PROFESSIONAL VITAE
Christian R. Hirsch
Department of Mathematics
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49008-5248
Phone: (269) 387-4526 Fax: (269) 387-4546
e-mail: christian.hirsch@wmich.edu
6374 Killington Drive
Kalamazoo, Michigan 49009
(269) 372-5878
EDUCATION
Ph.D.
1972
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Area: Mathematics (Specialization in Mathematics Education)
M.S.
1970
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL
Area: Mathematics
M.A.
1969
Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Area: Mathematics Education
B.A.
1966
University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA
Area: Mathematics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1982 - present
Professor of Mathematics, Western Michigan University
2004 - 2008
James H. Powell Professor of Mathematics
1990 - 1991
Visiting Scientist/Program Director, National Science Foundation,
Washington, D.C.
Summer 1990
Visiting Professor of Mathematics, Ohio State University,
Columbus
1976 - 1982
Associate Professor of Mathematics, Western Michigan University
1973 - 1976
Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Western Michigan University
1971 - 1972
Iowa Testing Programs Research Assistant, University of Iowa,
Iowa City
1970 - 1972
Supervisor of Student Teachers, University of Iowa, Iowa City
1970 - 1971
Mathematics Instructor, University High School, Iowa City
1967 - 1969
Mathematics Teacher and Department Chair, Notre Dame
Academy, Omaha, NE
1966 - 1967
Mathematics Teacher, South High School, Omaha, NE
P. 1: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Research Grants/Research Support
2008 - present National Science Foundation Supplement Grant for the Center for the
Study of Mathematics Curriculum (in collaboration with Michigan State
University and the University of Missouri). Center Co-Director. Funded for
$500,000.
2010 - 2014
National Science Foundation Grant for Transition to College Mathematics
and Statistics. Project Director. Funded for $3,495,494.
2012 - 2013
National Science Foundation Grant for Core Math Tools. Project Director.
Funded for $99,802.
2006 - 2009
National Science Foundation Supplement Grant for the Core-Plus
Mathematics Revision Project. Project Director. Funded for $400,000.
2004 - 2008
National Science Foundation Grant for the Center for the Study of
Mathematics Curriculum (in collaboration with Michigan State University
and the University of Missouri). Center Co-Director. Funded for
$9,957,078 ($2,730,520 to Western Michigan University).
2002 - 2007
National Science Foundation Grant for the Core-Plus Mathematics
Revision Project. Project Director. Funded for $5,099,476.
2002 - 2004
National Science Foundation Grant through Ithaca College for the CorePlus Mathematics Project Implementation Center: A Satellite for
Advancing the Work of COMPASS, A National Secondary Mathematics
Implementation Project. Satellite Co-Director. Funded for $400,000.
2000 - 2002
National Science Foundation Grant through Ithaca College for the CorePlus Mathematics Project Implementation Center: A Satellite of the
National Secondary Mathematics Implementation Project. Satellite
Director. Funded for $400,000.
1997 - 2002
National Science Foundation Grant for Core-Plus Mathematics Project:
Phase II. Project Director. Funded for $5,195,302.
1997 - 2000
National Science Foundation Grant through Ithaca College for
Implementation of Standards-based Secondary School Mathematics:
The CPMP Satellite. Satellite Director. Funded for $600,000.
1994 - 1998
National Science Foundation Grant for a Mathematical Sciences
Sequential Summer Institute for High School Mathematics Teachers.
Project Director. Funded for $1,211,152.
1996 - 1997
Michigan Department of Education, Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics
and Science Education Program Grant for Making Mathematics
Accessible to All, a state-wide professional development project. Project
Director. Funded for $293,215.
P. 2: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
.
Research Grants/Research Support, continued
1992 - 1997
National Science Foundation Grant for Core-Plus Mathematics Project.
Project Director. Funded for $5,958,328.
1995 - 1996
Michigan Department of Education, Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics
and Science Education Program Grant for Making Mathematics
Accessible to All, a state-wide professional development project. Project
Director. Funded for $320,000.
1994 - 1995
Michigan Department of Education, Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics
and Science Education Program Grant for Making Mathematics
Accessible to All, a state-wide professional development project. Project
Director. Funded for $492,188.
1993 - 1994
Michigan Department of Education, Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics
and Science Education Program Grant for Making Mathematics
Accessible to All, a state-wide professional development project. Project
Director. Funded for $430,000.
1992 - 1993
Western Michigan University Research Fellow Program Award for An
Investigation into Cognitive Preferences of Students for Various
Representations of Functions: A Research Mentoring Project with Brian
Keller.
1992 - 1993
Michigan Department of Education, Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics
and Science Education Program Grant for Making Mathematics
Accessible to All, a state-wide professional development project. Project
Director. Funded for $391,859.
1991 - 1992
Michigan Department of Education, Dwight D. Eisenhower Mathematics
and Science Education Grant for Making Mathematics Accessible to All, a
state-wide professional development project. Project Director. Funded for
$352,617.
1982 - 1983
Western Michigan University Faculty Research Fellowship and Grant.
1981 - 1982
National Science Foundation Grant for Geometry and Measurement with
Applications for Teachers of Grades 4-8. Project Director. Funded for
$20,580.
1980 - 1981
National Science Foundation Grant for Geometry and Measurement with
Applications for Teachers of Grades 5-8. Project Director. Funded for
$25,233.
1980 - 1981
National Science Foundation Grant for Probability and Statistics with
Computer and Calculator Applications for Teachers of Grades 4-8.
Project Co-Principal Investigator. Funded for $23,209.
1980
Western Michigan University Faculty Research Fellowship.
P. 3: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Awards
2014
Recipient of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Lifetime
Achievement Award
2014
Elected Fellow of the International Society for Deign and Development in
Education
2007
Recipient of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Award for
Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics Education
2004
Named the James H. Powell Professor of Mathematics
1999
Core-Plus Mathematics Project curriculum recognized as one of six
Exemplary Mathematics Programs in the country by the U.S. Department
of Education
1993
Invited to be one of five-member United States Conference Co-Faculty for
the first United States/Russia Joint Conference in Mathematics Education
1993
Recipient of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Service
Award
1989
Elected to Phi Kappa Phi
1988
Named Western Michigan University Distinguished Faculty Scholar
1971
Elected to Phi Delta Kappa
Publications
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals and Proceedings
Hirsch, C. (2014). Transition to college mathematics and statistics: A problem-based,
technology-rich capstone course for non-STEM students. In L. Fan & K. Jones (Eds.),
Proceedings of the International Conference on Mathematics Textbook Research and
Development, Southampton, UK: University of Southampton.
Hirsch, C. (2013). An extended design experiment connecting software development with
curriculum development: The case of the Core-Plus Mathematics Project. In E. Faggiano
& A. Montone (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Technology in
Mathematics Teaching, Bari, Italy: University of Bari.
Hirsch, C., & Reys, B. (2009). Mathematics curriculum: A vehicle for school mathematics
improvement. ZDM—The International Journal of Mathematics Education, 41(6), 749-761.
Fey, J., Hirsch, C., & Schoen, H. (2007). The future of high school mathematics: New
priorities and promising innovations. Michigan Section MAA Newsletter, 34(1), 10-14.
P. 4: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
.
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals, continued
Hirsch, C., Lappan, G., Reys, B., & Reys, R. (2005). Curriculum as a focus for improving
school mathematics. MER Newsletter, 18(1), 1, 6-7, 12-14.
Schoen, H. L., & Hirsch, C. (2003). Responding to calls for change in high school
mathematics: Implications for collegiate mathematics. American Mathematical Monthly,
110(2), 109-123.
Schoen, H. L., Fey, J. T., Hirsch, C., & Coxford, A. F. (1999, February). Issues and
options in the math wars. Phi Delta Kappan, 80, 444-453.
Hirsch, C., Shure, P., & Verhey, R. (1998, December). Building bridges: Placement tests
in an era of reform. Michigan Section-MAA Newsletter, 25, 8-11.
Hirsch, C. (1998, October). Functions and relations: A unifying theme for school algebra
in grades 9-12. In The Nature and Role of Algebra in the K-14 Curriculum, Proceedings of
a National Symposium (pp. 61-62). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics.
Coxford, A. F., Fey, J. T., Hirsch, C., & Schoen, H. L. (1998, April). Standards-based
reform: Moving beyond myths. Michigan Section-MAA Newsletter, 24, 10 -11.
Hirsch, C. (1998, February). Overview of the Core-Plus Mathematics Project curriculum.
Illinois Mathematics Teacher, 49, 12-27.
Keller, B. A., & Hirsch, C. (1998, January). Student preferences for representations of
functions. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology,
29, 1-17.
Hirsch, C., & Coxford, A. F. (1997, May). Mathematics for all: Perspectives and promising
practices. School Science and Mathematics, 97, 232-241.
Van Zoest, L., Hirsch, C., Alavi, Y., & Stenglein, S. (1996, September). Learning and
leading in mathematics. The Mathematics Teacher, 89, 540.
Coxford, A. F., & Hirsch, C. (1996, May). A common core of math for all. Educational
Leadership, 53, 22-25.
Hirsch, C., Coxford, A. F., Fey, J. T., & Schoen, H. L. (1995, November). The Core-Plus
Mathematics Project: Teaching sensible mathematics in sense-making ways. The
Mathematics Teacher, 88, 694-700.
Keller, B. A., & Hirsch, C. (1993, August). Student preferences for representations of
functions. In F. Demana and B. Waits (Eds.), Proceedings of the Fifth Annual International
Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics. Menlo Park, CA: Addison-Wesley.
Hirsch, C. (1993, March). Making mathematics accessible to all: Progress and prospects.
Mathematics in Michigan, 33, 7-9.
Hirsch, C. (1992, September/October). Reshaping high school mathematics. Michigan
Association of School Boards Journal, pp. 11-13.
P. 5: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals, continued
Hirsch, C., Weinhold, M., & Nichols, C. (1991, February). Trigonometry today.
Mathematics Teacher, 84, 98-106.
Hirsch, C. (1990, October). Understanding and implementing the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics curriculum standards for grades 9-12. School Science and
Mathematics, 90, 494-503.
Lindquist, M., Harvey, J., & Hirsch, C. (1990). How mathematics content courses must
change in light of technology and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
curriculum standards. In F. Demana and B. Waits (Eds.), Proceedings of the Second
Annual Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics (pp. 20-27). Reading, MA:
Addison-Wesley.
