Dr. Debbie Marie B. Verzosa
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO
Degree:
- PhD Education, Macquarie University, Sydney
- MS Mathematics, Ateneo de Manila University
- BS Mathematics, Ateneo de Manila University
Field/Specialization:
- Mathematics Education
- Mathematics
Position/Rank:
- Associate Professor V
Research Grants:
- (Local Funding) Special Order 022-Es 2018: Analysis of the alignment between USM’s mathematics programs and the students’ present academic or future professional needs
- Project Staff, (DOST-PCIEERD-funded) Development of Interactive Resources for Grades 7-10 Mathematics (Jan. 2015-Dec 2016)
- Project Staff, (DOST-PCIEERD-funded) Technology Innovations for Mathematical Reasoning, Statistical Thinking and Assessment (July 2019-June 2021)
- Project Staff and Consultant (DOST-PCIEERD-funded) Mathematical Resources for Distance Learning Utilizing Community LTE Networks and Television Frequencies (April 2021-October 2022)
Publications:
- De las Peñas, M. L. A. N., Garciano, A. D., & Verzosa, D. (2021). Mathematics embedded in culture: The weaves of Batak basketry. Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints, 69, 35-70.
- Verzosa, D. (2020). Community math stations as a learning opportunity for preservice teachers. PRIMUS: Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, Advanced Online publication.
- De las Peñas, M. L. A. N., Verzosa, D.M.B., Aberin, M.A.Q., Garces, L.P.D.M., Francisco, F.F., Bautista, E.P., Tolentino, M.A.C., & Tabares, W.C. (2019). Digital simulations for Grade 7 to 10 mathematics. Philippine Journal of Science, 148, 743-757.
- Verzosa, D. (2019). Pre-service elementary teachers’ reasoning in introducing multidigit subtraction. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2019.1647573
- Verzosa, D. & Vistro-Yu, C. (2019). Prospects and challenges in implementing a new mathematics curriculum in the Philippines. In T.T. Lam & C. Vistro-Yu (Eds.) School Mathematics Curricula (pp. 207-226). Singapore: Springer.
- Verzosa, D. De las Peñas, M.L.A.N., Aberin, M.A.Q., & Garces, L.P.D.M. (2018). App for addition and subtraction of integers. International Journal of Technology in Mathematics Education, 25, 21-33. DOI: 10.1564/tme_v25.4.02.
- Verzosa, D. De las Peñas, M.L.A.N., Aberin, M.A.Q., & Garces, L.P.D.M. (2018). App-based scaffolds for writing two-column proofs. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2018.1500654.
- De las Peñas, M.L.A.N., Garciano, A. G., Verzosa, D. & Taganap, E. (2018). Crystallographic patterns in Philippine indigenous textiles. Journal of Applied Crystallography, 51, 456-469. DOI: 10.1107/S1600576718002182.
- Verzosa, D., Tulao-Fernando, M. T., & Vistro-Yu, C. (2017). Congruence between context and opportunities for professional development of mathematics teachers in the Philippines. In. B. Kaur & O.N. Kwon (Eds.), Professional development of mathematics teachers – An Asian Perspective (pp. 89-96). Singapore: Springer. DOI: 10.1007/978-981-10-2598-3.
- Verzosa, D. (2015). Reading the world with calculus. PRIMUS: Problems, Resources, and Issues in Mathematics Undergraduate Studies, 25, 349-368. DOI: 10.1080/10511970.2014.978983.
- Verzosa, D. (2015). Developing the number knowledge of low-attaining first- to fourth-graders. In C. Vistro-Yu. (Ed.) Proceedings of the 7th ICMI-East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics Education, 217-224. Quezon City: Philippine Council of Mathematics Teacher Educators (MATHTED), Inc.
- De las Peñas, M. L. A. N., Garciano, A., & Verzosa, D. (2014). Weaving mat(h)s. Mathematical Intelligencer, 35, 4, 36-46. DOI: 10.1007/s00283-014-9462-4.
- Verzosa, D., Guzon, A.F., & De las Peñas, M.L.A.N., (2014). Using dynamic tools to develop an understanding of the fundamental ideas of calculus. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 45, 190-199. DOI: 10.1080/0020739X.2013.790513
- Verzosa, D. & Mulligan, J. (2013). Learning to solve addition and subtraction word problems in English as an imported language. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 82, 223-244. DOI: 10.1007/s10649-012-9420-z.
- De las Peñas, M.L.A.N., & Bautista, D. (2011). The emerging role of GeoGebra in the Philippines. In L. Bu & R. Schoen (Eds.), Pathways to mathematical understanding using GeoGebra (pp. 217-230). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense Publishers. DOI: 10.1007/978-94-6091-618-2_16
- Bautista, D., Mitchelmore, M., & Mulligan, J. (2009). Factors influencing Filipino children’s solutions to addition and subtraction word problems. Educational Psychology, 29, 729-745. DOI: 10.1080/01443410903254591.
Awards:
- 2009 Higher Degree Research Award (Macquarie University, Sydney)