Dr. Summer Bateiha

Education

• Ph.D.- Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum, Mathematics Education. University of Oklahoma.
• M.S.- Mathematics. University of Oklahoma. GPA:  4.0.  May 2006.
• B.A.- Mathematics. Southwestern Oklahoma State University.  summa cum laude. May 2003.

Biography

Dr. Summer Bateiha is Associate Professor of Mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of the Arts in Qatar. She is the recipient of two university distinguished teaching awards. Her research is devoted to understanding an area of critical mathematics instruction that relates both in content and delivery to the transformative possibilities for society at large. She has successfully authored and co-authored peer-reviewed and invited journal articles, book chapters, proceedings papers, and other works, including the two-time international award-winning culturally situated children’s book, Spring Bloom: A Math Adventure Story, co-authored with Sadia Mir and illustrated by Inna Ogando. She has also received and worked on several funded projects to improve mathematics instruction, most recently serving as principal investigator of the VCUarts-funded research lab Multimodal Mathematics: Interactivity and Cultural Relevance. The purpose of this lab is to provide an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment that brings together scholars, practitioners, and educators in mathematics, creative writing, and art and design to create curriculum and to advance the potential of multimodal storytelling as an active element of STEM education.

Research Interests

Social Justice Mathematics, Ethnomathematics, STEAM, Storytelling in Mathematics, Art/Design in Mathematics, Mathematics Curriculum Development

Publications

Bateiha, S., & Mir, S. (2020, May). Numeracy for a just world. Qatar Foundation Newsroom [Editorial]. Retrieved from https://www.qf.org.qa/stories/op-ed-numeracy-for-a-just-world

Bateiha, S., Marchionda, H., &Autin, M. (2020). Teaching style and attitudes: a comparison of two collegiate introductory statistics classes. Journal of Statistics Education, 1-16. Retrieved from https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10691898.2020.1765710

Bateiha, S., & Mir, S. (2019). Teaching mathematics through culturally relevant storytelling. In Lee, H. (Ed.) Within the Knot: Liberal Arts Perspectives on Globalization and Transnationalism. Cambridge Scholars Press.

Bateiha, S., & Mir, S. (2019). Spring bloom: a math adventure story. Doha: Hamad Bin Khalifa University Press. Retrieved from https://www.amazon.com/Spring-Bloom-Sadia-Mir/dp/9927137648

Bateiha, S. R., Mir, S. (2019). Engaging with mathematics through three types of storytelling. Proceedings of the 15th International Conference of The Mathematics Education for the Future Project Theory and Practice: An Interface or A Great Divide? Retrieved from https://cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-5275-4217-4

Bateiha, S., &Bateiha, Z. (2017). A concept-based approach to teaching mathematics to Fine Arts majors in an American University in Qatar. Proceedings of the 41st Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.

Bateiha, S., Ghanam, R., &Bateiha, Z. (2016). Mathematical growth through error. Proceedings of the 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education. Hamburg, Germany.

Bateiha, S. (2016).  Creating space for critical consciousness in the mathematics classroom. In L. Seawright & A. Hodges (Eds.), Learning across borders:  International and transnational education. Cambridge Scholars Press. 66-87. Retrieved from https://www.cambridgescholars.com/product/978-1-4438-8583-6

Reeder, S., &Bateiha, S. (2016). Prospective elementary teachers’ conceptual understanding of integers. Investigations in Mathematics Learning, 8(3), 16-29.

Bateiha, S., & Reeder, S. (2014). Transforming perceptions of elementary preservice teachers’ mathematical knowledge for and through social understanding.  RIEJS:  International Journal of Education for Social Justice, 3(1), 71-86.  

Autin, M., Marchionda, H., &Bateiha, S. (2014).  Attitude adjustment in introductory statistics.  Proceedings of the 41^st Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. San Antonio, TX.

Marchionda, H., Bateiha, S., &Autin, M. (2014).  The effects of instruction on developing autonomous learners in a college statistics class.  In K. Karp & A. McDuffie (Eds.), Annual perspectives in mathematics education: Using research to improve instruction.  National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 45-54.      

Autin, M., Bateiha, S., &Marchionda, H. (2013). Power through struggle in introductory statistics. PRIMUS:  Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 23(10), 935-948.