Hirsch, C., & Schoen, H. (1989, December). A core curriculum for grades 9-12.
Mathematics Teacher, 82, 696-701.
Hirsch, C., & Lappan, G. (1989, November). Transition to high school mathematics.
Mathematics Teacher, 82, 614-618.
Hirsch, C. (1988, December). Graphs, games, and generalizations. Mathematics Teacher,
81, 741-745.
Hirsch, C. (1984, Spring). A profile of Michigan teachers of high school mathematics:
1980-83. Mathematics in Michigan, 23, 15-21.
Hirsch, C. (1984, October). A profile of Michigan teachers of high school biology,
chemistry, and physics: 1980-83. Science Education, 68, 579-587.
Hirsch, C. (1983, Spring). Update on the preparedness of junior high school mathematics
teachers in Michigan. Mathematics in Michigan, 22, 3-5.
Hirsch, C. (1983, Spring/Summer). Subject-matter qualifications of teachers of junior high
school science and mathematics in Michigan. MSTA (Michigan Science Teachers
Association) Journal, 30, 14-17.
Hirsch, C., Kapoor, S. F., & Laing, R. L. (1983, Winter). Homework assignments,
mathematical ability, and achievement in calculus. Mathematics and Computer Education,
17, 51-57.
Hirsch, C. (1983, November). Families of lines. The Mathematics Teacher, 76, 590-594.
Hirsch, C. (1982, Fall). Preparedness of junior high school mathematics teachers in
Michigan: A status study. Mathematics in Michigan, 22, 17-19.
Hirsch, C. (1982, May). Finding factors physically. The Mathematics Teacher, 75, 388-393,
419.
Hirsch, C., Kapoor, S. F., & Laing, R. A. (1982, August). Alternative models for
mathematics assignments. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and
Technology, 13, 243-252.
P. 6: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals, continued
Hirsch, C. (1981, September). Those amazing triangles. The Mathematics Teacher,
74, 444-448.
Hirsch, C., & Meyer, R. A. (1981, January). Ideas, ideas, ideas from "Ideas": An
annotated bibliography. The Arithmetic Teacher, 28, 52-57.
Hirsch, C. (1981, Fall). Expanded abstract and critical analysis of: the teaching of
transformation geometry in grade eight: a search for aptitude-treatment interactions.
Investigations in Mathematics Education, 14, 33-38.
Hirsch, C. (1981, October). An exploratory study of the effectiveness of a didactical
shadow seminar in abstract algebra. School Science and Mathematics, 81, 459-466.
Hirsch, C. (1980, January). Poinsot stars. The Mathematics Teacher, 73, 41-44, 50.
Hirsch, C. (1980, January). Activities from activities: An annotated bibliography. The
Mathematics Teacher, 73, 46-50.
Hirsch, C. (1979, Summer). Expanded abstract and critical analysis of set comparison
tactics and strategies of children in kindergarten, first grade, and second grade.
Investigations in Mathematics Education, 12, 24-27.
Coxford, A., Hirsch, C., et al. (1979, January). Goals for geometry study in grades K-9.
Mathematics in Michigan, 18, 9-10.
Hirsch, C. (1978, February). Painting polyhedra. The Mathematics Teacher, 71, 119-122.
Coxford, A., Hirsch, C., et al. (1978, September). Geometry must be taught in grades K-9:
A report of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Geometry Curriculum
Committee. Mathematics in Michigan, 17, 18-21.
Brechting, M. C., & Hirsch, C. (1977, Spring). The effects of small group-discovery
learning on student achievement and attitudes in calculus. The MATYC Journal, 11, 77-82.
Hirsch, C. (1977, November). The effects of guided discovery and individualized
instructional packages on initial learning, transfer, and retention in second-year algebra.
Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 8, 359-368.
Hirsch, C. (1977, September). Probability and pi. The Mathematics Teacher, 70, 519-522.
Hirsch, C. (1976, November). The vertex connection. The Mathematics Teacher, 69, 579582.
Brechting, M. C., & Hirsch, C. (1976, December). Small group-discovery learning in
calculus: Its effect upon achievement and attitudes. In J. L. Higgins (Ed.), Research
Sections, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 55th Annual Meeting (pp. 105108). ERIC/SMEAC Report. Columbus, OH: ERIC Information Analysis Center.
Hirsch, C. (1976, January). Making mathematical induction meaningful. School Science
and Mathematics, 76, 27-31.
P. 7: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Papers in Peer-Reviewed Journals, continued
Hirsch, C. (1976, November). Groups and isomorphic groups. School Science and
Mathematics, 76, 617-620.
Hirsch, C. (1976, December). Games, graphs and generalizations. The Arithmetic
Teacher, 23, 608-610.
Hirsch, C. (1976, May). Games and groups. The New Zealand Mathematics Magazine, 13,
38-41.
Hirsch, C. (1976, March). Creativity with colors. The Mathematics Teacher, 69, 215-218.
Hirsch, C. (1976, October). A review of research on individualized instruction in secondary
mathematics. School Science and Mathematics, 76, 499-507.
Hirsch, C. (1975, February). Graphs and games. The Mathematics Teacher, 68, 125-128.
Hirsch, C. (1974). The relative effectiveness of guided discovery and individualized
instructional packages in promoting initial learning, transfer, and retention in second-year
algebra: A summary paper. In J. L. Higgins (Ed.), Research Reporting Sections, National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics 52nd Annual Meeting (pp. 25-29). ERIC/SMEAC
Report. Columbus, OH: ERIC Information Analysis Center.
Hirsch, C. (1974, May). Pick’s rule. The Mathematics Teacher, 67, 431-434, 473. (This
article was also reprinted in a text, Mathematics for Teachers by P. Shoecraft and a
Hebrew translation appeared in Shevavim, a Quarterly Journal of the Weizmann Institute
of Science).
Hirsch, C. (1973, June). The effect of two modes of instruction upon initial learning,
transfer, and retention in second-year algebra: A pilot study. Manitoba Journal of
Education, 8, 28-35.
Hirsch, C. (1973, March). Mathematical induction: A set theoretic approach. Ontario
Mathematics Gazette, 11, 200-204.
Hirsch, C. (1973, June). Computers in pre-high school mathematics. MAMT Newsletter, 6,
13-21.
Books, Book Chapters, and Monographs
Hirsch, C. R., Hart, E. W., Watkins, A. E., Ritsema, B. E., with Fey, J. T., Walker, R. K.,
Keller, B. A., & Laser, J. K. (2015). Transition to college mathematics and statistics.
Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill Education.
Hirsch, C. R., Fey, J. T. Hart, E. W., Schoen, H. L., Watkins, A. E., with Ritsema, B. E.,
Walker, R. K., Keller, B. A., Marcus, R., & Coxford, A. F. (2015). Core-Plus mathematics,
Course 4: Preparation for Calculus (CCSS edition). Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill
Education.
P. 8: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Books, Book Chapters, and Monographs, continued
Hirsch, C. R., Fey, J. T. Hart, E. W., Schoen, H. L., Watkins, A. E., with Ritsema, B. E.,
Walker, R. K., Keller, B. A., Marcus, R., & Coxford, A. F. (2015). Core-Plus mathematics,
Course 3 (CCSS edition). Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill Education.
Hirsch, C. R., Fey, J. T. Hart, E. W., Schoen, H. L., Watkins, A. E., with Ritsema, B. E.,
Walker, R. K., Keller, B. A., Marcus, R., & Coxford, A. F. (2015). Core-Plus mathematics,
Course 2 (CCSS edition). Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill Education.
Hirsch, C. R., Fey, J. T. Hart, E. W., Schoen, H. L., Watkins, A. E., with Ritsema, B. E.,
Walker, R. K., Keller, B. A., Marcus, R., & Coxford, A. F. (2015). Core-Plus mathematics,
Course 1 (CCSS edition). Columbus, OH: McGraw-Hill Education.
Hirsch, C. R., Keller, B. A., Fonger, N., & Edson, A. J. (2013). Core Math Tools:
Supporting equitable implementation of the Common Core State Standards for
Mathematics. In D. Polly (Ed.), Common Core Mathematics Standards and Implementing
Digital Technologies (pp. 1–22). Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
Hirsch, C. R., Fey, J. T., Hart, E. W., Schoen, H. L., Watkins, A. E., with Ritsema, B. E.,
Walker, R. K., Keller, S., Marcus, R., & Coxford, A. F. (2011). Core-Plus mathematics,
Course 4 (2nd edition). Chicago, IL: McGraw-Hill.
Schoen, H. L., Ziebarth, S. W., Hirsch, C. R., & BrckaLorenz, A. (2010.) A five-year study
of the first edition of the Core-Plus Mathematics curriculum. Charlotte, NC: Information
Age Publishing.
Zbiek, R., & Hirsch, C. (2008.) Curriculum as core knowledge. In R. Reys and J. Dossey
(Eds.), U.S. doctorates in mathematics education: Developing stewards of the discipline.
Providence, RI: American Mathematical Society.
Fey, J. T., Hirsch, C. R., Hart, E. W., Schoen, H. L., Watkins, A. E., with Ritsema, B. E.,
Walker, R. K., Keller, S., Marcus, R., Coxford, A. F., & Burrill, G. (2009). Core-Plus
mathematics, Course 3 (2nd edition). Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Hirsch, C. R., Fey, J. T., Hart, E. W., Schoen, H. L., Watkins, A. E., with Ritsema, B. E.,
Walker, R. K., Keller, S., Marcus, R., Coxford, A. F., & Burrill, G. (2007). Core-Plus
mathematics, Course 2 (2nd edition). Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Fey, J. & Hirsch, C. (2007). The case of Core-Plus mathematics. In C. Hirsch (Ed.),
Perspectives on the design and development of school mathematics curricula. Reston,
VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Hart, E., Hirsch, C., & Keller, S. (2007). Amplifying student learning in mathematics using
curriculum-embedded Java-based software. In W. G. Martin and M. E. Strutchens (Eds.),
The learning of mathematics: 69th Yearbook of the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics. Reston, VA: NCTM.
Hirsch, C, R., Fey, J. T., Hart, E. W., Schoen, H. L., Watkins, A. E., with Ritsema, B. E.,
Walker, R. K., Keller, S., Marcus, R., Coxford, A. F., & Burrill, G. (2006). Core-Plus
mathematics, Course 1 (2nd edition). Columbus, OH: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
P. 9: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Books, Book Chapters, and Monographs, continued
Ferrini-Mundy, J., Berry, K., Hirsch, C., Hodges, R. A., Senk, S., Shure, P., Weil, C.,
Weiskopf, M., & Zollinger-Russell, G. (2006). High school content expectations:
Mathematics (pp. 1-21). Lansing, MI: Michigan Department of Education.
Coxford, A. F., Fey, J. T., Hirsch, C. R., Schoen, H. L., Burrill, G., Hart, E. W., Watkins,
A. E., Messenger, M. J., Ritsema, B., & Walker, R. (2005). Mathemáticus contemporáneas
en contexto: Un planteamiento unificado, Curso 2 (pp. xv + 564). Columbus, OH:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Coxford, A. F., Fey, J. T., Hirsch, C. R., Schoen, H. L., Burrill, G., Hart, E. W., Watkins,
A. E., Messenger, M. J., Ritsema, B., & Walker, R. (2004). Mathemáticus contemporáneas
en contexto: Un planteamiento unificado, Curso I (pp. xv + 554). Columbus, OH:
Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
Schoen, H. L., & Hirsch, C. (2003). The Core-Plus mathematics project: Perspectives
and student achievement. In S. Senk & D. Thompson (Eds.), Standards-based school
mathematics curricula: What are they? What do students learn? (pp. 311-343). Hillsdale,
NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
Coxford, A. F., Fey, J. T., Hirsch, C. R., Schoen, H. L., Hart, E. W., Keller, B. A., Watkins,
A. E., Ritsema, B., & Walker, R. (2001). Contemporary mathematics in context: A unified
approach, Course 4 (pp. xxi + 703). Chicago: Everyday Learning Corporation.
Hirsch, C. (2001). The Core-Plus mathematics project (CPMP). In L. Grinstein & S. Lipsey
(Eds.), Encyclopedia of mathematics education (pp. 159-161). New York: Routledge
Falmer.
Hirsch, C., & Weinhold, M. (1999). Everybody counts: Including the mathematically
promising. In L. Sheffield (Ed.), Developing mathematically promising students (pp. 233241). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Coxford, A. F., Fey, J. T., Hirsch, C. R., Schoen, H. L., Burrill, G., Hart, E. W., Watkins, A.
E., Messenger, M. J., & Ritsema, B. (1998). Contemporary mathematics in context: A
unified approach, Course 3 (pp. xvii + 577). Chicago: Everyday Learning Corporation.
Coxford, A. F., Fey, J. T., Hirsch, C. R., Schoen, H. L., Burrill, G., Hart, E. W., Watkins, A.
E., Messenger, M. J., & Ritsema, B. (1998). Contemporary mathematics in context: A
unified approach, Course 2 (pp. xv + 564). Chicago: Everyday Learning Corporation.
Coxford, A. F., Fey, J. T., Hirsch, C. R., Schoen, H. L., Burrill, G., Hart, E. W., Watkins, A.
E., Messenger, M. J., & Ritsema, B. (1998). Implementing the Core-Plus mathematics
curriculum (pp. vi + 54). Chicago: Everyday Learning Corporation.
Coxford, A. F., Fey, J. T., Hirsch, C. R., Schoen, H. L., Burrill, G., Hart, E. W., Watkins, A.
E., Messenger, M. J., & Ritsema, B. (1997). Contemporary mathematics in context: A
unified approach, Course 1 (pp. xv + 554). Chicago: Everyday Learning Corporation.
Hirsch, C. R., & Coxford, A. F. (1994). Predicting from data (pp. vi + 72). Columbus, OH:
Glencoe.
P. 10: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Books, Book Chapters, and Monographs, continued
Hirsch, C. R., & Coxford, A. F. (1994). Exploring data (pp. vi + 80). Columbus, OH:
Glencoe.
Hirsch, C. R. (with the Commission on Standards for School Mathematics). (1989).
Curriculum and evaluation standards for school mathematics (pp. vii + 258). Reston, VA:
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Hirsch, C. R., & Schoen, H. L. (1989). Trigonometry and its applications (Rev. ed.) (pp. xvi
+ 528). Oklahoma City, OK: McGraw-Hill.
Hirsch, C. R. & Schoen, H. L., Samide, A. J., Coblentz, D. O., & Norton, M. A. (1989).
Geometry (3rd ed.) (pp. x + 678). Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman.
Hirsch, C. R., & Schoen, H. L. (1987). Trigonometria conceptos y aplicaciones. Libros
McGraw-Hill de Mexico (pp. xiv + 546). (Spanish translation of book, Trigonometry and Its
Applications).
Hirsch, C. R., & Schoen, H. L. (1985). Trigonometry and its applications (pp. xiv + 528).
New York: McGraw-Hill.
Channell, D., & Hirsch, C. (1984). Computer methods for problem solving in secondary
school mathematics. In V. Hansen (Ed.), Computers in mathematics education: National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1984 Yearbook (pp. 171-183). Reston, VA: NCTM.
Hirsch, C. R., Norton, M. A., Coblentz, D. O., Samide, A. J., & Schoen, H. L. (1983).
Geometry (2nd ed.) (pp. xii + 628). Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman.
Channell, D., & Hirsch, C. (1982). Computer methods for problem solving. In G.
Marchionini (Ed.), Computers in the mathematics classroom (Monograph chapter).
Lansing, MI: Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Coxford, A., & Hirsch, C. (1981). A curriculum in geometry for grades K-9 (pp. iii + 42)
(Monograph). Lansing, MI: Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Hirsch, C. R., Roberts, M. A., Coblentz, D. O., Samide, A. J., & Schoen, H. L. (1978).
Geometry (pp. x + 597). Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman.
Hirsch, C. (1976). Motion in geometry: A sourcebook of activities for junior high teachers
(pp. iii + 74) (Invited Monograph). Lansing, MI: Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics.
Books and Monographs Edited
Hirsch, C. R., Lappan, G., & Reys, B. (Eds.). (2012). Curriculum issues in an era of
Common Core State Standards for Mathematics. Reston, VA: National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics.
Hirsch, C. R. (Ed.). (2007). Perspectives on the design and development of school
mathematics curricula. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
P. 11: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Books and Monographs Edited, continued
Hirsch, C. R. (Series Ed.). Curriculum and evaluation standards for school mathematics
addenda series, grades 9-12. Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics.
Algebra in a technological world (1995).
Data analysis and statistics across the curriculum (1992).
A core-curriculum: Making mathematics count for everyone (1992).
Connecting mathematics (1991).
Geometry from multiple perspectives (1991).
Hirsch, C. R., & Laing, R. A. (Eds.). (1993). Activities for active learning and teaching (pp.
vi + 244). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Hirsch, C. R. (General Ed.) (with Fey, J. T., Issue Editor). (1992). Calculators in
mathematics education: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1992 Yearbook (pp.
viii + 248). Reston, VA: NCTM.
Hirsch, C. R. (General Ed.) (with Kenney, M., Issue Editor). (1991). Discrete mathematics
across the curriculum, K-12: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1991 Yearbook
(pp. viii + 248). Reston, VA: NCTM.
Hirsch, C. R. (General Ed.) (with Cooney, T., Issue Editor). (1990). Teaching and learning
mathematics in the 1990s: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1990 Yearbook
(pp. viii + 248). Reston, VA: NCTM.
Hirsch, C. R. (Ed.). (1986). Activities for implementing curricular themes from the Agenda
for Action (pp. iii + 204). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Hirsch, C. R. (Issue Ed.). (1985). The secondary school mathematics curriculum: National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1985 Yearbook (pp. vi + 250). Reston, VA: NCTM.
Maletsky, E. M., & Hirsch, C. R. (Eds.). (1981). Activities from The Mathematics Teacher
(pp. iv + 140). Reston, VA: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Presentations
Invited and Peer-Reviewed
Presentations at Professional Meetings
Hirsch, C. Transition to college mathematics and statistics: A problem-based, technologyrich capstone course for non-STEM students. International Conference on Mathematics
Textbook Research and Development 2014. University of Southampton, UK. July 2014.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling: The core of the Common Core State Standards.
Wisconsin Mathematics Council 2014 Annual Meeting. Green Lake, WI. May 2014.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling: The core of the Common Core State Standards.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA.
April 2014.
P. 12: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. (with Cirillo, M., Pelesko, J., Phillips, E., and Fraser, S.). Implementing
mathematical modeling in the Common Core era. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 2014 Research Conference. New Orleans, LA. April 2014.
Hirsch, C. Transition from high school to college and careers: An alternative pathway.
46th National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Conference. New Orleans,
LA. April 2014.
Hirsch, C. (with Edson, A.). Implications of deeply digital instructional materials for TPACK.
18th Annual Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Conference. Irvine, CA.
February 2014.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling: Connecting the CCSS mathematical practices and
content expectations. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference,
Louisville, KY. November 2013.
Hirsch, C. An extended design experiment connecting software development with
curriculum development: The case of the Core-Plus Mathematics Project. 11th
International Conference on Technology in Mathematics Teaching, Bari, Italy. July 2013.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling: The core of the Common Core State Standards.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2013 Annual Meeting, Denver, CO. April
2013.
Hirsch, C. (with Keller, B.). Core Math Tools: Supporting equitable implementation of the
Common Core State Standards. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics 45th
Annual Conference, Denver, CO. April 2013.
Hirsch, C. (with Hopfensperger, P., Martin, W. G., and Zbiek, R.). Core Math Tools and its
affordances for mathematics teacher educators and prospective teachers. 17th Annual
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators 2013 Annual Conference, Orlando, FL.
January 2013.
Hirsch, C. Transition to college mathematics and statistics for non-STEM students. 2013
AMS/MAA Joint Meetings, San Diego, CA. January 2013.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling: The core of the Common Core State Standards.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Chicago, IL.
November 2012.
Hirsch, C. Core Math Tools: Supporting inquiry, conceptual understanding, and problem
solving. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Dallas, TX.
October 2012.
Hirsch, C. (with Keller, B.). An overview of CCSSM-oriented Core Math Tools. National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting (Invited General Session),
Philadelphia, PA. April 2012.
