Michael Belcher

Works (5)

Updated: February 11th, 2026 05:04

2025 article

Designing to transform: High school students’ reasoning with geometric transformations in an authentic real-world project

Borden, M. L., Belcher, M., Krupa, E. E., & Anderson, R. K. (2025, September 20). The Journal of Educational Research, Vol. 9.

By: M. Borden n, M. Belcher n, E. Krupa n  & R. Anderson n 

author keywords: Dynamic geometry environments; geometric transformations; project-based learning; real-world contexts
topics (OpenAlex): Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques; Spatial Cognition and Navigation; Science Education and Pedagogy
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 21, 2025

2025 article

The Design & Pitch Challenges in STEM: A Theoretical Framework for Centering Mathematics Learning in Entrepreneurial Pitch Competitions

Belcher, M., Confrey, J., Krupa, E. E., & Borden, M. L. (2025, May 25). Education Sciences, Vol. 15.

By: M. Belcher n, J. Confrey n, E. Krupa n  & M. Borden n

author keywords: project-based learning; design-based learning; entrepreneurial-based learning; mathematics; STEM
topics (OpenAlex): Biomedical and Engineering Education; Problem and Project Based Learning; Design Education and Practice
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 25, 2025

2024 article

Algorithms, spreadsheets and functions: exploring middle graders’ functional reasoning during a STEM entrepreneurial pitch competition

Belcher, M., Confrey, J., & Krupa, E. (2024, November 25). International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, Vol. 11.

By: M. Belcher n, J. Confrey n & E. Krupa n 

author keywords: Algorithms; spreadsheets; functional reasoning; entrepreneurship
topics (OpenAlex): Creativity in Education and Neuroscience; Biomedical and Engineering Education; Neuroscience, Education and Cognitive Function
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science)
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 26, 2024

2018 article

The concept of an agile curriculum as applied to a middle school mathematics digital learning system (DLS)

Confrey, J., Maloney, A. P., Belcher, M., McGowan, W., Hennessey, M., & Shah, M. (2018, January 1). International Journal of Educational Research.

By: J. Confrey n, A. Maloney*, M. Belcher n, W. McGowan n, M. Hennessey n & M. Shah n

author keywords: Learning Trajectories; Classroom Assessments; Curricular Frameworks; Learning Maps; Middle Grades mathematics
topics (OpenAlex): Educational Assessment and Improvement; Online Learning and Analytics; Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques
TL;DR: An “agile curriculum” framework describing how to use classroom assessment data to regulate teachers’ practices of iteratively adapting curricula is introduced and a DLS, called Math-Mapper 6–8, is introduced as an example with its diagnostic assessments of students’ progress along learning trajectories. (via Semantic Scholar)
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: January 21, 2019

2017 article

Scaffolding learner-centered curricular coherence using learning maps and diagnostic assessments designed around mathematics learning trajectories

Confrey, J., Gianopulos, G., McGowan, W., Shah, M., & Belcher, M. (2017, May 26). ZDM.

By: J. Confrey n, G. Gianopulos n, W. McGowan n, M. Shah n & M. Belcher n

author keywords: Learning trajectories; Curriculum; Coherence; Learning map; Diagnostic; Middle grades
topics (OpenAlex): Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques; Experimental Learning in Engineering; Mathematics Education and Programs
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4. Quality Education (Web of Science; OpenAlex)
Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 6, 2018

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