Research

My primary research agenda focuses on the development of mathematical cognition in children with learning disabilities and children's achievement related perceptions. My secondary agenda explores the scholarship of teaching and learning. I've published my work in the following journals: Journal of Educational Psychology, Child Development, Journal of Learning Disabilities, Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, and Journal of Educational Research. Select publications include:

Math & Motivation

  • Mazzocco, M.M.M., Myers, G.F., Lewis, K.E., Hanich, L.B., & Murphy, M.M. (2013). Limited knowledge of fraction representations differentiates middle school students with mathematics learning disability (dyscalculia) v. low mathematics achievement. Journal of Experimental Child Psychology, 115, 371-387.

  • Mazzocco, M.M.M., Hanich, L.B., & Noeder, M.M. (2012). Primary school age students’ spontaneous comments about math reveal emerging dispositions linked to later mathematics achievement. Child Development Research. Article ID 170310.

  • Hanich, L.B. (2011). Motivating students who struggle with mathematics: An application of psychological principles. Perspectives on Language and Literacy, 37(2), 41-45.

  • Mazzocco, M.M.M., & Hanich, L.B. (2010). Math achievement, numerical processing, and executive functions in girls with Turner syndrome: Do girls with Turner syndrome have math learning disability? Learning and Individual Differences, 20, 70-81.

  • Murphy, M.M., Mazzocco, M.M.M., Hanich, L.B., & Early, M. (2007). Cognitive characteristics of children with mathematics learning disability (MLD) vary as a function of the cut-off criterion used to define MLD. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 40(5), 458-478.

Educational Psychology and Teacher Education

  • Hanich, L.B., & Bray, J.S. (2009). “No Child Left Behind: An Examination of Pre-service Teachers’ Knowledge and Preparation”. PA Teacher Educator, 8, 27-37.

  • Hanich, L.B. (2009). The use of student interviews for teaching pre-service teachers about motivation. Teaching Educational Psychology, 5(1), 1-5.

  • Hanich, L.B., & Deemer, S. (2005). The relevance of educational psychology to teacher education programs. The Clearing House 78(5), 189-191.

  • Deemer, S., & Hanich, L.B. (2005). Using achievement goal theory to translate evidence based principles into practice in educational psychology. The Clearing House, 78(5), 197-201.