Frank Lester, Jr.

Frank Lester, Jr.

Chancellor's Professor, Education

Martha Lea and Bill Armstrong Chair Emeritus, Teacher Education


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)

Representative publications

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