Hirsch, C. (with Garfunkel, S., Reys, B., and Robinson, E.). Common Core State
Standards for Mathematics (CCSSM): Curriculum and assessment recommendations.
P. 13: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Research Presession to the 2012 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual
Meeting (Invited Research Symposium), Philadelphia, PA. April 2012.
Hirsch, C. Core Math Tools: A suite of public domain software supporting the CCSSM
content standards and mathematical practices. Association of State Supervisors of
Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting, Philadelphia, PA. April 2012.
Hirsch, C. Core Math Tools: Supporting CCSSM-oriented curriculum design, curriculum
enactment, and teacher preparation programs. 16th Annual Association of Mathematics
Teacher Educators 2012 Annual Conference, Ft. Worth, TX. February 2012.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.). Public domain, mathematical software to support
implementing the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Conference, Atlantic City, NJ. October 2011.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.). Public domain, mathematical software to support
implementation of the CCSSM. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional
Conference, St. Louis, MO. October 2011.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling: The core of the High School Common Core State
Standards. Keynote Address to the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 61st
Annual Conference. August 2011.
Hirsch, C. Curriculum materials matter: Using the new CCSSM curriculum analysis tools.
General Session Address to the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 61st Annual
Conference. August 2011.
Hirsch, C. Curriculum and assessment in an era of CCSSM: Perspectives from a
curriculum developer. Moving Forward Together Conference, Arlington, VA. May 2011.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) Public domain statistics and probability software to support
implementation of the CCSSM. Wisconsin Mathematics Council 43rd Annual Conference.
May 2011.
Hirsch, C. High school-to-college mathematics transition: A bifurcation model. Research
Presession to the 2011 National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Meeting.
April 2011.
Hirsch, C. (with Edson, A. J.) The shape of geometry in an era of Common Core State
Standards for Mathematics. Conversations Among Colleagues: Common Core State
Standards–Implications for Mathematics Education. February 2011.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) From technology tools for some to technology tools for all.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Denver, CO. October
2010.
Hirsch, C. CPMP-Tools: Innovation in design, access to, and use of software tools for high
school mathematics. 2009 Computer Algebra and Dynamic Geometry Systems in
Mathematics Education Conference, Hagenberg, Austria. July 2009.
P. 14: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. (with Lappan, G.) Doctoral programs in mathematics education in Michigan:
Today and tomorrow. Conversations Among Colleagues Conference. March 2008.
Hirsch, C. (with Keller, B., Martin, G., & Zbiek, R.) Supporting teachers’ transfer of campus
learning and technology use to classroom practice with CPMP-Tools. 12th Annual
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Conference. January 2008.
Hirsch, C. Using contextual problems to support student discovery in pre-calculus
mathematics: Exemplars and efficacy. AMS/MAA Joint Mathematics Meetings. January
2008.
Hirsch, C. Unifying pre-college and college core mathematics: Parallel perspectives. 46th
Northwest Mathematics Conference. October 2007.
Hirsch, C. (with Zbiek, R.) Curriculum as core knowledge of mathematics education.
Doctoral Programs in Mathematics Education: A Decade of Progress Conference.
September 2007.
Hirsch, C. (with Keller, S., Heid, M. K., & Waits, B. K.) CPMP-Tools: A bridge across the
technology divide. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2007 Annual Meeting.
March 2007.
Hirsch, C. (with Fey, J.) Looking back, looking ahead: What has been learned from 15
years of Core-Plus mathematics development and research? National Council of
Supervisors of Mathematics 39th Annual Conference. March 2007.
Hirsch, C. (with Hart, E., & Keller, S.) CPMP-Tools: Emerging Java-based mathematics
software to support student investigation and problem solving in school and outside of
school. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics 39th Annual Conference. March
2007.
Hirsch, C. Common themes and notable differences across recent national mathematics
curriculum documents. K-12 mathematics: What should students learn and when should
they learn it? A National Conference (sponsored by Achieve, American Statistical
Association, Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum, College Board,
Mathematical Association of America, and the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics). February 2007.
Hirsch, C. CPMP-Tools: Emerging Java-based software for high school mathematics.
2007 Hawaii International Conference on Statistics, Mathematics and Related Fields.
January 2007.
Hirsch, C. (with Frank, S., & Weiskopf, M.) The new Michigan high school content
expectations in mathematics. Michigan Education Research Association Summer 2006
Conference. June 2006.
Hirsch, C. (with Lappan, G., & Reys, B.) Research and curriculum: The work of the Center
for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
2006 Annual Meeting. April 2006.
P. 15: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. (with Reys, R. and Ziebarth, S.) Documents influencing the changing
mathematics curriculum: Resources from the Center for the Study of Mathematics
Curriculum. Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators 2006 Annual Conference.
January 2006.
Hirsch, C. Unifying precollege and college core mathematics: Parallel perspectives.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. November 2005.
Hirsch, C. (with Lappan, G., & Reys, R.) Mathematics curriculum: What do we know from
research? What do we need to know? National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2005
Annual Meeting. April 2005.
Hirsch, C. (with Reys, B., Lappan, G., & Huntley, M. A.) The research agenda of the
Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum (CSMC). Research Presession to the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2005 Annual Meeting. April 2005.
Hirsch, C. (with Reys, B., Lappan, G., & Usiskin, Z.) Center for the Study of Mathematics
Curriculum: What is it doing? How can its work help mathematics teacher educators? 9th
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators 2005 Annual Conference. January 2005.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) Meeting the challenge of mathematics for all in an era of
high-stakes testing. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference.
November 2004.
Hirsch, C. (with Schluter, E., Trammel, R., & Williams, G.). Mathematics for all:
Perspectives and progress. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 82nd Annual
Meeting. April 2004.
Hirsch, C. Inquiry-based school mathematics. Invited symposium 7th Annual Legacy of
R. L. Moore Conference at the University of Texas at Austin. March 2004.
Hirsch, C. Unifying precollege and college core mathematics: Parallel perspectives.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Charleston, SC.
November 2003.
Hirsch, C. From “mathematics for some” to “mathematics for all”: Progress and prospects.
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 54th Annual Conference, Lansing, MI.
October 2003.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.). Developing a rich mathematics classroom. National Council
of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Salt Lake City, UT. October 2003.
Hirsch, C. A principled analysis and evaluation of the Core-Plus Mathematics program.
Wisconsin Mathematics Council 35th Annual Conference. May 2003.
Hirsch, C. Algebra in an integrated approach to high school mathematics. National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. January 2003.
P. 16: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. (with Ferrini-Mundy, J., Findell, B., & Ball, D.). The role of mathematics in the
professional work of mathematics educators. Joint Meetings of the American Mathematical
Society and the Mathematical Association of America. January 2003.
Hirsch, C. Teaching and learning mathematics in context: The role of reflective inquiry.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. November 2002.
Hirsch, C. (with O’Connor, R.). Getting to know the Core-Plus Mathematics Project
(CPMP) curriculum. Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference
2002. July 2002.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) Learning to teach and teaching to learn: The role of
innovative curriculum materials. University of Michigan Mathematics Education Leadership
Conference. May 2002.
Hirsch, C. (with Taylor, A., & Stewart, J.) Mathematical education of teachers:
Perspectives on CBMS recommendations. Michigan Section of the Mathematical
Association of America 78th Annual Meeting. May 2002.
Hirsch C. Algebra in an integrated approach to high school mathematics. National Council
of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Madison, WI. October 2001.
Hirsch, C. Unifying high school mathematics: Perspectives and promising practices.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Columbus, OH.
September 2001.
Hirsch, C. Evaluation and local implementation of the Core-Plus Mathematics program:
What have we learned? National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics 33rd Annual
Conference. April 2001.
Hirsch, C. Unifying high school mathematics: Perspectives and promising practices.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. February 2001.
Hirsch, C. (with Findell, B., Blair, R., & Burrill, G.) Articulation among secondary and
postsecondary mathematics programs. Joint Meetings of the American Mathematical
Society and the Mathematical Association of America. January 2001.
Hirsch, C. Developing mathematical reasoning and proof skills: Approaches from the
Core-Plus Mathematics Project. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional
Conference. November 2000.
Hirsch, C. Reshaping high school mathematics for a new century. Michigan Association of
Non-public Schools Annual Conference. October 2000.
Hirsch, C. Fourth-year mathematics: A new, flexible course for all college-bound students.
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 51st Annual Conference. October 2000.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B., & Van Zoest, L.) Progress toward Standards-based curricula
and instruction: Continuing the journey in grades 9-12. Presession to the Michigan Council
of Teachers of Mathematics 51st Annual Conference. October 2000.
P. 17: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Attaining the goal of mathematics for everyone: Issues, approaches, and
lessons learned. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 78th Annual Meeting. April
2000.
Hirsch, C. (with Lindquist, M., Silver, E., Trafton, P., & Reys, B.). NCTM 1989 standards
and 2000 standards: Continuity and change. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
78th Annual Meeting. April 2000.
Hirsch, C. Realizing the goal of mathematics for all: Promising approaches from the CorePlus Mathematics Project. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional
Conference. January 2000.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics for a new millennium: Approaches from the Core-Plus
Mathematics Project. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference.
December 1999.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.). Meeting the challenge of mathematics for all: Approaches
from the Core-Plus Mathematics Project. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Regional Conference. October 1999.
Hirsch, C. What do evaluation studies say about the effectiveness of the Core-Plus
Mathematics Project curriculum? Algebraic Reasoning Conference at Armstrong Atlantic
State University. May 1999.
Hirsch, C. Developing algebraic reasoning: Approaches from the Core-Plus Mathematics
Project. Algebraic Reasoning Conference at Armstrong Atlantic State University. May
1999.
Hirsch, C. Reshaping high school mathematics: What works? What's next from the CorePlus Mathematics Project? National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 77th Annual
Meeting. April 1999.
Hirsch, C. (with Coxford, A., Hart, E., & Schoen, H.) Standards-based reform: Issues and
lessons learned. Research Presession to the 77th Annual Meeting of the National Council
of Teachers of Mathematics. April 1999.
Hirsch, C. Questions to ask and issues to consider when implementing the Core-Plus
Mathematics Project curriculum. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional
Conference. February 1999.
Hirsch, C. Beyond precalculus: A new, flexible fourth-year course for all college-bound
students. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. February
1999.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) From "mathematics for some" to "mathematics for all":
Approaches from the Core-Plus Mathematics Project. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Conference. February 1999.
