   Distinguished Visiting

    University of San Carlos

    Guatemala, 2007

    Distinguished Visiting Professor from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala City, July 19, 2007.

  •   Distinguished Visiting

    University of San Carlos

    Guatemala, 2007

    Distinguished Visiting Professor from the University of San Carlos in Guatemala City, July 19, 2007.


 

BookSection (1)

Statistical training of Central American teachers

ConferenceProceedingWhole (3)

Comparing Students and Teachers’ Statistical Knowledge in Botswana and South Africa:
Statistics and probability curriculum development for future elementary teachers in Chile: Collaboration among countries
Using the SETS instruments to investigate source of variation in levels of pre-service teacher efficacy to teach statistics
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Maria Sorto

Associate Professor

Mathematics Department

Texas State University

SAN MARCOS TEXAS, Estados Unidos