Dr. Scott Adamson
Scott is an award-winning mathematics professor who strives to help students develop mathematical reasoning and persistent problem solving as they make sense of big mathematical ideas. He structures the classroom environment so that students are offered the opportunity to make sense of mathematics and strives to develop enthusiastic learners in the classroom. After teaching high school students for 10 years, Scott currently teaches students at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. In addition, Scott works with middle school teachers and students in Arizona as part of the Arizona Mathematics Partnership, which is a $9 million National Science Foundation project. Scott holds a B.S. and M.A.T. in Mathematics Education from Northern Arizona University and a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (emphasis on Mathematics Education) from Arizona State University.
“Always strive to help students develop mathematical reasoning and persistent problem solving as they make sense of big mathematical ideas. Math should inspire, not be a dull subject for students to learn.”