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EDUCATION

• 1993-1999 - Ed. D., Educational Leadership. University of Louisiana at Monroe Dissertation: A comparative study of selected perceptions of charter schools through the philosophical beliefs of educators, administrator, and policy makers in the state of Louisiana (May 1999) M. Ed., Administration and Supervision
• 1985-1987 M. A., Linguistics and Literature, Jilin University, Changchun, China
• 1978-1982 - B. A., English, Liaocheng Teachers College, Liaocheng, China                                                               

Courses Taught

• CI319/519 Mathematical Investigations
• CI402 ISAM Elementary Mathematics
• CI411/411B Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience
• CI431A 鈥� D Seminars
• CI447 Student Teaching
• CI709AF Middle School Math Praxis Prep
• CI794 Diversity and Culture in a Global Society

Recent Publications鈥� Refereed Journals

• 2018 - Liu, F. Mental representation of fractions: It all depends on whether they are common or uncommon. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 71(9), 1873-1886.
• 2016 - Liu, F. Anxiety towards teaching mathematics and science: Correlation, prevalence, and intensity. Journal of Mathematics Education, 9, 29-46.
• 2013 - Liu, F. Are exact calculation and computational estimation categorically different? Applied Cognitive Psychology, 27, 672-682.
• 2013 - Liu, F., & Alagic, M. Changing preservice elementary teachers' perceptions of teaching and learning the metric system. Journal of Mathematics Education, 6, 1-16.
• 2011 - Liu, F.  Preservice teachers' perceptions of departmentalization of elementary schools. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 7(1), 40-52.
• 2009 - Liu, F. Computational estimation strategies on whole-number multiplication by thirdand fifth-grade Chinese students. School Science and Mathematics, 109, 325-337.
• 2009 - Liu, F. Bufenke moshi zai Meiguo xiaoxue shuxue jiaoyu zhongde youshi yu biduan [Effects of nondepartmentalization on American elementary mathematics education]. Chinese and Foreign Educational Research, 33, 31-33.
• 2008 - Liu, F. Impact of online discussions on elementary teacher candidates' anxiety towards teaching mathematics. Education, 128, 614-629. Calabrese, R. L., Patterson, J.,
• 2008 - Liu. F., Goodvin, S., Hummel, C., & Nance, E. An appreciative inquiry into the Circle of Friends Program: The benefits of social inclusion of students with disabilities. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 4, 20-46.                                      

Publications - Book, Book Chapter, and Edited Book

• 2017 - Liu, F. Common mistakes in teaching elementary math 鈥� And how to avoid them. New York, NY: Routledge.
• 2010 - Alagic, M., Rimmington, G., Liu, F., & Gibson, K. (Eds.).  Locating intercultures: Educating for global collaboration. Delhi: Macmillan India.

2010 - Liu, F.  Understanding number words multiculturally: Deliberations from a teacherpreparation classroom. In M. Alagic, G. Rimmington, F. Liu, & K. Gibson, (Eds.). Locating intercultures: Educating for global collaboration. Delhi: Macmillan India.               

Presentations (National and International)              

• 2018 - Liu, F. Common and Uncommon Fractions Are Mentally Represented Differently. Poster presented at American Psychological Association (APA) conference, San Francisco, CA.
• August 2016 - Liu, F. Exact Calculation and Computational Estimation Are Cognitively Different Processes. Poster presented at American Psychological Association (APA) conference, Denver, CO.
• October 2015 - Liu, F. The Problem-Size Effect: An Effective Tool in Investigating Computational Estimation. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
• November 2014 - Liu, F. Dealing with the magnitude of fractions effectively: Using benchmark numbers. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Jacksonville, FL.
• November 2013 - Liu, F. The distance effect: Incorporating research in teaching elementary mathematics. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, San Antonio, TX.
• November 2012 - Liu, F. Mathematics anxiety and science anxiety as perceived by pre-service elementary teachers. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Birmingham, AL.
• March 2011 - Bergman, D., Hussey, S., Liu, F., Mason, K., Reed, C., Stinson, L., & Frederick, K.  Comparing and Contrasting the Urban PDS Experience at Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Paper presented at the National Conference on Professional Development Schools, New Orleans, LA.
• November 2011 - Liu, F. Anxiety towards teaching mathematics and science: Correlation, prevalence, and intensity. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Colorado Springs, CO.
• September 2010 - Liu, F.  Foreign language acquisition in the context of global learning and multicultural communication. Paper presented at 7th International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence (ICCC7), Khabarovsk, Russia.
• October 2009 - Liu, F. Computational estimation performance by Chinese elementary students. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Reno, NV.
• April 2009 - Calabrese, R. L., Patterson, J., Liu. F., Goodvin, S., Hummel, C., & Nance, E. A school/university appreciative inquiry partnership to examine the benefits of social inclusion of students with disabilities. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference, San Diego, CA.
• February 2009 - Liu, F. Taking a multicultural perspective in improving American elementary mathematics education. Paper presented at Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) conference, Dallas, TX.
• June-July 2008 - Liu, F. Online discussion as an instructional tool. Paper presented at EDMEDIA 2008: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Vienna, Austria.
• May 2008 - Liu, F. Understanding number words multiculturally: Deliberations from a teacher preparation classroom. Paper presented at 5th International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence (ICCC5), 麻豆破解版, KS.                                 

Reviews and Editorial Committees

• AACE E-Learning. Reviewer
• Frontiers in Psychology. Reviewer
• Journal of Mathematics and Arts. Reviewer
• School Science and Mathematics. Reviewer
• International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence
• Reviewer for its 2008 (ICCC5) and 2010 (ICCC7) Annual Conferences
• Proceedings Editorial Committee for its 2008 Annual Conference.

Professional Experience

• 2011-Present - Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, 麻豆破解版 State University
• 2005-2011 - Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, 麻豆破解版 State University
• 2010-2013, 2018 - Chair of Elementary Education program, Supervise pre-student teaching and student teaching, advise master's theses, portfolios, and doctoral dissertations         
• 1998-2005 - Mathematics Teacher, Monroe City Schools, Monroe, LA, 1998-2005   
  • 2001-2002 - Teacher of the Year
  • 2004-2005, 1999-2002 - Chair of Mathematics Department 
  • Lead Teacher of the Magnet Program. Worked with teachers and administrators   
  • Courses taught: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, ACT (American College Testing) Preparation, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry, and Calculus

• 1997-1998 - Mathematics Teacher, Arlington Independent School District, Arlington, TX

• 1987-1993 - Assistant Professor, Yantai Teachers College, Yantai, China
  • Supervised student teaching and advised theses
  • Courses taught include English, Reading, and Literature

• 1982-1985 - English Teacher, Laiyang Health School, Laiyang, China

        PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

• American Psychological Association (APA)
• School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA)
• Association of Teacher Educators (ATE)
• Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics (KATM)
• South Central Kansas Association of Teachers of Mathematics (SCKATM)
• National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
• KAPPA DELTA PI