P. 18: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) Integrating curriculum, instruction, and assessment reform:
Approaches from the Core-Plus Mathematics Project. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Conference. November 1998.
Hirsch, C. Beyond precalculus: Rethinking fourth-year mathematics for college-bound
students. Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 49th Annual Conference. October
1998.
Hirsch, C. (with Helmboldt, C., Martin, R., O'Connor, B., & Triezenberg, D.) Teaching
contemporary mathematics in context: Voices from CPMP classrooms. Michigan Council
of Teachers of Mathematics 49th Annual Conference. October 1998.
Hirsch, C. Teaching contemporary mathematics in context: An introduction to the CorePlus Mathematics Project curriculum. Christian Educators Association 1998 Conference.
October 1998.
Hirsch, C. (with Martin, R.) The design and implementation of the Core-Plus Mathematics
Project curriculum. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference.
October 1998.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics for all: Approaches from the Core-Plus Mathematics Project.
Fourth UCSMP International Conference on Mathematics Education. August 1998.
Hirsch, C. (with Verhey, R., & Shure, P.) Placement tests in an era of reform. Michigan
Section of the Mathematical Association of America and MichMATYC Joint Annual
Meeting. May 1998.
Hirsch, C. (with Garfunkel, S., Anderson, E., Ellis, J., & Bauer, G.) Innovative high school
mathematics programs. 30th Annual Conference of the Wisconsin Mathematics Council.
April 1998.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) Mathematics for all: Approaches from the Core-Plus
Mathematics Project. 30th Annual Conference of the Wisconsin Mathematics Council.
April 1998.
Hirsch, C. (with Sattler, N., Shure, P., & Ellis, W., Jr.) College placement tests in an era of
reform. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 76th Annual Meeting. April 1998.
Hirsch, C. The Core-Plus Mathematics Project: Reshaping high school mathematics.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 76th Annual Meeting. April 1998.
Hirsch, C. (with Schoen, H., & Ziebarth, S.) An emerging profile of the mathematical
achievement of students in the Core-Plus Mathematics Project. Symposium paper
presented at 1998 Annual Meeting of the American Educational Research Association.
April 1998.
Hirsch, C. Algebra for all: Promising practices from the Core-Plus Mathematics Project.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. March 1998.
P. 19: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) The Core-Plus Mathematics Project: An integrated curriculum
for all students. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference.
February 1998.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) The Core-Plus Mathematics Project: An integrated approach
to curriculum, instruction, and assessment reform. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Conference. November 1997.
Hirsch, C. (with Schirmer, T., & Thompson, M.) Goals, design, and curriculum samples
from the Core-Plus Mathematics Project. Invited 1.5 day conference for the University of
Missouri Supporting Secondary Standards in Missouri Mathematics Project. November
1997.
Hirsch, C. (with Miller, S., Allan, C., VonderEmbse, C., Mills, V., & Mullen, K.) Making
assessment compatible with mathematics reform. Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 48th Annual Conference. October 1997.
Hirsch, C. (with Eenigenberg, P., Lichtman, F., Shure, P., & Sledd, W.) College placement
tests in an era of mathematics reform. Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 48th
Annual Conference. October 1997.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) Getting to know the Core-Plus Mathematics Project: A unified
curriculum for diverse student populations. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Regional Conference. October 1997.
Hirsch, C. (with Kepner, H., Janty, J., Malloy, C., & Swafford, J.) The future of school
algebra: A professional conversation on issues, challenges, and directions. National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. October 1997.
Hirsch, C. The Core-Plus Mathematics Project: An emerging curriculum and its
implications for undergraduate mathematics teaching and learning. Invited two-day
workshop for the Michigan Statewide Systemic Initiative Teacher Education Redesign
Component at Northwestern Michigan College. July 1997.
Hirsch, C. Functions and relations: A unifying theme for school algebra in grades 9-12.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics/Mathematical Sciences Education Board
National Symposium on The Nature and Role of Algebra in the K-14 Curriculum. May
1997.
Hirsch, C. (with Briars, D., Usiskin, Z., & Williams, B.) The future of school algebra: A
professional conversation on issues, challenges, and directions. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics 75th Annual Meeting. April 1997.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) The Core-Plus Mathematics Project: Meeting the challenge of
mathematics for all. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 75th Annual Meeting.
April 1997.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) Making mathematics accessible to all: Curriculum and
instructional perspectives. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional
Conference. February 1997.
P. 20: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. (with Robinson, E., Robinson, M., & Fraser, S.) Classroom instruction using
“Standards-based” instructional materials that promote investigation. Invited presentation
to the National Science Foundation Local Systemic Change PI Meeting in Washington,
DC. January 1997.
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) Facilitating and learning from reflective practitioners. Invited
presentation to the Eisenhower Higher Education Project Directors Meeting in Lansing,
Michigan. December 1996.
Hirsch, C. Teaching mathematics in context: Real roots to mathematics for every student.
Keynote address to the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional
Conference. October 1996.
Hirsch, C. (with Shelly, M., & King, C.) High school mathematics today: Voices from reform
classrooms. 1996 Annual Meeting of the Michigan Section of the Mathematical
Association of America. May 1996.
Hirsch, C. Reshaping high school mathematics: Perspectives from the Core-Plus
Mathematics Project. 1996 Annual Meeting of the Michigan Section of the Mathematical
Association of America. May 1996.
Hirsch, C. (with Coxford, A., Fey, J., Hart, E., Schoen, H., Watkins, A., & Ritsema, B.) The
Core-Plus Mathematics Project: Making mathematics accessible to all. 74th Annual
Meeting of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. April 1996.
Hirsch, C. The Core-Plus Mathematics Project: An integrated approach to curricular,
instructional, and assessment reform. 28th Annual Meeting of the National Council of
Supervisors of Mathematics. April 1996.
Hirsch, C. Changing times, changing curricula: Contemporary mathematics in context. 9th
Annual Conference of the National Consortium for Specialized Secondary Schools of
Mathematics, Science and Technology. March 1996.
Hirsch, C. The Core-Plus Mathematics Project (CPMP) curriculum. Michigan Mathematics
Educators Conference at Michigan State University. January 1996.
Hirsch, C. (with Guman, M., & Burrill, G.) Changing school mathematics: Challenges and
opportunities. Invited presentation to the National Research Council Board on
Mathematical Sciences 10th Anniversary Annual Department Chairs Colloquium. October
1995.
Hirsch, C. (with Kepner, H., Murdock, J., Phillips, E., & Usiskin, Z.) The future of school
algebra. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Grand
Rapids, MI. October 1995.
Hirsch, C. Design and implementation of the Core-Plus Mathematics Project (CPMP)
curriculum. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Grand
Rapids, MI. October 1995.
P. 21: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. (with Ritsema, B.) Reshaping high school mathematics: From beliefs and
conceptions to practices. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional
Conference in Grand Rapids, MI. October 1995.
Hirsch, C. Design and implementation of the Core-Plus Mathematics Project (CPMP)
curriculum. 73rd Summer Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America. August
1995.
Hirsch, C. Key concepts of the secondary school mathematics and their development in
the CPMP curriculum. Kentucky Partnership for Reform Initiatives in Science and
Mathematics Institute. July 1995.
Hirsch, C. Design and implementation of the Core-Plus Mathematics Project (CPMP)
curriculum. National Center on Education and the Economy Conference on Teaching and
Learning to Standards. April 1995.
Hirsch, C. (with Lambdin, D., Lappan, G., Carman, M., Mokros, J., & Schoen, H.)
Evaluating curriculum development efforts: Models, issues, and findings from three NSFfunded projects. Research Presession, 73rd Annual Meeting of the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics. April 1995.
Hirsch, C. (with Coxford, A., Girardot, C., & Ritsema, B.) Learning together: Lessons from
the Core-Plus Mathematics Project. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 73rd
Annual Meeting. April 1995.
Hirsch, C. Critical issues regarding curricular reform: Perspectives from the Core-Plus
Mathematics Project. Louisiana Statewide Systemic Initiative Program Conference on 9-12
Mathematics. March 1995.
Hirsch, C. Core-Plus Mathematics: An integrated mathematical sciences curriculum for all
students. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Chicago,
IL. March 1995.
Hirsch, C. Learning together: Lessons from the Core-Plus Mathematics Project. General
Session Address to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in
Charleston, SC. November 1994.
Hirsch, C. (with Coxford, A., Bacon, E., & Ritsema, B.). The Core-Plus Mathematics
Project: An integrated curriculum for all students. Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 45th Annual Conference. October 1994.
Hirsch, C. Statistics in the changing high school curriculum. Southwest Michigan American
Statistical Association Chapter Meeting. September 1994.
Hirsch, C. Recent actions and new initiatives of the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Board of Directors. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Leadership
Conference. June 1994.
Hirsch, C. Instructional issues: Assessment, contests, partnerships, technology. National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics 72nd Annual Meeting. April 1994.
P. 22: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Making mathematics accessible to all. National Council of Supervisors of
Mathematics 26th Annual Conference. April 1994.
Hirsch, C. The Core-Plus Mathematics Project: Progress and prospects. Eastern Michigan
University Annual Mathematics Education Conference. March 1994.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics for all: Myths, models, and materials. General session address to
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference. November 1993.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics for all: Myths, models, and materials. General session address to
44th Annual Conference of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics. October
1993.
Hirsch, C. Leveraging reform: The Making Mathematics Accessible to All and Core-Plus
Mathematics projects. What’s Happening in Science and Mathematics Education in
Michigan Conference. October 1993.
Hirsch, C. Reflections on the first United States/Russia joint conference on mathematics
education. Invited presentation to the United States/Russia Joint Conference on
Mathematics Education. Moscow, Russia. October 1993.
Hirsch, C. New directions in secondary mathematics education: A United States
perspective. Invited general session address to United States/Russia Joint Conference on
Mathematics Education. Moscow, Russia. October 1993.
Hirsch, C. Overview and uses of the high school addenda series. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics 71st Annual Meeting. April 1993.
Hirsch, C. Exploring the challenges of change. Association of State Supervisors of
Mathematics Annual Meeting. April 1993.
Hirsch, C. New directions in secondary school mathematics: The Core-Plus Mathematics
Project. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics 25th Annual Conference. April
1993.
