Cathy Marks Krpan (she/her/hers)
A former classroom teacher, Dr. Cathy Marks Krpan is a professor at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, at the University of Toronto, where she teaches graduate courses in mathematics education. Her research interests in mathematics includes how to support learners who struggle, argumentation, think-alouds and visual representations. Cathy works with schools across North America and internationally on effective teaching and learning strategies in mathematics. An award-winning author and educator, her recent publications, Teaching Math with Meaning (Pearson Education Canada) and Concept Circle Thinking Routine (in press) explore ways to empower all learners in developing rich mathematical thinking. Cathy is a recipient of the Margaret Sinclair Award, a national award that recognizes innovation and excellence in mathematics education. She can often be seen joyfully loading up her car with many boxes of wonderful “mathy” things!
2026 Sessions
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Prove it! Exploring Effective Approaches to Infusing Argumentation in K-5 Mathematics
There is a strong connection between persuasive writing in language arts and argumentation in mathematics. Argumentation is a key foundation to all mathematical learning. Like… Read More →
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Using Concept Circle Thinking Routines (CCTRs) to Facilitate Mathematical Discourse and Empower Students to become Insightful Visualizers of Mathematics
Many students hold the believe that mathematics is very rigid; that math is just numbers and not a rich language that describes our world. This… Read More →
2025 Sessions
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I Hear What You are Thinking! Using Think-Alouds to Empower Students to Access Self-Talk and Become Successful Learners in Mathematics
We want all students to fully engage in the learning and celebration of mathematics. However, many students struggle and have misconceptions of what it is… Read More →
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I See What You are Thinking: Using Visuals to Teach Math Literacy
Visuals can help students learn mathematical concepts and solve word problems. In this hands-on session, we will explore how to implement concept circles, (a graphic… Read More →