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Frank Lester, Jr.

  • lester@indiana.edu
  • (812) 856-8129
  • Chancellor's Professor Emeritus
    Education
  • Martha Lea and Bill Armstrong Chair Emeritus
    Teacher Education

Field of study

  • Mathematical problem-solving

Education

  • Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1972

Research interests

  • The role of metacognition in mathematical problem solving (especially in young children, ages 6-12)
  • Effects of cognitive skills training and instruction on mathematical problem solving performance

Professional Experience

  • Past editor, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (1991 – 96); past editor, research monograph series, Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (1988-1991)
  • Board of Directors, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (1999 – 2002)

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