Hirsch, C. The high school addenda series and mathematics education reform. National
Council of Supervisors of Mathematics 25th Annual Conference. April 1993.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics for all: Myths, models and materials. Michigan Council of Teachers
of Mathematics, Mathematics in Action Conference. February 1993.
Hirsch, C. A core curriculum: Making mathematics count for everyone. South Carolina
Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1992 Fall Conference. November 1992.
Hirsch, C. (with Keller, B.) Student preferences for representations of functions. Fifth
Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics. November
1992.
Hirsch, C. Looking at technology issues. Fifth Annual International Conference on
Technology in Collegiate Mathematics. November 1992.
P. 23: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Discrete mathematics for everyone. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Conference in Minneapolis, MN. November 1992.
Hirsch, C. Overview and uses of the addenda series, grades 9-12. National Council of
Supervisors of Mathematics Pre-Conference Symposium held in conjunction with the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
November 1992.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics for all: Myths, models, and materials. Michigan Council of
Teachers of Mathematics and School Science and Mathematics Association Joint
Conference. October 1992.
Hirsch, C. What does developmental mathematics mean today? Michigan Mathematical
Association of Two-Year Colleges Fall Conference. October 1992.
Hirsch, C. Implications of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards for
mathematics programs and teaching at community colleges. General session address to
Michigan Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges Fall Conference. October 1992.
Hirsch, C. Connecting probability with algebra and geometry. National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics Regional Conference in Columbus, OH. September 1992.
Hirsch, C. Responding to a call for change in the preparation of teachers of secondary
school mathematics. Invited general session address to First Annual Prime Conference,
Marquette University. May 1992.
Hirsch, C. Materials to help in implementing the standards in the secondary school.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 70th Annual Meeting. April 1992.
Hirsch, C. A secondary core curriculum: Models and materials. Invited presentation to
Association of American Publishers/National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Joint
Conference on National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards: Implications for
Instructional Materials. March 1992.
Hirsch, C. Discrete mathematics and mathematical modeling in secondary schools.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Des Moines, IA.
January 1992.
Hirsch, C. A core curriculum: Making mathematics count for everyone. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Nashua, NH. November 1991.
Hirsch, C. Incorporating probability in the algebra and geometry strands. Michigan Council
of Teachers of Mathematics 42nd Annual Conference. October 1991.
Hirsch, C. Materials to help in implementing the standards in the secondary school.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 69th Annual Meeting. April 1991.
Hirsch, C. Implementing the probability standard in grades 9-12. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics 69th Annual Meeting. April 1991.
P. 24: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. An overview of federal funding opportunities in mathematics. Research
Presession, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 69th Annual Meeting. April
1991.
Hirsch, C. Making high school mathematics work for everyone: The challenge of the
nineties. General session address to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Regional Conference in South Bend, IN. March 1991.
Hirsch, C. A preview of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics forthcoming
yearbook on Calculators in Mathematics Education: Impact and Potential. Conference on
Graphing Calculators in the Secondary Curriculum at Central Michigan University.
December 1990.
Hirsch, C. Technology and mathematics content for teachers: Issues and models. Third
Annual Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics at Ohio State University.
November 1990.
Hirsch, C. Transition to new standards for school mathematics: The pivotal role of
administrators. Mini-conference for educational leaders held in conjunction with the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Memphis, TN.
(Keynote Address). November 1990.
Hirsch, C. Integrating discrete mathematics across the high school curriculum. General
session address to National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in
Memphis, TN. November 1990.
Hirsch, C. Making mathematics count for everyone. Georgia Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 31st Annual Conference. October 1990.
Hirsch, C. Teaching better mathematics better. Keynote address to Georgia Council of
Teachers of Mathematics 31st Annual Conference. October 1990.
Hirsch, C. A core curriculum: Making mathematics count for everyone. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Madison, WI. October 1990.
Hirsch, C. The addenda to the curriculum and evaluation standards for school
mathematics. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 68th Annual Meeting. April
1990.
Hirsch, C. Discrete mathematics and mathematical modeling in secondary schools.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 68th Annual Meeting. April 1990.
Hirsch, C. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics curriculum standards and
their implications for undergraduate mathematics. Annual Spring Meeting of the Indiana
Section of the Mathematical Association of America at Purdue University. March 1990.
Hirsch, C. Making mathematics count for everyone: Curricular issues in high school
mathematics. General session address to Third Annual Conference on Success for
Everyone at the University of Illinois at Chicago. February 1990.
P. 25: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Improving mathematics education: Policy implications of everybody counts and
the curriculum and evaluation standards for school mathematics. National Conference on
Solve for X: Practical Solutions to Teaching Math and Science in American Schools and
Colleges at Bard College. January 1990.
Hirsch, C. Reshaping school geometry from a standards perspective. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Philadelphia, PA. November 1989.
Hirsch, C. Reform in school mathematics: Implementing the standards for grades 9-12.
General session address to Wisconsin Mathematics Council Leadership Conference on
Implementation of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards. November
1989.
Hirsch, C. How mathematics content courses must change in light of technology and the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics curriculum standards. Second Annual
Conference on Technology in Collegiate Mathematics at Ohio State University. November
1989.
Hirsch, C. Transitions to new standards for high school mathematics. Kent State
University. November 1989.
Hirsch, C. What do national standards offer mathematics in Indiana? General session
address to Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference. October
1989.
Hirsch, C. Changing school mathematics for a changing America. Keynote address to
Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference. October 1989.
Hirsch, C. Enhancing the teaching and learning of trigonometry with technology.
Contributed paper to the School Science and Mathematics Association 89th Annual
Meeting. October 1989.
Hirsch, C. Translating the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards into
practice: Tips for teachers. Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 40th Annual
Conference. October 1989.
Hirsch, C. Implications of the standards project for collegiate programs in the mathematical
sciences. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 67th Annual Meeting. April 1989.
Hirsch, C. Translating the curriculum standards for grades 9-12 into practice: Some first
steps. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics 21st Annual Meeting. April 1989.
Hirsch, C. New standards for what's standard in high school mathematics. Conference on
Mathematics: Changing Perspectives (Indiana Department of Education). March 1989.
Hirsch, C. Translating the standards into practice: Teachers, technology, texts, and
testing. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Omaha, NE.
March 1989.
P. 26: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. The standards project: A new vision of secondary school mathematics. National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Omaha, NE. March 1989.
Hirsch, C. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Standards: New directions
and implications for mathematics in grades 9-12. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Conference, Grand Rapids, MI. March 1989.
Hirsch, C. Enhancing the teaching and learning of trigonometry with technology.
Conference on the Teaching of High School Mathematics, Sam Houston State University
(Huntsville, Texas). January 1989.
Hirsch, C. Changing the college preparatory mathematics curriculum: Why, what, and
how? Keynote Conference on The College Preparatory Mathematics Curriculum: Time for
an Overall (Connecticut State Department of Education). December 1988.
Hirsch, C. Embedding discrete mathematics topics throughout the algebra curriculum.
School Science and Mathematics Association 1988 Annual Meeting. December 1988.
Hirsch, C. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum Standards:
Challenges and opportunities. General session address to Illinois Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 40th Annual Meeting. November 1988.
Hirsch, C. Geometry from a discrete perspective. Detroit Area Council of Teachers of
Mathematics and Metropolitan Detroit Science Teachers Association 48th Annual Fall
Conference. November 1988.
Hirsch, C. Curriculum standards for grades 9-12. State of Math Conference (Michigan
Department of Education). November 1988.
Hirsch, C. Standards for school mathematics: Who needs them and why? Keynote
address, State of Math Conference (Michigan Department of Education). November 1988.
Hirsch, C. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Curriculum Standards for
Grades 9-12. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in
Pittsburgh, PA. October 1988.
Hirsch, C. Graphic calculators: Tools for improving instruction in algebra. Michigan
Council of Teachers of Mathematics 39th Annual Conference. October 1988.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics curriculum reform: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’
Standards and Mathematical Sciences Education Board’s Framework. 35th Annual
Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching. August 1988.
Hirsch, C. Embedding discrete mathematics topics in school geometry. 35th Annual
Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (Houston, Texas). August
1988.
Hirsch, C. Transformations in school geometry: An investigative approach. 35th Annual
Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Pre-Conference Seminar.
August 1988.
P. 27: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Mathematics for the college-intending: A new perspective. Michigan Section
Mathematical Association of America 1988 Annual Meeting. May 1988.
Hirsch, C. Discrete mathematics in secondary schools: What? where? how? Wisconsin
Mathematics Council 1988 Annual Meeting. April 1988.
Hirsch, C. Challenges and opportunities offered by the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics’ Standards project. Wisconsin Mathematics Council 1988 Annual Meeting.
April 1988.
Hirsch, C. Tips on writing and preparing manuscripts for possible publication in National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics publications. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 66th Annual Meeting. April 1988.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics in secondary schools: National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics’ proposed curriculum standards. General session address to National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics 66th Annual Meeting. April 1988.
Hirsch, C. Overview and analysis of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’
Proposed Curriculum Standards for grades 9-12. National Council of Supervisors of
Mathematics 20th Annual Meeting. April 1988.
Hirsch, C. Activities for enriching secondary school geometry. Ohio Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 38th Annual Meeting. March 1988.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics in secondary schools: National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics proposed standards for curriculum and instruction. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Atlanta, GA. March 1988.
Hirsch, C. A report from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Commission on
Standards for school mathematics. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional
Conference Atlanta, GA. March 1988.
Hirsch, C. Integrating discrete mathematics topics into the high school curriculum.
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Region 3 Conference. February 1988.
Hirsch, C. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ Standards Project: A new
vision of secondary school mathematics. Keynote address to University of Michigan ThirtyEighth Annual Mathematics Education Conference. February 1988.
Hirsch, C. Curriculum and evaluation standards for school mathematics. University of
Michigan Leadership Conference. February 1988.
Hirsch, C. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ Standards for school
mathematics. 71st Annual Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America. January
1988.
Hirsch, C. Embedding discrete mathematics topics throughout the algebra curriculum.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Minneapolis, MN.
November 1987.
P. 28: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Mathematics in secondary schools: standards for curriculum and instruction.
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 38th Annual Conference. October 1987.
Hirsch, C. A status report on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ Standards
for School Mathematics and the Mathematical Sciences Education Board’s Curriculum
Framework Projects. 1987 School Science and Mathematics Association Annual Meeting.
