Rate My Professor Ann Gervasoni

Gervasoni’s research specializations encompass mathematics and science education, early years and primary mathematics learning, mathematics difficulties, intervention approaches, whole school improvement strategies, whole number learning, curriculum, pedagogy, leadership, and professional learning in mathematics education. She developed the Extending Mathematical Understanding (EMU) intervention program, utilized across three Australian states, and collaborates with principals and mathematics leaders in 150 New South Wales schools on system-wide reforms. Key publications include 'Advancing mathematics learning in the early years' (2024, co-authored with Russo et al.), 'Harnessing the expertise of mathematics intervention teachers to support primary teachers through co-teaching cycles' (2024, co-authored with Downton et al.), 'Factors that promote interest and engagement in learning mathematics for low-achieving primary students across three learning settings' (2023, co-authored with Roche et al.), and earlier works such as 'Understanding, assessing and developing young children’s mathematical thinking: Research as a powerful tool for professional growth' (2001). Her contributions have earned awards including the Australian Learning and Teaching Council Citation (2009), Australian Catholic University Vice-Chancellor’s Staff Award for Outstanding Community Engagement (2008), Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia Research Award (2011), Beth Southwell Practical Implications Award (2016), and Federation University Alumna of the Year (2017). She has served as a visiting scholar at Aarhus University, Denmark (2013), and Bielefeld University, Germany (2014).