Selected Publications

Peer-reviewed Articles
Mistretta, R.M. (2005). Mathematics instructional design: Observations from the field. The Teacher Educator, 41(1), 16-33.

Mistretta, R.M. (2005). Integrating technology into the mathematics classroom: The role of teacher preparation programs. The Mathematics Educator, 15(1), 18-24.

Mistretta, R.M. (2004). Teacher reflections on the challenges of teaching mathematics and professional development design. New York State Mathematics Teachers’ Journal, 54(3), 9-12.

Mistretta, R.M. (2004).  Parental issues and perspectives involving mathematics education in elementary and middle school settings.  Action in Teacher Education, 26(2), 69-76.

Mistretta, R.M. (2003). Intersecting and perpendicular lines: Activities to prevent misconceptions.  Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 9(2), 84-91.

Mistretta, R.M. (2001). Accelerated mathematics programs: Do they also accelerate interest?  New York State Mathematics Teachers’ Journal, 51(3), 173-176. 

Mistretta, R.M., & Porzio, J. (2001). Math by the month: Principles and standards for school mathematics in the classroom.  Teaching Children Mathematics, 7(8), 472- 473.

Mistretta, R.M. (2001). Math by the month: March ahead to basics. Teaching Children Mathematics, 7(7), 416-417.

Mistretta, R.M., & Porzio, J. (2001). Math by the month: People, places and mathematics. Teaching Children Mathematics, 7(6), 344-345.          

Mistretta, R.M., & Porzio, J. (2001). Math by the month: Solving problems. Teaching Children Mathematics, 7(5), 280-281.

Mistretta, R.M., & Porzio, J. (2000). Math by the month: It’s about time. Teaching Children Mathematics, 7(4), 224-225.

Mistretta, R.M., & Porzio, J. (2000). Math by the month: Election mathematics. Teaching Children Mathematics, 7(3), 160-161.

Mistretta, R.M., & Porzio, J. (2000). Math by the month: Celebrate metric day. Teaching Children Mathematics, 7(2), 96-97.

Mistretta, R.M., & Porzio, J. (2000). Math by the month: Using manipulatives to show what we know. Teaching Children Mathematics, 7(1), 32-33.    

Mistretta, R.M. (2000). Enhancing geometric reasoning. Adolescence, 35(138), 365-379.

Proceedings
Mistretta, R.M. (2006). The effects of a professional development model on mathematics instruction and student achievement. Proceedings of the 28th Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education [CD-ROM]. Merida, Yucatan, Mexico: Universidad Pedagogica Nacional.

Mistretta, R.M. (2004). Student issues and perspectives involving mathematics education in elementary and middle school settings. Proceedings of the Twenty-Sixth Annual Meeting of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Canada, 3, 1144-1145.

Mistretta, R.M. (2001). The mathematics learning environment: Reforms and visions for the future. 2001 International Yearbook On Teacher Education Forty-Sixth World Assembly Proceedings, USA, [CD – ROM].

Invited Articles
Mistretta, R.M. (2006). Vincentian mission: Opportunity and responsibility. Center for Teaching and Learning Newsletter, 12(4), 1-2.

Invited Book Reviews
Mistretta, R.M. (2005). Achieving quantitative literacy: An urgent challenge for higher education. [Review of book]. Mathematics Teacher, 98(7), 510.

Mistretta, R.M. (1999). High school mathematics at work: Essays and examples for the education of all students. [Review of book]. Mathematics Teacher, 92(7), 640.
 
Invited Software Reviews
Mistretta, R.M. (2006). Martin gardner’s mathematical games: The entire collection of his scientific american columns. Mathematics Teacher, 99(7), 528.

Book Chapter
Mistretta, R.M. (2008). Cultivating parent-child collaboration concerning mathematical learning: A necessary objective for teacher preparation programs. In C.J. Craig & L.F. Deretchin (Eds.), Teacher Education Yearbook XVI: Imagining a Renaissance in Teacher Education (pp. 348-362). Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.

Book
Mistretta, R.M. (2008). Teachers engaging parents in mathematical learning: Nurturing productive collaboration. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield Education.