Dr. Ian Whitacre

Professor

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Mathematics Education

Dr. Ian Whitacre is a Professor in Elementary Mathematics Education in the School of Teacher Education at Florida State University. He studies mathematical thinking and learning, focusing on both preservice elementary teachers and K-8 students. His current project involves the use of PhET interactive computer simulations in the teaching of K-1 mathematics.

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About Anne's College

The roots of FSU Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences date back to the university’s establishment, and it is the oldest college of its kind in Florida. Recently expanded in 2023, the College is home to six academic departments united through a common goal to maximize human potential. In total, the College includes the Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Department of Educational Psychology & Learning Systems, Department of Health, Nutrition, and Food Sciences, Department of Human Development & Family Science, Department of Sport Management, School of Teacher Education, numerous research centers, and three laboratory schools (Florida State University School, FSU Pembroke Pines Charter School, and The Collegiate School at FSU Panama City). In 2024, the college was named after alumna and teacher Anne Spencer Daves.

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