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Biography
Dr Sharyn Livy is a Senior Lecturer of mathematics education in the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education, Faculty of Education, at Monash University.
Sharyn is dedicated in supporting primary school teachers and pre-service teachers to improve their skills and knowledge in mathematics education. She believes that quality mathematics education is crucial for the development of young minds and strives to equip teachers with the necessary tools to achieve this. Her work includes conducting research within the field of mathematics teaching and learning. Sharyn enjoys developing and delivering professional development programs for teachers and collaborating with schools and education partners to promote student-centred instructional approaches and collaborative mathematical learning experiences for all students.
Sharyn has recently conducted research as part of an Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage project with colleagues to provide mathematics leaders and teachers with strategies and tools to improve student learning in the early years.
In 2023, Sharyn achieved the international status of Senior Fellow (SFHEA) in recognition of her teaching and learning support in higher education. Other contributions and leadership to the broader mathematical education community include treasurer and executive member of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) (2018-2020).
Memberships:
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Mathematics Alliance (ATSIMA)
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV)
Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
Psychology of Mathematics Education (PME)
Research interests
- primary mathematics teaching and learning
- geometry and geometric reasoning
- teacher leaders of mathematics
- student engagement
- children's literature and maths
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
Treasurer, Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (trading as Merga Inc)
1 Jan 2019 → 1 Jan 2021
Research area keywords
- teacher knowledge
- mathematical content knowledge
- geometry
- coaching
- primary
- mathematics
- numeracy
- literature
- teacher
- pre-service teacher
- mentoring
- engaging
- early years
- middle years
- rich tasks
- challenging tasks
- problem solving
- multiplicative thinking
- Australian Curriculum Mathematics
- proportional reasoning
- geometric thinking
- coding
- computer technology
- teaching mathematics
- pedagogical content knowledge
- algebra
- differentiation
- number
- angles
- technology
- place value
- ratio
- number sense
- lesson plans
- online
- pre-service teachers
- primary mathematics specialists
- chance and data
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 14 Finished
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Victorian Curriculum F-10: Mathematics Version 2.0 - Professional Learning Program
Livy, S., Hall, J., Disney, L., Downton, A., Li, L., Tan, H., Vale, C., Bowden, J., Draskovic, D. & Liddell, D.
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) (Victoria)
24/11/23 → 17/09/24
Project: Research
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Foundation-Year 4 Mathematics Literature Review
Livy, S., Downton, A. & Trimble, A.
15/03/22 → 20/06/22
Project: Research
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Collaborative Action for Transforming Mathematics Learning, Teaching and Engagement in the Early Years (K-3) Project
Gervasoni, A., Klooger, M., Downton, A., Kalogeropoulos, P., Livy, S. & Russo, J.
Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools Ltd
22/11/21 → 23/12/22
Project: Research
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Mathematics and Fractions and Decimals Online Interviews Review
Gervasoni, A., Downton, A., Kalogeropoulos, P., Livy, S., Henderson, M., Vale, C. & Clarke, D.
20/02/20 → 30/09/20
Project: Research
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Conveyance technology in supporting the teaching and learning of mathematics through student reasoning and problem solving
Livy, S., 2024, Surfing the waves of mathematics education: Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference of The Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Višňovská, J., Ross, E. & Getenet, S. (eds.). 1st ed. Adelaide SA Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA), p. 343-350 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Delving deeply into interviews with timeline tools
Corovic, E., Livy, S. & Downton, A., 2024, Surfing the waves of mathematics education: Proceedings of the 46th Annual Conference of The Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Višňovská, J., Ross, E. & Getenet, S. (eds.). 1st ed. Adelaide SA Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA), p. 174-182 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Early years teachers beliefs for anticipating during planning
Livy, S., Hubbard, J. & Russo, J., 2024. 5 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Primary and Middle Years Mathematics: Teaching Developmentally
Van de Walle, J., Karp, K., Bay-Williams, J. M., Brass, A. & Livy, S., 2024, 2nd ed. USA: Pearson Australia Group. 736 p.Research output: Book/Report › Textbook › peer-review
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Australian primary school teachers’ perceived barriers to and enablers for the integration of children’s literature in mathematics teaching and learning
Livy, S., Muir, T., Trakulphadetkrai, N. V. & Larkin, K., 2023, In: Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education. 26, p. 5-26 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile10 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA): Teacher education partnership grant
Livy, S. (Recipient) & Alagappan, J. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Commendation for Industry Collaboration
Hall, Jennifer (Recipient) & Livy, Sharyn (Recipient), 7 Nov 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning
Livy, S. (Recipient) & Downton, A. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Early Career Research Faculty of Education: Peer Recognition Award
Livy, S. (Recipient), 11 Nov 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia: Research Award
Sullivan, P. (Recipient), Bobis, J. (Recipient), Downton, A. (Recipient), Livy, S. (Recipient) & Russo, J. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Activities
- 3 Editorial responsibility
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Mathematics Teacher Education and Development (Journal)
Sharyn Livy (Editorial board member)
Jul 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Mathematics Teacher Education and Development (Journal)
Muir, T. (Guest editor), Bragg, L. A. (Guest editor) & Livy, S. (Guest editor)
Nov 2018Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
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Annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (Event)
Ann Patricia Downton (Associate editor), Sharyn Livy (Associate editor) & Jennifer Hall (Associate editor)
2017Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial responsibility
Press/Media
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‘I was scared’: many student teachers had bad maths experiences at school. Here’s how they can do better.
Muir, T., Hill, J. & Livy, S.
11/12/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment