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Mathematics & Statistics University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

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

Professor

Mathematics & Statistics

Specialty area(s)

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

Brief biography

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

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

Current courses at UWL

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

Education

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

Career

Teaching history

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

Research and publishing

Curriculum Vitae 

Kudos

presented

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

Submitted on: Mar. 6

presented

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

Submitted on: Oct. 7, 2024

presented

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

Submitted on: May 4, 2023

published

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

Submitted on: May 4, 2023

interviewed

Joshua Hertel, Mathematics & Statistics, was interviewed by hosts Chris Gleason, Peter Haberman and Phil Ostrander of the Beyond Artless podcast on April 1. Their conversation focused on the question, "What does the intersection of mathematics and music education look like?"

Submitted on: April 16, 2023

Memberships & affiliations

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