Alfinio Flores

Emeritus Professor,

Emeritus College

alfinio@asu.edu
Phone: 480-965-3101
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EDB 214D TEMPE, AZ 85287-0911
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Publications

Alfinio Flores, V Meavilla. History of Mathematics and Problem Solving A Teaching Suggestion. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technolgy (2007).
Alfinio Flores. Extensiones del teorema de Viviani para polígonos regulares. Eureka (2006).
Alfinio Flores. Hinged Geometry. ON-Math Online Journal for School Mathematics (2006).
Alfinio Flores. How Do Students Know What They Learn in Middle School Mathematics Is True?. School Science and Mathematics (2006).
Alfinio Flores, J Samson, B Yanik. Quotient and Measurement Interpretations of Rational Numbers. Teaching Children Mathematics (2006).
Alfinio Flores, L Flores. Calculus Paper Scissors. Primus (2006).
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Flores, Alfinio. Using Graphing Calculators to Redress Beliefs in the Law of Small Numbers. Thinking and Reasoning with Data and Chance (2006).
Alfinio Flores. Connecting the Elementary with the Advanced: Explorations with 142857 for Students and Teachers. New Jersey Mathematics Teacher (2005).
Alfinio Flores, E. Turner, R. Bachman. Posing Problems to Develop Understanding: Two Teachers Make Sense of Division of Fractions. Teaching Children Mathematics (2005).
Alfinio Flores, J. Baek. How Does It Feel? Teachers Count on the Alphabet Instead of Numbers. Ohio Journal of School Mathematics (2005).
Alfinio Flores, J. Baek. How Does It Feel? Teachers Count on the Alphabet Instead of Numbers. Teaching Children Mathematics (2005).
. . Review of: Review of El campo de la educación matemática, 1993 - 2001 (2005).
Alfinio Flores, C. Brittain. Writing for an Audience in a Mathematics Methods Course. Teaching Children Mathematics (2004).
Flores, Alfinio. Geometry for Parents. (2004).
Alfinio Flores, C. Brittain. Writing to Reflect in a Mathematics Methods Course. Teaching Children Mathematics (2003).
Alfinio Flores, T Regis. How Many Times Does a Radius Square Fit Into the Circle?. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (2003).
Flores, Alfinio, Boyd, C. J., Cummins, J., Malloy, C., Carter, J. Geometry. (2003).
Alfinio Flores. A Rhythmic Approach to Geometry. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (2002).
Alfinio Flores. If Pi Were Equal to 3. Ohio Journal of School Mathematics (2002).
Alfinio Flores. Interactive String Parabolas. ON-Math...Online Journal of School Mathematics (2002).
Alfinio Flores. Learning and Teaching Mathematics with Technology. Teaching Children Mathematics (2002).
Alfinio Flores. The Kinematic Method in Geometry. PRIMUS (2002).
Alfinio Flores, G. Lappan. Volúmenes de Cilindros Con la Misma Superficie Lateral. Eureka (2002).
Alfinio Flores, I Perkins. Why Don’t Teachers Know All the Ways?. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (2002).
Alfinio Flores, I. Perkins. Mathematical Notations and Procedures of Recent Immigrant Students. Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School (2002).
Alfinio Flores, J. Knaupp, J. Middleton, F Staley. Integration of Technology, Science, and Mathematics in the Middle Grades: A Teacher Preparation Program. (2002).
Flores, Alfinio. Geometric Representations in the Transition from Arithmetic to Algebra. Representations and Mathematics Visualization (2002).
Flores, Alfinio. Profound Understanding of Division of Fractions. Making Sense of Fractions, Ratios, and Proportions, 2002 Yearbook (2002).
Alfinio Flores. Make Teaching Children Mathematics Your Journal. Teaching Children Mathematics (2001).
Alfinio Flores, E. Turner. Inclined Planes and Motion Detectors: A Study of Acceleration. School Science and Mathematics (2001).
Alfinio Flores, I. Perkins. Helping Students Jump from Arithmetic to Algebraic Notation using Geometric Representations. Ohio Journal of School Mathematics (2001).
Flores, Alfinio. From the Perspective of a Newcomer: Reflections on Doctoral Programs in Mathematics Education. One Field, Many Paths: U.S. Doctoral Programs in Mathematics Education (2001).
Alfinio Flores. Mathematics of Children, Mathematics for Children. New England Mathematics Journal (2000).
Alfinio Flores. Surface Area of the Sphere: A Heuristic Argument. PRIMUS (2000).
Alfinio Flores. The Parabola as the Envelope of a Family of Straight Lines. PRIMUS (2000).
Flores, Alfinio. Principles and Standards for School Mathematics. (2000).
Flores, Alfinio. Geometric Representations in the Transition from Arithmetic to Algebra. Working Group Representations and Mathematics Visualization (2000).
Flores, Alfinio, Turner, E. Learning to Teach Division of Fractions Meaningfully. ERIC Clearinghouse for Science, Mathematics and Environmental Education (2000).

