James Cangelosi Ph. D.
Mathematics and Statistics
Emeritus Professor
Educational Background
PhD, Mathematics Education, Louisiana State University, 1972 Dissertation
The Development, Refinement, and Validation of a Measure of Analytical Cognition of Number Theory Content
Awards
Carnegie Professor the Year, 2011
Eldon J. Gardner Teacher of the Year, 2010
Utah State University
Publications | Books
- Cangelosi, J.S, (2014). Classroom Management Strategies: Gaining & Maintaining Students' Cooperation.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (2008). Classroom management strategies: Gaining and maintaining students' cooperation. John Wiley & Sons, Inc
- Cangelosi, J.S, (2007). Instructor’s manual for classroom management strategies: Gaining and maintaining students’ cooperation. John Wiley & Sons, Inc
- Cangelosi, J.S, (2003). Instructor’s manual for teaching mathematics in secondary and middle school: An interactive approach. Prentice-Hall
- Cangelosi, J.S, (2000). Assessment strategies for monitoring student learning. Addison- Wesley/Longman
- Cangelosi, J.S, (2000). Assessment strategies for monitoring student learning. New York
- Cangelosi, J.S, (2000). Instructor’s manual for assessment strategies for monitoring student learning. New York
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1999). Cooperation in the classroom: Students and teachers together. National Education Association Publishing
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1997). Classroom management strategies: Gaining and maintaining students' cooperation. Longman/Addison-Wesley
- Kellough, R.D, Cangelosi, J.S, Collette, A.T, Chiappetta, E.L, Souviney, R.J, Trowbridge, L.W, Bybee, R.W, (1996). Integrating mathematics and science for intermediate and middle school students. Prentice Hall
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1995). Strategie ízení T ídy. Portál Publishing
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1992). Systematic teaching strategies. Longman, Inc.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1991). Evaluating classroom instruction. Longman, Inc
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1990). Designing tests for evaluating student achievement. Longman, Inc.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1982). Measurement and evaluation: An inductive approach for teachers. W. C. Brown Company Publishers
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1978). Test your understanding of tests. Planting a garden. An experiment to help children understand fractions. Pies are for eating, fractions are for predicting. Children should be encouraged to make mistakes. An introduction to helping children learn mathematics: Help your child learn. Clay County School System
Publications | Book Chapters
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Curriculum
- Cangelosi, J.S, (2014). Instructor's Manual for 7th ed. of Classroom Management Strategies. *
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1996). Effective classroom management techniques: Successful strategies for grades 7- 12. National Education Institute
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1996). Instructor’s manual for teaching mathematics in secondary and middle school: An interactive approach. Englewood Cliffs, NJ
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1993). Instructor’s manual for classroom management strategies: Gaining and maintaining students’ cooperation. Addison-Wesley/Longman, Inc
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1992). Instructor’s manual for systematic teaching strategies. Addison- Wesley/Longman, Inc.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1984). Principles of student discipline and Classroom management. Two instructional modules: A concise self study of selected instructional packages. State Office of Education
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1982). Instructor’s manual for measurement and evaluation: An inductive approach for teachers. W.C. Brown Publishers
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1982). Teachers' manual and item pools for measurement and evaluation: An inductive approach for teachers. W.C. Brown Company Publishers
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1974). APLCAI: A user friendly system for writing CAI in APL. Northeast Regional Data Center
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Powell, J.A, Cangelosi, J.S, Harris, A.M, (1998). Games to teach mathematical modelling. SIAM Review, 40:1, 87-95.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1988). Development and validation of the underprepared mathematics teacher assessment. The Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 19, 233-245.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1988). Language activities that promote awareness of mathematics. Arithmetic Teacher, 36, 6-9.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1986). Evaluating teaching within a merit-pay plan. The Clearing House, 59, 405-409.
- Cangelosi, J.S, Jesunathadas, J., (1986). The Common misinterpretation of statistical insignificance. College Student Journal, 20, 115-120.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1985). A "fair" way to discover circles. Arithmetic Teacher, 33, 11-13.
