Assoc Prof Cristina Varsavsky - Researcher Profile

Biography

Cristina Varsavsky holds and education focused position and is currently Associate Dean (Education) for Science at Monash University. Her interests in scholarship of learning and teaching include broad areas of mathematics and science education. She has over eighty publications in the areas of technology in maths education, curriculum development, transferrable skills, and the interface of mathematics education between secondary school and university. She is currently the leader of a national project on mathematics assessment, a leader of the science and mathematics education national network SaMnet, and the chair of the 2013 DELTA international conference on undergraduate mathematics and statistics education.

Qualifications

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Institution: Monash University

Year awarded: 2001

PHD - DOCTOR IN MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES

Institution: Buenos Aires

Year awarded: 1986

LICENCIATURA EN CIENCIAS MATEMATICAS

Institution: Buenos Aires University/Buenos Aires, Argentina

Year awarded: 1979

Publications

Books

Varsavsky, C., Carr, A.R., Adlem, R., 1999, Epsilon - Calculus and Linear Algebra (CD), Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia.

Varsavsky, C., Clark, R.M., Deakin, M.A.B., Jeavons, J.S., Evans, K., Grossman, P., Kloeden, P. (eds), 1999, Function, Dept of Maths & Stats, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia.

Journal Articles

Varsavsky, C., 2012, Use of CAS in secondary school: a factor influencing the transition to university-level mathematics?, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology [P], vol 43, issue 1, Taylor & Francis, Essex UK, pp. 33-42.

Varsavsky, C., 2010, Chances of success in and engagement with mathematics for students who enter university with a weak mathematics background, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology [P], vol 41, issue 8, Taylor & Francis, UK, pp. 1037-1049.

Varsavsky, C.T., Anaya, M., 2009, Mathematics education in Argentina, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology [P], vol 40, issue 1, Taylor & Francis Ltd, London UK, pp. 87-100.

Varsavsky, C., 2001, Towards a relevant mathematics and statistics curriculum for first-year students, Quaestiones Mathematicae, vol 1, NISC Pty Ltd, Grahamstown SOUTH AFRICA, pp. 141-147.

Varsavsky, C., 1999, About Towers and Recursion, Function, vol 23 issue 4, Maths & Stats, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 128-132.

Varsavsky, C., 1999, Electronic Delivery of Mathematics: What is possible with the current technology, International Journal of Engineering Education, vol 15 issue 5, TEMPUS publications, Dublin Ireland, pp. 329-333.

Varsavsky, C., 1999, Programming a Snowflake, Function, vol 23 issue 3, Maths & Stats, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 93-96.

Varsavsky, C., 1998, About Cubics and Kangaroos, Function, vol 22 part 5, Maths & Stats, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 164-167.

Varsavsky, C., 1998, Attractive Orbits, Function, vol 22 part 1, Maths & Stats, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 26-29.

Varsavsky, C., 1998, Construct your own computer, Function, vol 22 part 2, Maths & Stats, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 63-64.

Varsavsky, C., 1998, The Lute of Pythagoras, Function, vol 22 part 3, Maths & Stats, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 78-79.

Varsavsky, C., 1998, The Turtles' Paths, Function, vol 22 part 4, Maths & Stats, Monash University, Melbourne Vic Australia, pp. 136-137.

Varsavsky, C., 1997, Computers and Computing: Crocheting the Modern Way, Function, vol 21, Department of Maths & Stats, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 159-161.

Varsavsky, C., 1997, Computers and Computing: Mathematics & the Internet, Function, vol 21, Department of Maths & Stats, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 129-130.

Varsavsky, C., 1997, Computers and Computing: Modelling Shapes with Polynomials, Function, vol 21, Department of Maths & Stats, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 27-30.

Varsavsky, C., 1997, Computers and Computing: Saving Space, Function, vol 21, Department of Maths & Stats, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 65-68.

Varsavsky, C., 1997, Computers and Computing: The Search for a Pattern, Function, vol 21, Department of Maths & Stats, Monash University, Clayton Vic Australia, pp. 96-100.

Norton, P.N., Varsavsky, C., 1997, Providing assistance for mathematics students on a needs basis, International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, vol 28, Taylor and Francis, UK, pp. 835-838.

Conference Proceedings

Varsavsky, C.T., O'Toole, K., 2011, An insight into the daily experience of science students, Proceedings of the Australian Conference on Science and Mathematics Education 2011, 28/09/2011-30/09/2011, University of Sydney, Sydney New South Wales Australia, p. 13.

Varsavsky, C., Waldock, J., Harding, A., Bookman, J., Sheryn, L., Martinez-Luaces, V., 2011, Undergraduate mathematics around the world, The Eighth Southern Hemishpere Conference on the Teaching and Learning of Undergraduate Mathematics and Statistics: Conference Proceedings, University of Canterbury, Christchurch New Zealand, pp. 399-410.

Varsavsky, C.T., Anaya, M., 2009, Undergraduate mathematics education: Tales of two worlds, Mathematics in a Dynamic Environment, 30 November 2009 to 04 December 2009, Dirk Wessels and Christelle Snyman, Stellenbosch South Africa, pp. 257-269.

Varsavsky, C.T., 2007, The changed dynamics of teaching on-campus students, Contemporary Perspectives on New Technologies in Science Education, 30 June 2007 to 6 July 2007, E-Media University of Crete, Crete Greece, pp. 345-351.

