Selected Seminal Research Publications

Zelkowski, J., Campbell, T.G., & Moldavan, A.M. (2024). The relationships between internal program measures and a high-stakes teacher licensing measure in mathematics teacher preparation: Program design considerations. Journal of Teacher Education 75(1), 58-75. https://doi.org/10.1177/00224871231180214

Gleason, J., Livers, S.D., & Zelkowski, J. (2017).  Mathematics Classroom Observation Protocol for Practices (MCOP2): Validity and reliability.  Investigations in Mathematical Learning, 9(3), 111-129. https://doi.org/10.1080/19477503.2017.1308697

Zelkowski, J., Odom-Bartel, R.L., & Gray, J. (2024). Examining the impact on TPACK and knowledge subcomponents in dually certifying secondary mathematics teacher candidates with a computer science add-on endorsement. Journal of Research on Technology Education, TBD(#), xx-xx. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2024.2363205

Zelkowski, J., Gleason, J., Cox, D., & Bismarck, S. (2013). Developing and validating a reliable TPACK instrument for secondary mathematics preservice teachers. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 46(2), 173-206. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2013.10782618

Smith, P.G. & Zelkowski, J. (2023). A TPACK instrument for 7-12 mathematics in-service middle and high school teachers in the United States: A validation study. Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 55(5), 858-876. https://doi.org/10.1080/15391523.2022.2048145

​Kustos, P. & Zelkowski, J. (2013). Grade-continuum trajectories of four known probabilistic misconceptions: What are students’ perceptions of self-efficacy in completing probability tasks?  Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 33(3), 508-526. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmathb.2013.06.003

Zelkowski, J. (2011). Defining the intensity of high school mathematics: Distinguishing the difference between college-ready and college-eligible students. American Secondary Education, 39(2), 27-49.

​Zelkowski, J. (2010). Secondary mathematics: Four-credits, block-schedules, continuous enrollment? What maximizes college-readiness? The Mathematics Educator, 20(1), 8-21.

Externally Funded Grants

Zelkowski, J., Gleason, J., Makowski, M.B., & Bergeron, W.A. (2019-26). The University of Alabama’s Practitioner Leaders in Underserved Schools for Mathematics (UA-PLUS-M). National Science Foundation, Noyce Track-3 Master Teacher Fellows Grant. 7(years). $2,839,526 funded.

Morrison, D., Gray, J., Haynie, K.C., Zelkowski, J., Qazi, M., Yarbrough, C., & Odom-Bartel, R. (2019-24). Assessing the Statewide Impact of K-12 Computer Science Pathways: Increasing Teacher Preparation and Expanding Student Computational Literacy. U.S. Department of Education Innovation and Research Program – Early Phase Grant. 5(years). $3,970,350 submitted. 
$2,557,133 subcontract to UA.

Gray, J., Zelkowski, J., & Odom-Bartel, R. (2021-24). Expanding a Statewide Pathway for CS Teacher Certification: A Curriculum Model for Secondary Education Teacher Candidates. National Science Foundation—CS4ALL grant. 3(years). $978,930 funded.

Gray, J., Zelkowski, J., & Odom-Bartel, R. (2017-20). Building a Pathway for CS Principles Teachers: A Two-course Sequence for Secondary Education Mathematics Pre-service Teachers. National Science Foundation STEM+C RPP CSforALL Grant. 2(years). $299,903 funded.

Gleason, J., Zelkowski, J., McDaniel, S.C., Livers, S.D., Harbour, K., Besnoy, K.D., ​& Boman, T. (2015-18). Differentiating Mathematics Instruction within Communities of Learners. Math Science Partnership—Alabama State Department of Education via USDOE Federal MSP Pass-through Funding, 3(years).$1,149,982 funded.

Sunal, D., Harrell, J.W., Shaughnessy, K., Zelkowski, J., & Vincent, S. (2013-19). UA—Noyce Scholars Program. National Science Foundation Robert F. Noyce Teacher Scholarship Grant. 5(years).  $1,450,000 funded.

Boman, T., Zelkowski, J., Gleason, J., & Street, S. (2012-15). Improving Mathematical Practices for Alabama Classroom Teachers.  Math Science Partnership—Alabama State Department of Education via USDOE Federal MSP Pass-through Funding, 3(years). $1,101,190 funded.

