Current Research Domains

• technology-enhanced learning (with particular focus on conjecture generation in dynamic geometry environments)

• design based research for the development of inclusive mathematical activities for all grade levels

• educational interventions for students manifesting persistent difficulties in mathematics learning

Awards

2023 - Premio AIRDM-UMI "Giovanni Prodi" per la ricerca in didattica della matematica

2024 - Premio «Maria Montessori e Alfredo Margreth» per l’innovazione didattica nelle scuole dell'infanzia ed elementari

Peer-Reviewed Publications 

(recent, since 2023) 

Bacaglini-Frank, A., Carotenuto, G., Funghi, S., Lisarelli, G., & Miragliotta, E. (2024). Digital artifacts in Mathematics Education: How can we study the learning processes they promote? Bollettino dell'Unione Matematica Italiana.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s40574-024-00439-2 

Karagiannakis, G., Noël, M-P., Baccaglini-Frank, A., & Termine, C. (2024). Mathematical skills classification through primary education. Discover Education, 3, 174. https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s44217-024-00267-8 

Weingarden, M., Lisarelli, G., & Baccaglini-Frank, A. (2024). Exploring mathematics learning opportunities afforded by a balanced scale digital activity. Digital Experiences in Mathematics Education. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40751-024-00147-8 

Baccaglini-Frank, A., Geraniou, E., Hoyles, C., & Noss, R. (2024). How learning to speak the language of a computer-based digital environment can plant seeds of algebraic generalisation: The case of a 12-year-old student and eXpresser. Education Sciences, 14(4), 409. https://dx.doi.org/10.3390/educsci14040409

Baccaglini-Frank, A., Funghi, S., & Miragliotta, E. (2024). The notion of angle and the GGBot as a tool-to-think-with...or without. In T. Lowrie, A. Gutiérrez, & F. Emprin (Eds.), Pre-Proceedings of the 26th ICMI Study Conference (Advances in Geometry Education) (pp. 319-326). ICMI. Available in the pre-proceedings here.

Finesilver, C., Baccaglini-Frank, A., Miragliotta, E., O'Brien K.C. (2024). Introduction to TWG24: Representations in mathematics teaching and learning. In P. Drijvers, C. Csapodi, H. Palmér, K. Gosztonyi, E. Herendiné-Kónya (Eds.), Proceedings of the Thirteenth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME13). Thirteenth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME13), (pp. 4381-4384), Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics and ERME, 2023, 978-963-7031-04-5.

Macchioni, E., Lisarelli, G., Miragliotta, E., & Baccaglini-Frank, A. (2024). Sense-making in algebraic mathematizing discourse: The profiles of Bea and Nico. In P. Drijvers, C. Csapodi, H. Palmér, K. Gosztonyi, E. Herendiné-Kónya (Eds.), Proceedings of the Thirteenth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME13). Thirteenth Congress of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education (CERME13), (pp. 4451-4458), Alfréd Rényi Institute of Mathematics and ERME, 2023, 978-963-7031-04-5.

Elia, I., Baccaglini-Frank, A., Levenson, E., Matsuo, N., Feza, N., & Lisarelli, G. (2023). Early childhood mathematics education research: Overview of latest developments and looking ahead. Annales de didactique et de sciences cognitives, 28, 75–129. https://journals.openedition.org/adsc/3113#text 

Palatnik, A., Abrahamson, D., Baccaglini-Frank, A., Ng, O.L., Shvarts, A., & Swidan, O. (2023). Theory and practice of designing embodied mathematics learning. In M. Ayalon, B. Koichu, R. Leikin, L. Rubel., & M. Tabach (Eds.). (2023). Proceedings of the 46th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, (Vol. 1, pp. 159-189). University of Haifa.

Funghi, S., Baccaglini-Frank, A., & Antonini, S. (2023). Gioele’s attempt to incorporate the “solve it” ritual in his meaningful discourse on equations. In M. Ayalon, B. Koichu, R. Leikin, L. Rubel., & M. Tabach (Eds.). (2023). Proceedings of the 46th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, (Vol. 2, pp. 339-346). University of Haifa.

Baccaglini-Frank, A., Finesilver, C., Geraniou, E., & Mavrikis, M. (2023). Introduction to the Special Issue “Supporting Transitions Within, Across and Beyond Digital Experiences for the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics”. Digital Experiences in Mathematics Education. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40751-023-00125-6

De Felice, M., Germelli, L, Piccarducci, R., Da Pozzo, E., Baccaglini-Frank, A., & Martini, C. (2023). Intermittent hypoxia treatments cause cellular priming in human microglia. Journal of Cellular and Molecular Medicine.   https://doi.org/10.1111/JCMM.17682

Baccaglini-Frank, A., Funghi, S., Maracci, M., & Ramploud, A. (2023). Learning about multiplication by comparing algorithms: “One times one, but actually they are ten times ten”. The Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 70, 101024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmathb.2022.101024

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Selected Presentations

(recent, since 2023)

(2024). Baccaglini-Frank, A. "A research path through Maintaining dragging, task design with digital technology and struggling students". Invited lecture at 15th International Congress on Mathematical Education, 7-14 July, 2024, Sydney, Australia.

(2024). Baccaglini-Frank, A. "Number sense, fingers and multi-touch apps in preschool". Keynote at POEM conference, 20-21 May, 2024, Bari.

(2023). Baccaglini-Frank, A. "Alleati contro le difficoltà di apprendimento della matematica." Conferenze Lincee per la Scuola, 12 dicembre, 2023.

(2023). Baccaglini-Frank, A. Intervento a tavola rotonda “L’approccio culturale dell’informatica nell’innovazione della didattica nelle discipline scientifiche e umanistiche”. Accademia dei Lincei, 19 ottobre, 2023.

(2023). Baccaglini-Frank, A. Conferenza su invito: "Artefatti digitali in mathematics education".  XXII Convegno UMI, 4-9 settembre, Pisa.

(2023). Baccaglini-Frank, A. Conferenza plenaria: "Dalle difficoltà al successo in matematica". I Convegno Nazionale "Ricerca in Pratica: La ricerca in didattica della matematica per la scuola". Pistoia, 19-20 maggio, 2023.

(2023). Baccaglini-Frank, A. Intervento a tavola rotonda “Digitale e nuove metodologie per il miglioramento dell’educazione matematica” . Accademia dei Lincei, 23 marzo, 2023.

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