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Mathematics & Statistics University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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Joshua Hertel Pronounce my name Pronouns: He/Him/His

Professor

Mathematics & Statistics

Specialty area(s)

Teaching mathematics with technology, alternative forms of assessment and ungrading, mathematics education history, teaching and learning of trigonometry, and the development of probabilistic reasoning.

Brief biography

I am originally from North Eastern Wisconsin. I attended the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire for my undergraduate work majoring in both music education (K-12 general, 6-12 instrumental) and mathematics education (6-12). I then taught mathematics in Neenah, Wisconsin for three years. In 2008, decided to pursue graduate work and became a graduate student at Illinois State University. I completed a Master's in Mathematics at in 2010 and then went on to finish a Ph.D. in Mathematics Education in 2013. My dissertation research concerned the teaching and learning of trigonometry in the modern sciences.

I live in the La Crosse area with my wife and two daughters. Outside of mathematics teaching, I enjoy tabletop gaming, music, and discussing personal finance.

Current courses at UWL

MTH 160 - Mathematics for Business
MTH 321 - Teaching Mathematics With Technology
MTH 451 - Curriculum and Content in Mathematics and Science

Education

B.M.E – University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire (2005)
M.S. – Illinois State University (2010)
Ph.D. – Illinois State University (2013)

Career

Teaching history

MTH 136 - Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II
MTH 150 - College Algebra
MTH 151 - Precalculus
MTH 160 - Mathematics for Business
MTH 280 - Algebraic Reasoning and Problem Solving
MTH 315 - Algebraic Structures for Middle and High School Teachers
MTH 321 - Teaching Mathematics With Technology
MTH 395 - Independent Study in Computer Science Education
MTH 421 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics and Computer Science in the Secondary School
MTH 451 - Curriculum and Content in Mathematics and Science
MTH 454 - Field Experience I in Mathematics Education
MTH 455 - Field Experience II in Mathematics Education
MTH 460 - Capstone on Teaching and Learning Mathematics for Secondary Teachers
EDS 492 - Student Teaching Seminar
EDS 494 - Student Teaching (Supervision)

Research and publishing

Curriculum Vitae 

Kudos

presented

Joshua Hertel, Mathematics & Statistics, presented "Connecting and Coordinating Representations in Algebra: Strategies for Teaching and Learning" at Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference on May 8 in Green Lake, WI.

Submitted on: May 13

presented

Joshua Hertel, Mathematics & Statistics, presented "Mathematics Teacher Educators Rethinking Grading: Examining Alternative Approaches" at the Twenty-Ninth Annual Conference of the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators on Feb. 8 in Reno, NV.

Submitted on: Mar. 6

presented

Joshua Hertel, Mathematics & Statistics, presented "Examining How We Use Technology in Teaching Mathematics" at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2024 Annual Conference on Sept. 27 in Chicago, IL.

Submitted on: Oct. 7, 2024

presented

Joshua Hertel, Mathematics & Statistics, presented "Examining Our Use of Technology in Teaching Mathematics" at Wisconsin Mathematics Council Annual Conference on Thursday, May 4 in Green Lake, WI.

Submitted on: May 4, 2023

published

Joshua Hertel, Mathematics & Statistics, co-authored the article "Improving Our Criticism of Technology in Mathematics Education" in Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 published on May 1 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Submitted on: May 4, 2023

Memberships & affiliations

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