Dr. Vasquez received her Ph.D. from University of Texas at Austin in 1998. Currently, Dr. Vasquez research is focused on developmental mathematics education as well as pre-service and in-service mathematics teacher training. The research conducted has been primarily experimental and evaluative.

Selected Refereed Publications:

• West, S. & Vasquez-Mireles, S. (2007). What does the research say about linking science and math instruction? Selected Papers from the 18th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. (submitted)
• Vasquez-Mireles, S. & West, S.; Mix it up: Suggestions for correlating science and mathematics. The Science Teacher, 74(2), 2007
• Vasquez-Mireles, S. (2006). Developmental mathematics program: A model for change. The AMATYC Review. (submitted)
• Vasquez, S. & Morales, D.; Defining developmental mathematics. Math SPIN News, Newsletter of the NADE Math SPIN. 2006.
• West, S. & Vasquez-Mireles, S.; Correlating science and math TEKS to improve student understanding. The Texas Science Teacher, 8-10, 2006.
• West, S., Vasquez-Mireles, S., & Coker, C.; Math and/or science Education: Separate or integrate? Journal of Mathematic Science and Mathematics Education 1(2), 2006.
• Vasquez, S.; A report on the effectiveness of the developmental mathematics program M.Y. Math Project - Making your mathematics: Knowing when and how to use it. Mathematics and Computer Education, 38(2), 190-195, 2004.
• Kennedy, P. A. and Vasquez, S.; Linear and exponential modeling in context: An experiential approach. Mathematics and Computer Education, 37(3), 358-373, 2003.
• Vasquez, S.; Developmental mathematics students: Investigating keystroke choices to learn mathematical rules and concepts. Mathematics and Computer Education, 37(3), 296-300, 2003.
• Vasquez, S.; Utilizing an algorithmic instructional technique in the developmental mathematics classroom. Mathematics and Computer Education, 37(1), 16-28. abstracted by the All-Russian Institute of Scientific and Technical Information (formerly The Russian Academy of Sciences), 2003.
• MacDonald, L., Vasquez, S., and Caverly, D. C.; Techtalk: Effective technology use in the developmental mathematics classroom. Journal of Developmental Education, 26(2), 36-37, 2002.
• Vasquez, S. and McCabe, T. W.; The effect of calculator usage on the teaching of basic skills. Research & Teaching in Developmental Education, 19(1), 33-40, 2002.
• Vasquez, S.; Reforming the developmental mathematics classroom. In T. Armington (Ed.), Best Practices in Developmental Mathematics (pp. 19- 22). Findlay, OH: National Association for Developmental Education, Mathematics Special Professional Interest Network, 2002.
• S. Vasquez. Calculator usage in developmental mathematics. Research in Developmental Education, 15, 2000.
• S. Vasquez. A fraction of a day does not equal a fraction of a lesson. Mathematics Teacher, 93:131, 2000.
• S. Vasquez. How to structure a supplemental instruction session: Daily agendas and semester goals. The Learning assistance Review (NCLCA Newsletter), Spring, 2000.
• S. Vasquez, T. McCabe and W. Dorman. Topics in Mathematics I Textbook published by Stipes Publishing Co. (Champaign, IL), 1999.
• S. Vasquez, T. McCabe and W. Dorman. Topics in Mathematics II Textbook published by Stipes Publishing Co. (Champaign, IL), 1999.
• S. Vasquez. Notes are good-pass it on. Mathematics Teacher, 92:813, 1999.

Other Recent Publications:

• Problem Solving & Multiple-Choice Tests: What is the Common Denominator?” College Academic Support Programs. College Station, TX. October 5-7, 2005.
• Mix It Up: Correlating Grades 5-8 Science and Math TEKS. Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching. Wichita Falls, TX. November 7-12, 2006.
• Mix It Up: Correlating Math and Science. Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics 6-12. Huntsville, TX. February 2-3, 2007.
• Direct Instruction or Inquiry: What the Research Says. Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics 6-12. Huntsville, TX. February 2-3, 2007.
• Preliminary Results of a Middle School Correlated Science/Math Pilot Project. National Association for Research in Science Teaching Annual Conference 2007. New Orleans, LA. April 15-18, 2007.
• Mix It Up: Correlating Math and Science.” Conference for the Advancement for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching. San Antonio, TX. June 28-30, 2007.
• Correlating Math and Science: I Wonder Where We’ll Wander?” 18th International Conference on College Teaching and Learning. April 2- 5, 2007.

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