October 1987.
Hirsch, C. Embedding discrete mathematics topics in school geometry. Contributed paper
at the 1987 School Science and Mathematics Association Annual Meeting. October 1987.
Hirsch, C. Implications of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics’ Standards
Project for teacher education programs. University of Northern Iowa Pre-Session for Iowa
College Mathematics Educators. September 1987.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics in secondary schools: Standards for curriculum and instruction.
Keynote address at University of Northern Iowa 26th Annual K-12 Mathematics
Conference. September 1987.
Hirsch, C. Challenges and opportunities offered by the National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics’ Standards for School Mathematics. University of Northern Iowa 26th Annual
K-12 Mathematics Conference. September 1987.
Hirsch, C. Learning and teaching geometry: Issues for research and practice. Working
Conference on Learning and Teaching Geometry, Syracuse University. June 1987.
Hirsch, C. Tips on writing and preparing manuscripts for possible publication in National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics publications. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 65th Annual Meeting. April 1987.
Hirsch, C. Discrete mathematics in high school algebra: What? where? how? University of
Michigan Thirty-Seventh Annual Mathematics Education Conference. February 1987.
Hirsch, C. Teaching geometry so it will be useful. 1986 School Science and Mathematics
Association Annual Meeting. November 1986.
Hirsch, C. Activities for enriching the secondary school geometry curriculum. National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in South Bend, IN. October
1986.
Hirsch, C. Discrete mathematics in secondary schools: What? where? how? General
session participant at Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1986 Annual
Conference. October 1986.
Hirsch, C. Making mathematical induction meaningful. Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 1986 Annual Conference. October 1986.
Hirsch, C. Teaching geometry so it will be useful. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Conference in Casper, WY. October 1986.
P. 29: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Embedding discrete mathematics topics throughout the high school curriculum.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 64th Annual Meeting. April 1986.
Hirsch, C. Curriculum change in secondary school mathematics: Promising practices and
future directions. Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Thirty-Sixth Annual Meeting.
March 1986.
Hirsch, C. Activities for enriching the secondary school geometry curriculum. National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Dallas, TX. February 1986.
Hirsch, C. Secondary school mathematics in transition: Promising practices and continuing
issues. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference in Dallas, TX.
February 1986.
Hirsch, C. An incremental approach to proof in geometry. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Meeting in Columbus, OH. December 1985.
Hirsch, C. Activities for enriching the high school geometry curriculum. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting in Milwaukee, WI. November 1985.
Hirsch, C. Curriculum change in secondary school mathematics: Issues, priorities, and
prospects. Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Thirty-Seventh Annual Meeting.
October 1985.
Hirsch, C. Secondary school mathematics curricula: Promising practices and new
directions. 1985 Wisconsin Education Association Council Convention. October 1985.
Hirsch, C. Algebra and calculus with math: Implications for curricular reform. Michigan
Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1985 Annual Conference. October 1985.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling and computing in secondary school mathematics.
University of Texas at San Antonio. June 1985.
Hirsch, C. Secondary school mathematics curricula: Promising practices and new
directions. General session at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 63rd Annual
Meeting. April 1985.
Hirsch, C. Teaching geometry so it will be useful. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Meeting in Parsippany, NJ. March 1985.
Hirsch, C. Applications and problem solving in geometry. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Meeting, Cedar Rapids, IA. February 1985.
Hirsch, C. The mathematics curriculum—What changes are needed and what is ahead in
the future? General session at University of Michigan Thirty-Fifth Annual Mathematics
Education Conference. February 1985.
Hirsch, C. Activities for enriching the high school geometry curriculum. Michigan Council of
Teachers of Mathematics 1984 Annual Conference. November 1984.
P. 30: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Models for in-service education in mathematics. Michigan Council of Teachers
of Mathematics Administrators Conference. (Panel organizer, member, and moderator).
November 1984.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling and computing in secondary school mathematics. 31st
Annual Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching in Austin, TX. October
1984.
Hirsch, C. Computer methods for problem solving in elementary algebra and geometry.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 62nd Annual Meeting. April 1984.
Hirsch, C. Making problem solving an integral part of secondary school mathematics.
General session at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics in DeKalb, IL. March
1984.
Hirsch, C. The high school mathematics curriculum: Designs for excellence. Michigan
Council of Teachers of Mathematics Region 5 Conference. (Panel organizer and
moderator). November 1983.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling and computing in secondary school mathematics.
Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Thirty-Fifth Annual Meeting. November 1983.
Hirsch, C. Applications and problem solving in geometry. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Meeting in Omaha, NE. October 1983.
Hirsch, C. Simple suggestions for the successful teaching of proof. Michigan Council of
Teachers of Mathematics 1983 Annual Conference. October 1983.
Hirsch, C. Enrichment activities for high school geometry. Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 1983 Annual Conference. October 1983.
Hirsch, C. Computer methods for problem solving in secondary school mathematics.
School Science and Mathematics Association 1983 Annual Conference. October 1983.
Hirsch, C. Teaching geometry so it will be useful. 30th Annual Conference for the
Advancement of Mathematics Teaching in Austin, TX. October 1983.
Hirsch, C. Instructional uses of calculators in middle school mathematics. Wisconsin
Mathematics Council Annual Green Lake Meeting. May 1983.
Hirsch, C. Teaching geometry so it will be useful. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 61st Annual Meeting. April 1983.
Hirsch, C. Computer methods for problem solving. Indiana Council of Teachers of
Mathematics North Central Regional Meeting. February 1983.
Hirsch, C. An incremental approach to proof in geometry. University of Michigan ThirtyThird Annual Mathematics Education Conference. February 1983.
P. 31: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Applications and problem solving in geometry. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Meeting in Indianapolis, IN. November 1982.
Hirsch, C. Computer approaches to applied mathematical problems. Regional Meeting of
the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics in Grayling, MI. November 1982.
Hirsch, C. An objective approach to evaluating and selecting high school mathematics
textbooks. Northern Michigan University. October 1982.
Hirsch, C. Calculator activities for developing mathematical concepts and skills. Michigan
Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1982 Annual Conference. October 1982.
Hirsch, C. Problem solving in geometry for grades 6-9. Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 1982 Annual Conference. October 1982.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling and computing in secondary school mathematics.
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1982 Annual Conference. October 1982.
Hirsch, C. Instructional uses of calculators in elementary and middle school mathematics.
Regional Meeting of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Delta College. May
1982.
Hirsch, C. Development and preliminary evaluation of a didactical shadow Seminar in
Abstract Algebra. Contributed paper at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 60th
Annual Meeting. April 1982.
Hirsch, C. Problem solving—not only a goal, but a method of mathematics instruction.
General session at University of Michigan Thirty-Second Annual Mathematics Education
Conference. February 1982.
Hirsch, C. Calculator activities for developing mathematical concepts and skills. Regional
Meeting of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Kellogg Community College.
November 1981.
Hirsch, C. Applications in high school geometry. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Meeting in Minneapolis, MN. November 1981.
Hirsch, C. The importance of geometry instruction in grades K-8. 1981 Christian Educators
Association Annual Convention. November 1981.
Hirsch, C. Calculators and the teaching of mathematics in grades 4-8. 1981 Christian
Educators Association Annual Convention. November 1981.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling and computing in algebra and geometry. Michigan
Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1981 Annual Conference. October 1981.
Hirsch, C. Applications and the restructuring of high school geometry. General session at
Southwest Missouri District Association of Mathematics Teachers Annual Meeting.
October 1981.
P. 32: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Applications as an integral part of high school geometry. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics 59th Annual Meeting. April 1981.
Hirsch, C. Applications and problem solving in school geometry. Ohio Council of Teachers
of Mathematics 1981 Annual Meeting. April 1981.
Hirsch, C. Generating interest in geometry through applications. Illinois State University
33rd Annual Mathematics Conference. March 1981.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical modeling in high school geometry. National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics Regional Meeting in Long Beach, CA. March 1981.
Hirsch, C. Calculator activities for middle school mathematics. Regional Meeting of the
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Grand Valley State Colleges. March 1981.
Hirsch, C. Teaching geometry through applications. 1980 Christian Educators Association
Annual Convention. November 1980.
Hirsch, C. Cognitive development with respect to geometry. National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics Regional Meeting in Marquette, MI. (Panel moderator and discussant).
September 1980.
Hirsch, C. Applications as an integral part of school geometry. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting in Marquette, MI. September 1980.
Hirsch, C. Problem solving and applications in geometry. General session at Wisconsin
Mathematics Council Annual Green Lake Meeting. May 1980.
Hirsch, C. The role of applications in school geometry. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Meeting in Peoria, IL. March 1980.
Hirsch, C. Applications and problem solving in geometry. University of Michigan Thirtieth
Annual Mathematics Education Conference. February 1980.
Hirsch, C. Applications in school geometry. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Regional Meeting in Cleveland, OH. October 1979.
Hirsch, C. Characteristics of a quality mathematics program. Michigan Council of Teachers
of Mathematics 1979 Annual Conference. October 1979.
Hirsch, C. Applications of geometry in the real world. Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 1979 Annual Conference. October 1979.
Hirsch, C. The usefulness of geometry. Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Annual Meeting. September 1979.
Hirsch, C. Activities, activities, activities from Activities. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 57th Annual Meeting. April 1979.
P. 33: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Geometry around us. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional
Meeting in Des Moines, IA. March 1979.
Hirsch, C. Transformations as a post-organizer in school geometry. Contributed paper to
School Science and Mathematics Association 78th Annual Convention. November 1978.
Hirsch, C. Using activities in the mathematics classroom. National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Regional Meeting in Milwaukee, WI. November 1978.
Hirsch, C. Explorations in geometry with miras. Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 1978 Annual Conference. October 1978.
Hirsch, C. Geometry: A model of the real world. Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 1978 Annual Conference. October 1978.
Hirsch, C. Math games and activities. 1977 Christian Educators Association Annual
Convention. October 1977.
Hirsch, C. Laboratory activities for transformational geometry. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics 55th Annual Meeting. April 1977.
Hirsch, C. Small group-discovery learning in calculus: Its effect upon achievement and
attitudes. Contributed paper at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 55th Annual
Meeting. April 1977.
Hirsch, C. Transformational geometry: An investigative approach. Michigan Council of
Teachers of Mathematics Region III Conference. March 1977.
Hirsch, C. Teaching junior high school geometry: New concepts and methods. University
of Michigan 27th Annual Mathematics Education Conference. February 1977.
Hirsch, C. A laboratory approach to the geometry of reflections. School Science and
Mathematics Association 76th Annual Convention. November 1976.
Hirsch, C. Aspects of combinatorial geometry for junior high schools. National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics Regional Meeting in Winnipeg, MB. October 1976.
Hirsch, C. Geometry through a looking glass. Wisconsin Mathematics Council Fall
Meeting. October 1976.
Hirsch, C. Geometry through a looking glass. Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 1976 Annual Conference. October 1976.
Hirsch, C. Transformations in geometry. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Regional Meeting in Madison, WI. October 1975.
Hirsch, C. Combinatorial geometry. Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1975
Annual Conference. October 1975.
P. 34: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Invited and Peer-Reviewed Presentations, continued
Hirsch, C. Laboratory activities for motion geometry. University of Michigan 25th Annual
Mathematics Education Conference. February 1975.
Hirsch, C. Learning packages: What does research say to the teacher? Michigan Council
of Teachers of Mathematics 1974 Annual Conference. October 1974.
Hirsch, C. Transformation geometry. Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Region
V Conference. May 1974.
Hirsch, C. The relative effectiveness of guided discovery and individualized instructional
packages in promoting initial learning, transfer, and retention in second-year algebra.
Contributed paper at National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 52nd Annual Meeting.
April 1974.
Hirsch, C. Motion in geometry. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional
Meeting in Des Moines, IA. March 1974.
Hirsch, C. Induction and intuition. Iowa Council of Teachers of Mathematics Spring
Conference. March 1971.
Other Presentations and Colloquia
Hirsch, C. The Center for the Study of Mathematics Curriculum: What it is and how it can
support, and be supported by, curriculum developers. 2004 Conference for Developers of
NSF-funded K-12 Mathematics, Science, and Technology Curriculum Projects. May 2004.
Hirsch, C. Reshaping high school mathematics: Progress and prospects. Colloquium at
Calvin College. February 2004.
Hirsch, C. Teaching school mathematics using problem-based, inquiry-oriented curriculum
materials: Implications for teacher preparation. University of Akron and John Carroll
University Forum on Inquiry Learning in Mathematics and Science. April 2002.
Hirsch, C. (with Fendell, B., & Haver, W.) Articulation between secondary, two-year, and
four-year mathematics/statistics programs. 15th Annual Mathematical Sciences
Department Chairs Colloquium. November 2000.
Hirsch, C. (with Kennedy, D.) The roles of assessment in high school/college articulation.
Invited Mathematical Sciences Education Board Articulation Workshop. February 2000.
Hirsch, C. Reshaping high school mathematics: Approaches from the Core-Plus
Mathematics Project. Mathematics colloquium at the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. February 1999.
Hirsch, C. (and Ziebarth, S.) Developing and evaluating a standards-based mathematics
curriculum. Evaluation Center Seminar at Western Michigan University. February 1999.
P. 35: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
Other Presentations and Colloquia, continued
Hirsch, C. Emerging secondary school mathematics curricula and their implications for
undergraduate mathematics. Mathematics colloquium at Bowling Green State University.
February 1998.
Hirsch, C. Reshaping high school mathematics: Perspectives from the Core-Plus
Mathematics Project. Joint Mathematics and Mathematics Education colloquium at
California State Polytechnic University-Pamona. April 1997.
Hirsch, C. (and Ritsema, B.) Developing and applying mathematical models. Mathematics
Education Seminar at Indiana University - Northwest. June 1996.
Hirsch, C. Design and implementation of an integrated mathematical sciences curriculum
for high schools. Joint Mathematics and Mathematics Education Colloquium at the
University of Missouri, November 1995.
Hirsch, C. The changing high school mathematics curriculum and its impact on
undergraduate mathematics programs. Mathematics colloquium at the University of
Michigan-Dearborn. December 1994.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics for all: Rhetoric to reality. Mathematics Education Colloquium at
Michigan State University. April 1994.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics for all: Progress and prospects. Mathematics Education
Colloquium at the University of Iowa. March 1992.
Hirsch, C. Mathematics for all: Responding to a changing world. Western Michigan
University. (Distinguished Faculty Scholar Colloquium). November 1988.
Hirsch, C. Implementing new standards for what's standard in secondary school
mathematics. Mathematics Education Colloquium at Miami University. July 1988.
Hirsch, C. The reform movement in K-12 mathematics: A response to a national crisis.
Mathematics Colloquium at Western Michigan University. October 1987.
Hirsch, C. Secondary school mathematics today and tomorrow. Mathematics Education
Colloquium at Miami University. June 1986.
Hirsch, C. Geometry in the secondary school curriculum. Mathematics Education
Colloquium at University of Iowa. June 1977.
Hirsch, C. Mathematical models and environmental problems: Some suggestions for
school Mathematics. Mathematics Education Colloquium at University of Illinois. March
1976.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
2013 - present American Mathematical Society
1997 - present Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
P. 36: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS, continued
1987 - present National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics
1975 - present American Association of University Professors
1973 - present Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics
1971 - present Mathematical Association of America
1966 - present National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
1973 - 2001
School Science and Mathematics Association
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
Edit
2007 - 2010
Editor of the “Contemporary Issues in Mathematics Curriculum”
Department of the Mathematics Teacher
1977 - 1988
Editor of the "Activities" Department of The Mathematics Teacher
1975 - 1976
High School Mathematics Editor for School Science and Mathematics
Review
2009
Member of National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Review Group
for the College and Career Readiness Standards for School Mathematics
developed under the auspices of the Council of Chief State School
Officers and the National Governors Association Center for Best
Practices
2006
Chair of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Review Group
for the College Board’s Standards for Success in College Mathematics
and Statistics
1999
Reviewer for NCTM's Principles and Standards for School Mathematics
1998
Reviewer for professional reference book, Mathematics Teacher
Education—Issues and Perspectives
1977
Reviewer of Michigan Minimal Performance Objectives in Mathematics
Referee
1992 - present Referee for the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education
1992 - present Referee for the American Mathematical Monthly
1975 - 2005
Referee for The Mathematics Teacher
P. 37: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, continued
1975 - 2004
Referee for School Science and Mathematics
1996 - 2002
Referee for Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School
1975 - 1994
Referee for The Arithmetic Teacher
Leadership in and Service to State and National Professional Organizations
2012 - 2013
Chair, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Core Tools Task
Force
2005 - 2006
Member of the Michigan High School Mathematics Content Standards
and Expectations Work Group
2001 - 2002
Member of Steering Committee for workshop on Rethinking the
Preparation for Calculus convened by the National Science Foundation
2000 - 2001
Member of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics/Michigan
Science and Mathematics Alliance Public Relations Committee
2000 - 2001
Member of Planning Committee for Mathematics in Michigan Convocation
2000 - 2001
Member of NSF Proposal Review Panel for Instructional Materials
Development and Teacher Enhancement Programs
1998 - 2001
Member of the Michigan Science and Mathematics Alliance Board of
Directors
1996 - 1997
Member of the Advisory Committee for Making Mathematics Accessible
to All: The Middle Grades Component
1993 - 1997
Member, Metaevaluation Panel for Michigan Statewide Systemic Initiative
1995 - 1996
Member of the Executive Committee of the National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics Board of Directors
1995 - 1996
Member of the Advisory Board for the WGBH (Public Television - Boston)
Teaching Mathematics: A Video Library Project
1993 - 1996
Member of the Policy/Planning Committee of the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors
1993 - 1996
Member, Budget and Finance Committee of National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics Board of Directors
1993 - 1996
Member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Instructional
Issues Advisory Committee
1993 - 1996
Member, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Board of Directors
P. 38: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, continued
1992 - 1993
Member, Joint Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics/Michigan
Department of Education, Management Committee for Curriculum and
Assessment Framework for Michigan High School Mathematics
Proficiency Test
1989 - 1992
Member of the Addenda to the Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for
School Mathematics Task Force
1989 - 1990
Immediate Past-President, Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics
1989 - 1990
Chair, Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Nominations and
Election Committee
1988 - 1990
Member, National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Task Force on
Effecting Change
1987 - 1990
Member, School Science and Math Association Publications Committee
1989
Member, School Science and Math Association Executive Committee
1988 - 1989
President of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics
1988 - 1989
Member, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Task Force on the
Addenda to the Standards
1987 - 1989
Cochairman, Program Committee of National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics North Central Regional Conference in Grand Rapids
1987 - 1989
Member, Board of Directors, School Science and Mathematics
Association
1986 - 1989
Chair, Grades 9-12 Working Group for the National Council of Teachers
of Mathematics Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School
Mathematics
1986 - 1989
Member, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Commission on
Standards for School Mathematics
1987 - 1988
President-Elect of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics
1985 - 1988
Member and Chair, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Educational Materials Committee
1986 - 1987
Member of the Committee on Middle Grades Math Endorsement Program
1986 - 1987
Conference and Program Chair for the Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics 38th Annual Conference
1984 - 1986
Member, Curriculum Advisory Group for University of Chicago School
Mathematics Project
P. 39: Vitae, Hirsch, C.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE, continued
1982 - 1986
Member Central State Universities, Inc. Committee for Decline in Math
and Science Study
1983 - 1985
Member Michigan Department of Education Task Force on Mathematics
and Science
1981 - 1985
Member, Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Executive
Subcommittees
1978 - 1985
Member Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Guidelines
Committee for Quality Mathematics Teaching
1983 - 1984
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 4-Year College VicePresident
1983 - 1984
Member 1984 Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual
Conference Program Committee
1983 - 1984
Co-Chairperson Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Region 5
Mathematics Conference
1982
Member Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 1982 Annual
Conference Program Committee
1981 - 1982
Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics 4-Year College VicePresident
1979 - 1982
Member School Science and Mathematics Association Policy Committee
1977 - 1980
Member Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Geometry
Curriculum Committee
1976 - 1977
Member Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics Middle School
Certification Committee
1974 - 1977
Reader and Critic for Mathematical Association of America Michigan Math
Prize Exam
1975
Geometry Strand Coordinator, Michigan Council of Teachers of
Mathematics Annual Conference
P. 40: Vitae, Hirsch, C.