Selected Teacher Education Publications

Zelkowski, J., Makowski, M.B., Campbell, T.G., Gleason, J., Thomas, C.A, Mudd, A., Keefe, A., Gooden, C., & Smith, F.A. (2024). Leveraging longitudinal and annual analyses to improve program design: Considering teacher education standards and professional recommendations. In Benken, B. (Ed.). Reflection on Past, Present and Future: Paving the Way for the Future of Mathematics Teacher Education. (pp. 447-475). Information Age Publishing, Inc.

Zelkowski, J. (2013). Making sense of extraneous solutions. Mathematics Teacher, 106(6), 452-458. https://doi.org/10.5951/mathteacher.106.6.0452

Bismarck, S., Zelkowski, J., & Gleason, J. (2014). Predicting future gas prices using the standards for mathematical practice.  Mathematics Teacher, 107(9), 694-700. https://doi.org/10.5951/mathteacher.107.9.0694

Zelkowski, J., Yow, J., Ellis, M.E., & Waller, P. (2020). Engaging mentor teachers with teacher candidates during methods courses in clinical settings.  In Martin, W.G., Lawler, B.R., Litchka, A.E, and Smith, W.M. (Eds.). The Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership: The Power of a Networked Improvement Community to Transform Secondary Mathematics Teacher Preparation (pp. 211-234). Information Age Publishing, Inc.

Zelkowski, J. & Gleason, J. (2016). Using the MCOP2 as a grade bearing assessment of clinical field observations.  In Lawler, B.R., Ronau, R.N. & Mohr-Schroeder, M.J. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th Annual Mathematics Teacher Education – Partnership Conference. Washington, DC: Association of Public Land-grant Universities.

Zelkowski, J. and Mayes, R. (2008, Aug). Applied algebra: Modeling technique of least squares. Mathematics Teacher,102(1), 46-51. https://doi.org/10.5951/mt.102.1.0046

Zelkowski, J. (2011). The TI-Nspire CAS: A happy-medium mobile device for grades 9-16 mathematics classrooms. TechTrends: Linking Research and Practice to Improve Learning, 55(3), 40-46. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11528-011-0496-6

Zelkowski, J., Yow, J., Waller, P., Edwards, B.P., Anthony, H.G., Campbell, T.G., Keefe, A., & Wilson, C. (2022). Linking the field-based mentor teacher to university coursework: Methods course modules for completing the triad of learning for mathematics teacher candidates. In Polly, D. & Garin, E. (Eds.). Preparing Quality Teachers: Advances in Clinical Practice (pp. 579-608). Information Age Publishing.

Selected International & National Presentations

Zelkowski, J., Odom-Bartel, R.L., & Gray, J. (2024, Jul). Dually certifying secondary mathematics teacher candidates in mathematics and computer science: A multi-year, multi-cohort TPACK research project summary. Proceedings of the 15th International Congress on Mathematical Education. Sydney, Australia: ICME 15.

Zelkowski, J., Gleason, J.A., & Livers, S.D. (2016, Jul). Measuring mathematics classroom interactions: Observation protocol reinforcing development of conceptual understanding.Paper presented at the 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education. Hamburg, Germany: ICME.

Zelkowski, J. & Goodykoontz, E. (2012, Jul). Student accountability and instructor variability: A research study in a terminal, required, applications focused calculus course.Paper presented at the 12th International Congress on Mathematical Education. Seoul, South Korea: ICME.

Zelkowski, J., Campbell, T.G., & Gleason, J. (2018, Jun). Programmatic effects of capstone math content and math methods courses on teacher licensure exams.MTEP, Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership Annual Conference, Denver, CO.  

​Zelkowski, J. (2015, Jun).  The MCOP2 protocol for observations and scoring in a preservice teacher preparation program.  MTEP, Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership Annual Conference, Fullerton, CA.  Invited presentation.

Ellis, M., Waller, P., & Zelkowski, J. (2017, Dec). MCOP2 – National instrument & common measure of the Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership.  Invited to lead the workshop at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, Washington, DC. Invited honorarium workshop.

Zelkowski, J. & Bismarck, S. (2012, Apr). Making Sense and Modeling Mathematics: Common Core with TI-Nspire™ Technology. Highlighted Common Core presentation at the Annual Meeting and Exposition of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Philadelphia, PA.