Bateiha, S., Autin, M., &Marchionda, H. (2012).  A systemic approach to teaching mathematics for social justice with preservice teachers.  In Reeder, S. L. (Ed.). Proceedings of the 39^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Charlotte, NC.

Autin, M., Bateiha, S., &Marchionda, H. (2012).  Early student dissonance in introductory statistics.  In Reeder, S.L. (Ed.). Proceedings of the 39^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Charlotte, NC.

Bateiha, S., & Reeder, S. (2011).  A transformation of preservice teachers’ perceptions of their beliefs of mathematics and social issues. In Wiest, L. R., &Lamberg, T. (Eds.).  Proceedings of the 33^rd Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Reno, NV.

Reeder, S., &Bateiha, S. (2011).  The role of listening in teacher transformation and pedagogic practice.  In Wiest, L. R., &Lamberg, T. (Eds.).  Proceedings of the 33^rd Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.  Reno, NV.

Bateiha, S. (2011).  Transforming perceptions of mathematical knowledge for and through social understanding.  In Reeder, S. L. (Ed.).  Proceedings of the 38^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Cincinnati, OH.

Bateiha, S. (2010).  Connection Points.  Intersection Points: Newsletter for the Research Council on Mathematics Learning, 35(2), 5.

Reeder, S. &Bateiha, S. (2010). Examining prospective elementary teachers’ conceptual

understanding of integers. In Brosnan, P., Erchick, D. B., &Flevares, L. (Eds.). Proceedings of the 32nd annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Columbus, OH: The Ohio State University.

Bateiha, S. (2010).  Teaching social justice mathematics across all grade levels.  Oklahoma Journal for School Mathematics. 2(1), 5-13.

Presentations

Bateiha, S., & Mir, S. (2022). Rooting Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Social Justice. The 49^th

Annual Conference of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Grapevine, Texas, USA.

Role: Presenter/Author

Mir, S., & Bateiha, S. R. (2021). M3CL: Multimodal, Multicultural, Mathematical Children’s Literature. 25^th Congress of the International Research Society for Children’s Literature. Santiago, Chile.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S. R., & Mir, S. (2019). Engaging with mathematics through three types of storytelling. 15th International Conference of The Mathematics Education for the Future Project Theory and Practice: An Interface or A Great Divide? Maynooth University, Kildare, Ireland.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S., Bateiha, Z., & Ghanam, R. (2018). Creating meaningful mathematics for fine arts students in Qatar. Bridges 2018. Stockholm, Sweden.

Role: Author Only

Bateiha, S. (2018). Inverse teaching: Miscommunication in a collectivist culture. The 45^th Annual Conference of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Baton, Rouge, Louisiana, USA.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S., & Mir., S. (2018). Teaching mathematics through culturally relevant storytelling. The Liberal Arts International Conference. Texas A&M University in Qatar. Doha, Qatar.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S., Bateiha, Z., & Ghanam (2017). A concept-based approach to teaching mathematics to Fine Arts majors in an American University in Qatar. The 41st Annual Meeting of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Singapore.

            Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S., & Bateiha, Z. (November 2016).  Conceptual understanding through small social networks in a university elementary algebra course in Qatar. The 1st-Inter-Regional Conference on Mathematics and Science Education. Beirut, Lebanon.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S., Ghanam, R., & Bateiha, Z. (July 2016). Mathematical growth through error. The 13th International Congress on Mathematical Education. Hamburg, Germany.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S., (December 2015). Teaching our students to embrace their failures in the mathematics classroom. The 4^th Abu Dhabi University Annual International Conference. Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S., (February 2015).  Providing space for critical conscience in the mathematics classroom.  2015 Liberal Arts and Sciences Conference. Texas A&M University in Qatar. Doha, Qatar.

Role:Presenter/Author

Autin, M., Marchionda, H., Bateiha, S. (February 2014).  Attitude adjustment in introductory statistics.  41^st Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning.San Antonio, TX.

            Role: Presenter/Author

Autin, M., Marchionda, H., Bateiha, S. (May 2013).  The blame game:  Developing autonomous learners in introductory statistics. United States Conference on Teaching Statistics. Cary, NC.

