Dr. Frank is a professor of Mathematics at Central Michigan University
Education
- Ph.D., Purdue University, 1985
- M.A.T., Purdue University, 1979
- B.A., Macalester College, 1976
Professional Interests
- Students' Beliefs About Mathematics
Teaching Areas
- Mathematics for Pre-Service Elementary Teachers
Selected Publications & Presentations
Publications
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Frank, M.L. (1991) Put Some POW in your Algebra I Classes.
The Mathematics Teacher.
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Frank, M.L. & Ericksen, D. (1991) WITPO: What is the Probability of.
The Mathematics Teacher.
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Frank, M.L. (1990) What Myths About Mathematics are Held and Conveyed by Teachers?
The Arithmetic Teacher.
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Frank, M.L. (1988) Problem Solving and Mathematical Beliefs.
The Arithmetic Teacher.
Presentations
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Frank, M.L. & Moenk, J. (November, 2009) 101(in Base 2) Ways of Teaching Number Sense to Pre-Service Teachers.
Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference. Cincinnati, OH.
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Frank, M.L., & Moenk, J. (October, 2008) Beads and Quilts: Teaching Patterns to Preservice Elementary Teachers.
NCTM Regional Conference and Exposition, Cleveland, OH.
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Frank, M.L. & Goff, S (November 2006) Projects and Rubrics for Future Elementary Teachers.
American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH.
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Frank, M.L. & Goff, S. (November 2005) Math Is…Patterns: Bead Necklaces, Quilts, Snowflakes and More in a Math for Elementary Teachers Class.
American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.
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Frank, M.L. (May 2005) Simulation Station.
US Conference on Teaching Statistics, Columbus, OH.
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Frank, M.L., Lenker, S., LeBlanc, C., & Sanders, K. (November 2004) Make Memorable Activities Part of Every Introductory Statistics Class.
American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges, Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL.