Rate My Professor Helen Booth

Helen Booth serves as a Lecturer in the School of Education, part of the College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences at Adelaide University. Her teaching portfolio centers on primary mathematics education, where she coordinates and delivers key courses designed to equip educators with essential mathematical competencies. These include Mathematics Education 1 (EDUC 3073), Thinking and Working Mathematically (EDUC 4244), Mathematical Thinking and Numeracy (EDUC 5264), Mathematics for Primary Educators 1 (MATH 1057), Mathematics for Primary Educators 2 (EDUC 3004), Developing Number Sense (EDUC 2011), and Primary Mathematics Education 2 (EDUC 3066). These undergraduate and postgraduate units, offered at levels 2 through 6, focus on fostering number sense, mathematical reasoning, thinking processes, and practical application for primary school teaching contexts. Booth's instructional approach supports both on-campus and online delivery, preparing future teachers to implement effective mathematics pedagogy in diverse educational settings.

In research, Booth investigates mathematical thinking and reasoning, particularly in primary education settings. She co-authored the article 'Unpacking mathematical thinking: the case of describing and explaining thinking' with Kate Quane, published in 2024 in the Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom (volume 28, issue 2, pages 21-28). This work delineates key mathematical cognitive verbs, distinguishing 'describing' from 'explaining' to advance student mathematical development. Additionally, Booth contributed to the 2023 book 'Creating rich mathematical experiences in the primary years,' co-authored with Lisa O’Keeffe and Amie Albrecht and published by the University of South Australia. Previously, she worked as an Outreach Officer for the Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute (AMSI) for four years, engaging in mathematics education outreach, and as a part-time Professional Officer for the Mathematical Association of South Australia (MASA). Booth holds a Masters of Instructional Leadership and is a PhD candidate at the University of South Australia, School of Education, with research interests in mathematics education, educational leadership development in regional Australia, and support for early career teachers. Her contributions span teaching, research, and professional development in primary mathematics education.