Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Dr. Jenny Root
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Dr.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): jrroot@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Education
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: School of Teacher Education
Headshot (optional): https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_project_proposal_portal/8896/Jenny%20Root%20BW.jpg

Additional Research Mentor(s)
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Research Assistant Supervisor (if different from above): Danielle Morsching
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Research Assistant Supervisor Preferred Honorific?: Ms.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): dpm02@fsu.edu
Name of Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) (if applicable): n/a
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Pronouns: n/a
Other Faculty/Collaborator(s) Preferred Honorific?: n/a
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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Mathematical Problem Solving for Students with Disabilities
Project Keywords: students with disabilities, mathematics, academics, intervention
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: Yes
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Education
Psychology 
Communication disorders 
Nursing
Pre-med

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
If the project location is off campus, does the research assistant(s) need to provide their own transportation?: No, the project is remote
Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: Partially Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 5-10
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description:
In this multi-year project, my research team is working with teachers of students with disabilities to develop a comprehensive curriculum to teach mathematical problem solving. Modified Schema Based Instruction (MSBI) is an established instructional strategy that helps students map key information from a word problem onto a relevant schema (diagram) while completing relevant steps to help solve the mathematical word problem. We will work with teachers in Leon County Schools to implement MSBI in their classroom. During the project we will monitor teacher implementation, student progression, and
will continuously meet with the teachers to revise instructional materials and provide feedback on instructional sessions.

Research Tasks:
For example, UROP students who are interested in classroom behaviors or education, UROPs might visit schools to record sessions or collect data. UROP students who are interested in learning more about single case research design or intervention research can learn to code videos, record data, and interpret findings. Individuals who are interested in using technology to enhance student learning can help in the creation of digital materials including iPad applications or video word problems. Finally, UROP students who are interested in the management of instructional or research materials, they can assist in the development of necessary materials (e.g. printing, laminating, cutting, organizing, PowerPoint creation).

Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Recommended: experience of working with individuals with disabilities, interest in education

Mentoring Philosophy:
In the past, I have prioritized aligning the interests and likes of my UROP researchers with ongoing research endeavors through experiential learning opportunities. I take intentional steps to model and provide multiple opportunities for practice before application. Additionally, I create an environment that is inviting, welcoming, and inclusive of all with an open door policy for all members of my lab.

Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=YZ5irqUAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
Please add any additional information here (if applicable)::
Check out our lab website for more information about what we do: https://www.gcalab.org

Danielle Morsching, my research assistant, is offering ZOOM office hours and has created a recorded video below about our research and the projects associated with my lab (GCA Lab, website link above).



Roundtable times and Zoom links:
Tue, Sept 5 5:00-5:30
Fri, Sept 8 12-12:30
https://fsu.zoom.us/my/dpm02
If you are not able to attend either of the roundtable times, you can watch the following video:
https://fsu.zoom.us/rec/share/Mxr4fHpfS9XfY8UpAk1vzKx0vn3JjAuqG355zhdaUnxzX8rqfBRDokzZZIixj33k.16YJIT6Y0M_ZImYX

UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes

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Year: 2023
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