Research Activity

Flores,Alfinio. Glendale Elementary School - Mathematics and Science Partnership Program. GLENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIS(10/1/2004 - 9/30/2005).
Middleton,James Arthur*, Atkinson,Robert Kenneth, Baek,Jae Meen, Carlson,Marilyn P, Flores,Alfinio. A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF RATIONAL NUMBER KNOWLEDGE IN THE MIDDLE GRADES. NSF-EHR(7/1/2004 - 6/30/2008).
Thompson,Patrick W*, Banks,Debra L, Bloom,Irene, Burns,Hillary Dockser, Carlson,Marilyn P, Carlson,Marilyn P, Flores,Alfinio, Hurlbert,Glenn Howland, Kierstead,Henry Andrew, Kuang,Yang, Lohr,Sharon Lynn, Oehrtman,Michael, Ramirez,Nora G, Zandieh,Michelle Jeanette. Developing a Professional Learning Community Model for Secondary Precalculus Teachers: A Model for Teacher Professional Growth. NSF-EHR(5/1/2004 - 6/30/2008).
Flores,Alfinio. Glendale Math Leaders (5-8). AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(1/1/2004 - 6/30/2005).
Dorn,Ronald I*, Flores,Alfinio. PROMOTING GEOGRAPHY IN K-8 WITH ASSISTANCE OF AZGEOMATH: A GRANT TO PROMOTE INNOVATIVE PRACTICES IN TEACHING AND LEARNING. NATL GEOGRAPHIC SOC(9/1/2002 - 8/14/2004).
Middleton,James Arthur*, Flores,Alfinio. ASU COMPONENT OF TEACHING REFLECTIVELY: EXTENDING AND SUSTAINING USE OF REFORMS IN MATHEMATICS CLASSROOMS (TREASURE MATH). MADISON SCHOOL DISTRICT(2/1/2000 - 1/31/2002).
Flores,Alfinio. PREPARING TEACHERS FOR LEADERSHIP IN TECHNOLOGY. AZ BOARD OF REGENTS(1/7/1994 - 9/30/1994).

Presentations

Flores, Alfinio. Preparing Mathematicians to Educate Teachers. High Expectations and High Support in Mathematics for Second Language Learners
Flores, Alfinio. Preparing Mathematicians to Educate Teachers. Using Graphing Calculators to Teach Middle School Mathematics
Flores, Alfinio. Helping Teachers Understand Students’ Mathematical Thinking.
Flores, Alfinio. K-12 Mathematics: What Should Students Learn and When Should They Learn It?. How Can/Should/Will the New Curriculum Recommendations Be Used?
Flores, Alfinio. Understanding How Students Think about Mathematics.
Flores, Alfinio. Understanding How Young Adolescents Justify and Prove in Mathematics.
Flores, Alfinio. Mathematics for Bilingual Student. Equity and Assessment for Elementary and Secondary Students in a Culturally Diverse World
Flores, Alfinio. Principles and Standards Pre-K–2: A Mathematics Vision for 2000 and Beyond. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting
Flores, Alfinio, Pattichis, S., Khisty, L., Chval, K. Learning Mathematics in Two Languages. Latinos and Mathematics: Issues of Teaching and Learning
Flores, Alfinio, Russell, S. Principles and Standards: Algebra in Grades K–5? Why? What? How?. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting
Flores, Alfinio, Turner, E. Learning to Teach Division of Fractions Meaningfully. Twenty-Second Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education
Flores, Alfinio. Developing Teachers’ Knowledge of Mathematics
Flores, Alfinio. Teachers Knowledge of Mathematics: Understanding of Division of Fractions
Flores, Alfinio. Simulating Planet Orbits with a Dynamic Geometry Program. School Science and Mathematics Association Annual Convention
Flores, Alfinio, White, A., Jamsen, J., Whitmer, J. SSMILes – School Science and Mathematics Integrated Lessons for Grades 4-9. School Science and Mathematics Association Annual Convention
Flores, Alfinio. Mathematics for Secondary Teachers: Curriculum and Assessment.
Flores, Alfinio. Geometric Representations in the Transition from Arithmetic to Algebra. Working Group Representations and Mathematics Visualization, Twenty-Second Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education
Flores, Alfinio. Principles and Standards, Pre-K—5: A vision of School Mathematics for 2000 and beyond. NCTM Western Regional Conference
Flores, Alfinio, Ivey, K., Thompson, D., Zbiek, R. Writing about Research for a General Practitioner Audience. Research Pre-session National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting
Flores, Alfinio, Joyner, J., Andrews, A., Clements, D., Midgett, C. A Closer Look at Principles and Standards: Ideas into Actions. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meetin
Flores, Alfinio, Reeve, A., Berger, S. Writing for NCTM Journals: Tips and Discussion with Editorial Panel Members. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting
Flores, Alfinio. Forming a Professional Development Network through Writing and Other Means
Flores, Alfinio. Mathematical Notations and Procedures of Recent Immigrant Students
Flores, Alfinio. The Kinematic Method in Geometry
Flores, Alfinio, Reys, R., Cooper, S., Karp, K., Lester, F., Lambdin, D. What Information Is Needed on Institutional Doctoral Programs in Mathematics Education and How Can We Go about Getting It?. Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Annual Conference

Service

Cyberchase. PBS, Thirteen/WNET, Advisory Board (2007 - Present)
Technology Committee, Association Mathematics Teachers Educators, Member (2007 - Present)
National Science Foundation, Advisory Board (2005 - Present)
National Advisory Board National Science Foundation., (2004 - Present)
Educational Materials Committe, Member (2005 - 2007)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Editor (2005 - 2007)
Editorial Board (2004 - 2006)
Committee on George Pólya Awards American Association of America, Member (2004 - 2006)
Research, Reflection, Practice Department, Editor (2004 - 2006)
Editorial Panel (2003 - 2006)
School Science and Mathematics, Editorial Board (2003 - 2006)
Advisory Board (2001 - 2004)
Board of Directors of SIG/RME, Steering Committee (2001 - 2003)
Related Conferences Committee, Member (2001 - 2003)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Chair-Editorial Panel (2000 - 2002)
ESIE: Using Student-Generated Strategies in Instructional Interactions to Build Multiplicative Structures in Urban Schools, Advisory Board Member (2002)
Focus Issue Editor (2002)
Preparing, Inspiring and Connecting Students to College and Opportunity: Increasing the Quality and Intensity of Professional Development of Mathematics Teachers, College Board, Project Advisory Committee (Present)