Fuchang Liu

Academic Interests and Expertise

EDUCATION

1993-1999 - Ed. D., Educational Leadership. University of Louisiana at Monroe Dissertation: A comparative study of selected perceptions of charter schools through the philosophical beliefs of educators, administrator, and policy makers in the state of Louisiana (May 1999) M. Ed., Administration and Supervision
1985-1987 M. A., Linguistics and Literature, Jilin University, Changchun, China
1978-1982 - B. A., English, Liaocheng Teachers College, Liaocheng, China

Areas of Teaching Interest

Courses Taught

CI319/519 Mathematical Investigations
CI402 ISAM Elementary Mathematics
CI411/411B Pre-Student Teaching Field Experience
CI431A – D Seminars
CI447 Student Teaching
CI709AF Middle School Math Praxis Prep
CI794 Diversity and Culture in a Global Society

Publications

Recent Publications– Refereed Journals

2018 - Liu, F. Mental representation of fractions: It all depends on whether they are common or uncommon. Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, 71(9), 1873-1886.
2016 - Liu, F. Anxiety towards teaching mathematics and science: Correlation, prevalence, and intensity. Journal of Mathematics Education, 9, 29-46.
2013 - Liu, F. Are exact calculation and computational estimation categorically different? Applied Cognitive Psychology, 27, 672-682.
2013 - Liu, F., & Alagic, M. Changing preservice elementary teachers' perceptions of teaching and learning the metric system. Journal of Mathematics Education, 6, 1-16.
2011 - Liu, F. Preservice teachers' perceptions of departmentalization of elementary schools. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 7(1), 40-52.
2009 - Liu, F. Computational estimation strategies on whole-number multiplication by thirdand fifth-grade Chinese students. School Science and Mathematics, 109, 325-337.
2009 - Liu, F. Bufenke moshi zai Meiguo xiaoxue shuxue jiaoyu zhongde youshi yu biduan [Effects of nondepartmentalization on American elementary mathematics education]. Chinese and Foreign Educational Research, 33, 31-33.
2008 - Liu, F. Impact of online discussions on elementary teacher candidates' anxiety towards teaching mathematics. Education, 128, 614-629. Calabrese, R. L., Patterson, J.,
2008 - Liu. F., Goodvin, S., Hummel, C., & Nance, E. An appreciative inquiry into the Circle of Friends Program: The benefits of social inclusion of students with disabilities. International Journal of Whole Schooling, 4, 20-46.

Publications - Book, Book Chapter, and Edited Book

2017 - Liu, F. Common mistakes in teaching elementary math – And how to avoid them. New York, NY: Routledge.
2010 - Alagic, M., Rimmington, G., Liu, F., & Gibson, K. (Eds.). Locating intercultures: Educating for global collaboration. Delhi: Macmillan India.

2010 - Liu, F. Understanding number words multiculturally: Deliberations from a teacherpreparation classroom. In M. Alagic, G. Rimmington, F. Liu, & K. Gibson, (Eds.). Locating intercultures: Educating for global collaboration. Delhi: Macmillan India.

Presentations (National and International)

2018 - Liu, F. Common and Uncommon Fractions Are Mentally Represented Differently. Poster presented at American Psychological Association (APA) conference, San Francisco, CA.
August 2016 - Liu, F. Exact Calculation and Computational Estimation Are Cognitively Different Processes. Poster presented at American Psychological Association (APA) conference, Denver, CO.
October 2015 - Liu, F. The Problem-Size Effect: An Effective Tool in Investigating Computational Estimation. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Oklahoma City, OK.
November 2014 - Liu, F. Dealing with the magnitude of fractions effectively: Using benchmark numbers. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Jacksonville, FL.
November 2013 - Liu, F. The distance effect: Incorporating research in teaching elementary mathematics. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, San Antonio, TX.
November 2012 - Liu, F. Mathematics anxiety and science anxiety as perceived by pre-service elementary teachers. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Birmingham, AL.
March 2011 - Bergman, D., Hussey, S., Liu, F., Mason, K., Reed, C., Stinson, L., & Frederick, K. Comparing and Contrasting the Urban PDS Experience at Elementary, Middle, and High Schools. Paper presented at the National Conference on Professional Development Schools, New Orleans, LA.
November 2011 - Liu, F. Anxiety towards teaching mathematics and science: Correlation, prevalence, and intensity. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Colorado Springs, CO.
September 2010 - Liu, F. Foreign language acquisition in the context of global learning and multicultural communication. Paper presented at 7th International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence (ICCC7), Khabarovsk, Russia.
October 2009 - Liu, F. Computational estimation performance by Chinese elementary students. Paper presented at School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) conference, Reno, NV.
April 2009 - Calabrese, R. L., Patterson, J., Liu. F., Goodvin, S., Hummel, C., & Nance, E. A school/university appreciative inquiry partnership to examine the benefits of social inclusion of students with disabilities. Paper presented at American Educational Research Association (AERA) conference, San Diego, CA.
February 2009 - Liu, F. Taking a multicultural perspective in improving American elementary mathematics education. Paper presented at Association of Teacher Educators (ATE) conference, Dallas, TX.
June-July 2008 - Liu, F. Online discussion as an instructional tool. Paper presented at EDMEDIA 2008: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, Vienna, Austria.
May 2008 - Liu, F. Understanding number words multiculturally: Deliberations from a teacher preparation classroom. Paper presented at 5th International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence (ICCC5), Wichita, KS.

Reviews and Editorial Committees

AACE E-Learning. Reviewer
Frontiers in Psychology. Reviewer
Journal of Mathematics and Arts. Reviewer
School Science and Mathematics. Reviewer
International Conference on Intercultural Communication Competence
Reviewer for its 2008 (ICCC5) and 2010 (ICCC7) Annual Conferences
Proceedings Editorial Committee for its 2008 Annual Conference.

Professional Experience

2011-Present - Associate Professor of Mathematics Education, Wichita State University
2005-2011 - Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education, Wichita State University
2010-2013, 2018 - Chair of Elementary Education program, Supervise pre-student teaching and student teaching, advise master's theses, portfolios, and doctoral dissertations
1998-2005 - Mathematics Teacher, Monroe City Schools, Monroe, LA, 1998-2005
- 2001-2002 - Teacher of the Year
- 2004-2005, 1999-2002 - Chair of Mathematics Department
- Lead Teacher of the Magnet Program. Worked with teachers and administrators
- Courses taught: Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, ACT (American College Testing) Preparation, Advanced Mathematics, Trigonometry, and Calculus

1997-1998 - Mathematics Teacher, Arlington Independent School District, Arlington, TX

1987-1993 - Assistant Professor, Yantai Teachers College, Yantai, China
- Supervised student teaching and advised theses
- Courses taught include English, Reading, and Literature