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Damon L Bahr
Associate Professor
Teacher Education, Department of
Education, David O. McKay School of
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Office: 201-E MCKB
Phone: 801-422-6114
Email: damon_bahr@byu.edu

Area of Discipline / Professional Expertise
  • Math education
Research
  • Performance Assessment in the Context of Professional Development; Elementary Mathematics Teacher Induction; Public School-University Partnering; Mathematical Discourse
Education
  • License Endorsement, Elementary Mathematics, Utah State Office of Education, 2005
  • Ed.D, Curriculum and Instruction, Brigham Young University, 1988
  • M.Ed., Elementary Education, Utah State University, 1982
  • B.S., Elementary Education, Mathematics Minor, Brigham Young University, 1979
Affiliations
  • Elementary Education - Tertiary
Selected Publications
  • "Elementary mathematics is anything but elementary", Bahr, Damon L.; de Garcia, Lisa Ann, Cengage, December, 2008  View Abstract
  • "The Comprehensive Mathematics Instruction (CMI) Framework: a new lens for examining teaching and learning in the mathematics classroom", Utah Mathematics Teacher, Hendrickson, Scott., Hilton, Sterling C., & Bahr, Damon L., October, 2008 
  • "Gauging the relative effects of reform based curriculum materials and professional development in promoting changes in teacher beliefs", Journal of Mathematics Education Leadership, Bahr, Damon L. & Bosse, Michael & Eggett, Dennis, July, 2008  View Abstract
  • "The state of balance between procedural knowledge and conceptual understanding in mathematics teacher education", International Journal of Mathematics Teaching and Learning, Bosse, Michael J., & Bahr, Damon L., Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching, November, 2008  View Abstract
  • "An exploration of the effects of a practicum intensive mathematics methods course on the beliefs of elementary preservice teachers", International Journal of Mathematics Teaching and Learning, Bahr, Damon L., & Monroe, Eula Ewing, Centre for Innovation in Mathematics Teaching, November, 2008  View Abstract
  • "Teacher-developed mathematics performance assessments in the context of reform-based professional", Focus on Learning Problems in Mathematics, DAMON L. BAHR, Richard R Sudweeks, January, 2008  View Abstract
  • "Creating mathematics performance assessments that address multiple student levels", The Australian Mathematics Teacher, Bahr, D. L., Volume 63, Issue 1, Pages 33-40, Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers, Adelaide, South Australia, January, 2007 
  • "Helping children succeed with word problems", Mathematics in Schools (peer reviewed; 4700 readership internationally), Eula Ewing Monroe, Robert Panchyshyn, DAMON L. BAHR, January, 2006 
  • "Creating performance assessments in secondary mathematics classrooms", Mathematics in Schools (peer reviewed; 4700 readership internationally), DAMON L. BAHR, November, 2006 
  • "The impact of training in technology assisted instruction on skills and attitudes of pre-service teachers", Education, Linda F. Benson, Briant J. Farnsworth, DAMON L. BAHR, Valerie Lewis, Steven Shaha, July, 2004 
  • "Preparing tomorrow's teachers to use technology: Attitudinal impacts of technology", Journal of Instructional Psychology, DAMON L. BAHR, Steven H. Shaha, Briant J. Farnsworth, Valerie K. Lewis, Linda F. Benson, June, 2004 
  • "The use of assessment in improving technology-based instruction programs", Journal of Instructional Psychology, Valerie K. Lewis, Steven H. Shaha, Briant J. Farnsworth, Linda F. Benson, DAMON L. BAHR, June, 2003 
  • "Preparing tomorrow's teachers to use technology: Learning and attitudinal impacts on elementary students", Journal of Instructional Psychology, Briant J. Farnsworth, Steven H. Shaha, DAMON L. BAHR, Valerie K. Lewis, Linda F. Benson, September, 2002 
Experience

Teaching
  • Associate Professor, Brigham Young University, 2006
  • Associate Professor, Utah Valley State College, 1997-2006

Professional
  • Elementary Teacher, Alpine School District, 1983-1997
  • Elementary Teacher, Washington County School District, 1979-1983

Awards
  • Faculty Excellence Award, Utah Valley State College, 2004
  • Alumni Faculty of the Year, Utah Valley State College, 2003
  • Carl V. Watkins Outstanding Educator, Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce, 1995
  • Golden Apple Outstanding Educator Award, Orem City PTA Council, 1994
  • Karl Jones Utah State Elementary Math Teacher of the Year, Utah Council of Teachers of Mathematics, 1993