Varsavsky, C.T., 2007, The experience of Australian mathematics and statistics undergraduate students, Vision and Change for A New Century, 26 November to 30 November 2007, Victor Martinez Luaces & Patricia Fogliatti, Montevideo Uruguay, pp. 169-178.

Varsavsky, C.T., 2006, Managing student expectations and improving student engagement in a first year calculus course, Third International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics at the undergraduate level, 30/6/2006 to 5/7/2006, John Wiley and Sons Inc., Istanbul Turkey, pp. 1-5.

Varsavsky, C.T., 2005, Supporting on-campus learning of mathematics with a learning management system, Computer Based Learning in Science Proc.: Integrating New Technologies in Science and Education, 02/07/2005 to 06/07/2005, University of Zilina, Slovakia, Zilina Slovakia, pp. 147-154.

Varsavsky, C.T., 2005, Teaching with technology - A pilgrim's journey, Computer Based Learning in Science Proc.: Integrating New Technologies in Science and Education, 02/07/2005 to 06/07/2005, University of Zilina, Slovakia, Zilina Slovakia, pp. 461-466.

Varsavsky, C.T., 2004, Can online weekly quizzes contribute to learning in mathematics?, Technology in Mathematics: Engaging Learners, Empowering Teachers, Enabling Researchers, 13/12/2004 to 17/12/2004, ATCM Inc, Blacksburg USA, pp. 161-168.

Varsavsky, C.T., 2003, Supporting collaborative learning in science with an online tool, Computer Based Learning in Science, Proceedings Volume I: New Technologies and Their Applications in Education, 05/07/2003 to 10/07/2003, Department of Education Sciences, University of Cyprus, Nicosia CYPRUS, pp. 839-844.

Varsavsky, C.T., 2003, What students say they learned - A case study in first year calculus, Remarkable Delta:03 Communications, 23 November 2003 to 27 November 2003, International Delta Steering Committee, New Zealand, pp. 269-275.

Varsavsky, C., 2002, Fostering student engagement in undergraduate mathematics learning using a text-based online tool, Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics, 1/7/02 to 6/7/02, Wiley, Greece, pp. 1-6.

Varsavsky, C., McKenzie, W.A., Romeo, G.I., Webster, L., 2002, InterLearn - a tool for collaborative learning, Winds of Change in the Sea of Learning: Proc. of the 19th Annual Conf. of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education, 8 December 2002 to 11 December 2002, UNITEC Institute of Technology, Auckland New Zealand, pp. 691-700.

Romeo, G.I., Webster, L., Varsavsky, C., Edwards, S., 2002, InterLearn- linking learners at Monash University, ACEC 2002 Conference Proceedings, 11 July 2002 to 13 July 2002, Tasmanian Society for Information Technology in Education Inc. (TASITE), Hobart Tas Australia, pp. 1-11.

Varsavsky, C., 2001, Adoption of new technologies: the next challenge, Computer Based Learning in Science, 7/07/2001 to 12/07/2001, Pedagogical Faculty of University of Ostrava, Ostrava Czech Republic, pp. B1-B6.

Varsavsky, C., Carr, A.R., 1999, A First Year Mathematics Computer Based Tutorial System, Mathematics Education into 21st Century: Societal Changes, Issues & Approaches, Cairo Egypt 14-18 November 1999, Third World Forum, Cairo Egypt, pp. 306-310.

Varsavsky, C., 1999, Communicating subject objectives to first year mathematics students, The Challenge of Diversity, Laguna Quays, QLD 21-24 November 1999, Delta '99 Committee, Qld Australia, pp. 218-222.

Varsavsky, C., Carr, A.R., 1999, Multimedia in Mathematics Teaching: Does it Work?, Computer Based Learning in Science, Enschede, The Netherlands 2-6 July 1999, Pedogogical Faculty of University of Ostrava, Czech Republic, pp. I3-1-I3-7.

Varsavsky, C., Hubner, H., Kurz, G., 1998, Development of Mathematics Multimedia Material - A Collaborative Approach, EMAC '98 - 3rd Biennial Mathematics & Applications Conference, Adelaide SA 13-16 July 1998, Institution of Engineers, Adelaide SA Australia, pp. 503-506.

Varsavsky, C., 1998, Electronic delivery of mathematics - what is possible with the current technology?, 3rd IEEE Int. Conf. on Multimedia Engineering and Education, Hong Kong China 7-9 July 1998, IEEE Hong Kong Section, Hong Kong China, pp. 1-3.

Varsavsky, C., Carr, A., 1997, Designing an interactive electronic book for first year university mathematics, Computer Technology in Mathematical Research and Teaching, Penang, 19-22 June 1997, Perpustakaan Negara Malaysia, Malaysia, pp. 262-267.

Varsavsky, C., Carr, A.R., 1997, Designing at Interactive Electronic Book for First Year University Mathematics, Computer Technology in Mathematical Research and Teaching, Penang, Malaysia 19-22 June, 1997, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia, pp. 262-267.

Varsavsky, C., 1997, Epsilon - An Interactive Learning Environment for First Year Mathematics, Computer Based learning in Science, Leicester UK, 4-8 July 1997, University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic, pp. D3-D8.

Other

Varsavsky, C., Carr, A., 1997, 'Epsilon' - An Interactive Multimedia Presentation of Calculus, Mathematics - Imagine the Possibilities.

Varsavsky, C., Carr, A., 1997, New Teaching and Learning Through New Media, What can we do to improve learning.