Jenny Cox is a Lecturer in the Mathematical Sciences Department at Butler University. She has a passion for teaching students mathematics, working as a mathematics teacher at both the high school and collegiate levels for 19 years. Prior to joining the Butler faculty, Jenny was a mathematics teacher at Herron High School and then University High School. She has also worked in both the Mathematics and Mathematics Education departments at Indiana University.

Jenny received her Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from the University of Southern Indiana in 2005, her Masters of Arts in Mathematics from Indiana University in 2007, and Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction – Mathematics Education at Indiana University in 2022. Her current research is focused on reducing mathematics anxiety and inclusive inquiry practices. Her research interests also include equitable practices surrounding high-stakes assessments and supporting girls in STEM.

Jenny lives in Franklin with her husband Ryan and three children. When she is not teaching mathematics, she enjoys running, reading at all hours, and cheering on her children in their various sporting events.

Awards

Neatrour-McGlasson Fellowship, Indiana University
Faculty Fellowship, Indiana University
Inaugural Audrey Lupton Community Award, University High School
Rothrock Teaching Award for Associate Instructors, Indiana University

Publications

• Cox, J. & Ataide Pinheiro, W. (accepted for publication in January 2024). Advancing
equitable and responsible research involving gender and sexuality within
mathematics education. The Educational Forum.

• Ataide Pinheiro, W. Childers, G., Cox, J., Lynn, R. (submitted November 2023).
Powerful groups targeted for oppression: Queer high school students’
experiences in mathematics in the United States. Mathematics Education Research
Journal.

• Cox, J., Kaschner, S., & Krohn, M. (2024). An Intervention to Support Students
Placed Below Introductory Coursework. PRIMUS, 1-17.
doi.org/10.1080/10511970.2023.2289408

• Cox, J. (2022). Compliance, competitiveness, and confidence: Investigating patterns in
mathematics anxiety using a nuanced view of gender. [Doctoral dissertation,
Indiana University]. doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.28147.60963

• Burch, L., Tillema, E., Cox, J., Yavuz, S., & Sianturi, I. (2021). Productive
mathematical meanings as a guide to analyzing algebra textbooks. In Olanoff,
D., Johnson, K., & Spitzer, S.M. (Eds). In Productive Struggle: Persevering
Through Challenges: Proceedings of the 43rd Meeting of the North American
Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education,
Philadelphia. http://www.pmena.org/pmenaproceedings/PMENA 43 2021
Proceedings.pdf

• Cox, J. & Jacobson, E. (2020). Mathematics anxiety as a mediator for gender
differences in 2012 PISA mathematics scores. In Sacristán, A. & Cortés, J.,
(Eds.). Mathematics Education Across Cultures: Proceedings of the 42nd Meeting
of the North American Chapter of the International Group for the Psychology of
Mathematics Education, México. doi.org/10.51272/pmena.42.2020

• Cox, J. (2019). A focus on factoring: Taking the difficulty out of Algebra students’
least favorite topic. Indiana Mathematics Teacher, Indiana Council of Teachers
of Mathematics (ICTM), 18-21.

Presentations

• Cox, J. (Submitted in January 2024). “Teacher-Pleasing” Behaviors and Mathematical
Barriers for Gifted Students. National Association for Gifted Children National
Conference. Seattle, WA.

• Cox, J. & Enk, C. (2024, February 20). Equitable Adjustments to Indiana Department
of Education Accountability Scores: Which Schools Truly Scored an A? Hoosier
Association of Science Teachers Incorporated and Indiana Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (HASTI-ICTM) Conference. Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Ataide Pinheiro, W., Cox, J., Phelps, R., Cherry Shive, E., Cruz, J. (2024, July
7-14). Towards justice in mathematics education regarding gender and sexuality.
[Paper Presentation]. 15th International Congress on Mathematics Education,
Sydney, Australia.

• Childers, G., Ataide Pinheiro, W., Cox, J., Lynn, R. (2024, July 7-14). A quantitative
examination of 2SLGBTQIA+ US students' mathematical experiences in high school.
[Paper Presentation]. 15th International Congress on Mathematics Education,
Sydney, Australia.

• Cox, J. (2023, February 14). Compliance, Competitiveness, and Confidence: Investigating
Gendered Patterns in Mathematics Anxiety. Hoosier Association of Science
Teachers Incorporated and Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics
(HASTI-ICTM) Conference. Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Cox, J. (2022, November 3). Gendered Patterns in Mathematics Anxiety and Ongoing
Mathematics Education Research. Invited Presentation for Butler’s ICTM/NCTM
chapter. Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Cox, J. (2021, September 25). Increasing the Cognitive Demand of Questions to Support
Student Success on the SAT and ACT. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
(NCTM) National Conference. [conference canceled]

• Cox, J. (2021, April 23). Flying Birds and Ferris Wheels: Precalculus Activities for
Conceptual Understanding. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
National Conference. [Recorded presentation after in-person conference was
canceled]

• Cox, J. (2020, April 28 & May 6). My Summer SAT Study: Common Misconceptions and
Misgivings from our Students [Webinar].

• Cox, J. (2020, April). Key connections between mathematics curriculum and the SAT.
Presentation. Presentation at the Centennial National Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (NCTM) National Conference, Chicago, Illinois. (Conference
canceled)

• Cox, J. (2020, March 16, 18, & 20). Engaging mathematics students at a level of
high cognitive demand, even in E-Learning environments [Three-part webinar
series]. ICTM Members Helping Members. The Indiana Council of Teachers of
Mathematics.

• Cox, J. (2020, March 6). Rigorous work in the best courses: The use of the SAT as a
graduation requirement and implications for underserved students. Presentation
at the Indiana Mathematics Educators Research Symposium (IMERS), Indianapolis,
Indiana.

• Cox, J. (2019, October 29). Building connections and breaking down rules in the
Precalculus classroom. Presentation at the Indiana Council of Teachers of
Mathematics (ICTM) Conference, Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Cox, J. (2019, March 1). Queries in quadratic equations: Historical and curricular
developments. Presentation at the Curriculum and Instruction Research and
Creative Activities Symposium (CIRCAS), Bloomington, Indiana.

• Cox, J. (2019, February 15). Queries in quadratic equations: Historical and curricular
developments. Presentation at the Indiana Mathematics Education Research
Symposium (IMERS), Indianapolis, Indiana.

• Cox, J. (2017, November 10). Educational games and activities for the mathematics
classroom. Presentation at the Independent School Association of the Central
States (ISACS) Conference, Chicago, Illinois.

Memberships and Affiliations

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Hoosier Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators
American Educational Research Association
Psychology of Mathematics Education - North America
Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators

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