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Biography
Dr Sharyn Livy is a Senior Lecturer of mathematics education in the Faculty of Education, Monash University.
Her research interests are closely linked with teaching in supporting primary pre-service teachers and teachers to extend their knowledge for mathematics teaching. Other research interests include implementation of sequences of challenging tasks; geometric reasoning; and engaging children with mathematics through picture story books.
Sharyn is currently working on 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.
Prior to working at Monash University Sharyn was a numeracy consultant with the Mathematical Association of Victoria (MAV), working in leadership and contracted professional support for mathematics teachers and industry partners, including the Department of Education Victoria, Catholic Education Melbourne, Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers, and Australian Department of Education and Training. These partnerships provided the foundation at Monash University for building current opportunities including high quality contracted research and external funding.
Recent contributions and leadership to the broader mathematical education community includes treasurer and executive member of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA) (2018-2020).
Memberships:
Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)
Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA)
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Mathematics 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
External positions
Treasurer, Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (MERGA)
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
Network
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Exploring mathematical sequences of connected cumulative challenging tasks
Sullivan, P., Bobis, J., Downton, A., Livy, S., Russo, J., Stenning, P. & Giannopoulos, J.
Australian Research Council (ARC), Catholic Education Melbourne, Catholic Diocese of Paramatta
3/09/19 → 31/12/23
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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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
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Characteristics of high enjoyment teachers of mathematics in primary schools
Russo, J., Bobis, J., Downton, A., Feng, M., Hughes, S., Livy, S., McCormick, M. & Sullivan, P., 2023, In: Mathematics Education Research Journal. 35, p. 1-21 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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The practices of middle leaders of mathematics: alignment of their goals and activities
Vale, C., Roche, A., Cheeseman, J., Gervasoni, A., Livy, S. & Downton, A., 2023, (Accepted/In press) In: School Leadership and Management. 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Assessing mathematical competence through challenging tasks
Hubbard, J., Russo, J. & Livy, S., 2022, Mathematical Confluences and Journeys: Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Fitzallen, N., Murphy, C., Hatisaru, V. & Maher, N. (eds.). 1st ed. Adelaide SA Australia: MERGA Inc, p. 282-289 8 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
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Changing teacher practices: a "slow burn" or rapid with "big shifts"
Livy, S., Bobis, J., Corovic, E. & Feng, M., 2022, Mathematical Confluences and Journeys: Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia. Fitzallen, N., Murphy, C., Hatisaru, V. & Maher, N. (eds.). 1st ed. Adelaide SA Australia: MERGA Inc, p. 21-24 4 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference Paper › Research › peer-review
Open Access
Prizes
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Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA): Teacher education partnership grant
Livy, Sharyn (Recipient) & Alagappan, J. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Dean's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning
Livy, Sharyn (Recipient) & Downton, Ann (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Early Career Research Faculty of Education: Peer Recognition Award
Livy, Sharyn (Recipient), 11 Nov 2019
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Vice-Chancellor's Award for Programs that Enhance Learning
Livy, Sharyn (Recipient) & Downton, Ann (Recipient), 22 Nov 2021
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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)
Tracey Muir (Guest editor), Leicha A Bragg (Guest editor) & Sharyn Livy (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