Role: Author Only

Autin, M., Marchionda, H., Bateiha, S. (April 2013).  Introductory statistics without lecture: Reactions, reflections, and revelations. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Denver, CO.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S., Marchionda, H., Autin, M. (March 2013).  The impact of instruction on developing autonomous learners in introductory statistics. 40^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Tulsa, OK.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S. (February 2012).  A systemic approach to teaching mathematics for social justice with preservice teachers.  39^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning.Charlotte, NC.

            Role: Presenter/Author  

Autin, M., Bateiha, S., & Marchionda, H. (February 2012).  The effects of a transactional approach to teaching introductory statistics.39^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Charlotte, NC.

Role: Presenter/Author

Moody, V., Marchionda, H., Bateiha, S., DuCloux, K., & Everett, K. (February 2012).  Negotiating Knowing and Teaching: Pre-service Teachers’ Beliefs and Conceptions about Mathematics and Teaching Mathematics.  39^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Charlotte, NC.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S., & Reeder, S. (October 2011).  A transformation of preservice teachers’ perceptions of their beliefs of mathematics and social issues.  33^rdAnnual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.  Reno, Nevada.

Role: Presenter/Author

Reeder, S., & Bateiha, S. (October 2011).  The role of listening in teacher transformation and pedagogic practice.  33^rdAnnual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.  Reno, Nevada.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S. (March 2011).  Transformation through Social Understanding: A Case Study of a Social Issue Mathematics Course for Preservice Teachers.  38^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Cincinnati, Ohio.

Role: Presenter/Author

Moody, V., Bateiha, S., Marchionda, H., & Weidemann, W. (March 2011).  Preservice Teachers Coming to Know Mathematics.  38^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning.  Cincinnati, Ohio.

Role: Presenter/Author

Reeder, S. & Bateiha, S. (October 2010).  Why does a negative times a negative make a positive:  Optimizing prospective elementary teachers’ conceptual understanding of operations with integers.  The 32^nd annual meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.  Columbus, OH.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S. (March 2010).  Using the arts to teach social justice mathematics (Paper).  37^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning. Conway, AR.

Role: Presenter/Author

Reeder, S. & Bateiha, S. (March 2010).  Blind faith mathematics: Pre-Service teachers’ conceptual understandings of operations with integers.  37^th Annual Meeting of the Research Council on Mathematics Learning.  Conway, AR.

Role: Presenter/Author

Bateiha, S. (April 2009).  Cultural mathprehension:  Connecting mathematics to issues of social justice.  National Council for Teachers of Mathematics Research Pre-session. Washington D.C.

Role: Presenter/Author

Al-Jarrah, S. & Bateiha, S. (November 2007).  Easy as pi: Addressing math literacy in the English classroom.  National Council of Teachers of English.  New York.

Role: Presenter/Author

Exhibitions

Bateiha, S., Mir, S., Alsobrook, L., Ali, G., Al-Kusaei, H., & Rahim Poor, S. (2022). Fractions at Ramadan [Exhibition of literary and visual math stories]. To be exhibited at Page Bond Gallery, Richmond, VA, August 24 – September 23, 2022.

Type: Invited

Funded Research Projects and Grants

Multimodal Mathematics: Interactivity and Cultural Relevance. Research Lab. Virginia Commonwealth University Arts in Qatar (Funded Spring 2022). $20,000. (Website: https://www.multimodalmath.com/, Instagram: @multimodalmath)

Multimodal Mathematics: Interactivity and Cultural Relevance. Research Lab. Virginia Commonwealth University Arts in Qatar (Funded Spring 2021). $20,000.

للعب : Preserving & Promoting Traditional Qatari Games. Undergraduate Research Education Program grant. Qatar National Research Fund (Funded Summer 2021). $30,000.

Faculty Exploratory Research Grant (FERG). Internal Funding for Storytelling and Math for Middle Grades. Virginia Commonwealth University Arts in Qatar (Funded Fall 2019). $3100.

Faculty Exploratory Research Grant (FERG). Internal Funding for Spring Bloom, Children’s Book Project. Virginia Commonwealth University Arts in Qatar (Funded Fall 2017). $4500.