- Cangelosi, J.S, Condie, F.A, (1985). Accountants' perceptions of undergraduate coursework and factors related to career satisfaction. Journal of Business Education, 61, 117-121.
- Cangelosi, J.S, Hayes, B., (1985). Kindergarten reading instruction and students' reading achievement trends. Reading Improvement, 22, 305-315.
- Cangelosi, J.S, Condie, F.A, Luthy, D.H, (1985). The influence of introductory accounting courses on career choices. Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 27, 60-68.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1984). Another answer to the cut-off score question. Educational Measurement: Issues and Practices, 3, 23-25.
- Cangelosi, J.S, Condie, F.A, (1984). Compensation for transmission line easements (What price power poles?). Right of Way, 15, 28-33.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1984). Evaluating college teaching. Issues in Higher Education, 13, 355-364.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1984). Evaluating teaching: A suggestion for school principals. NASSP Bulletin, 68, 19-23.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1984). Increasing student engagement during questioning strategy sessions. Mathematics Teacher, 77, 462-472.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1984). Unfortunate misuse. In Backtalk of Phi Delta Kappan, 66, 158.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1981). Evaluation of instruction. Florida Research and Development Research Bulletin, 15, 115-125.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1980). Four steps to teaching for mathematical application. Mathematics and Computer Education, 14, 54-59.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1980). The language of children's mathematics. Hotline, 9, 5-8.
- Cangelosi, J.S, Kirk, S., Dulaney, C., Keenan, D., (1978). Help for your child on your doorsteps. Phi Delta Kappan, 60, 245-247.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1975). Competency based teacher education: A cautionary note. Contemporary Education, 46, 124-126.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1974). Measurement and evaluation: A broader perspective. NCME Measurement News, 18, 18-24.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | MultiMedia
Video
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1999). Leading students to use their mathematical skills to describe biological phenomena: Episode 1: Questioning strategies for student discovery. U.S. Office of Education
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1989). Using mathematics to solve real-life problems: Episode 1: Variables: Real-life and mathematical; Episode 2: Relations: Real-life and mathematical; Episode 3: Measurements; Episode 4: Numbers; Episode 5: Binary Operations; Episode 6: Interpretations and judgments. National Science Foundation
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1988). Demystifying school mathematics: Episode 1: Mathematics: A discovery or an invention; Episode 2: The mystification of mathematics in schools; Episode 3 Real-life applications of mathematics. National Science Foundation
Software
- Cangelosi, J.S, Koebbe, J.V, (2000). Measurement and analysis tool. Addison- Wesley/Longman, Inc.
- Cangelosi, J.S, (2000). Readings in classroom management. Bell and Howell Corporation
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Technical Reports
Research Reports
- Cangelosi, J.S, Forsyth, A., (1985). Case study of the ARTE II Utah mathematics teacher academy. Far West Laboratory
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1981). Evaluation of parent involvement in basic skills of deaf children: Basic skills improvement report. U.S. Department of Education
- Shetler, K., Graham, M., Cangelosi, J.S, (1981). Survey of the needs of hearing impaired adults. U.S. Department of Education
Other Reports
- Snyder, N., Cangelosi, J.S, Messer, J., (1977). Behavioral observation for citizenship attitudes and skills manual. U.S. Office of Education
- Cangelosi, J.S, Doyle, E., (1977). St. Johns County curriculum guide: Secondary school mathematics. St. Johns County School System
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1976). St. Johns County curriculum guide: Elementary school mathematics. St. Johns County School System
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
Magazine/Trade Publications
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1990). The mathematics teacher inservice project. Utah Association of Teacher Educators Newsletter
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1988). Classroom management needs of beginning teachers: Implications for preservice education. Classroom Management SIG Newsletter
Newspaper
- Cangelosi, J.S, (1977). Help for parents.
- Gentry, C., Cangelosi, J.S, Dulaney, C., Keenan, D., (1977). How to help your child learn. Florida Publishing Company
Miscellaneous Extension
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Teaching
MATH 5710 - Introduction to Probability, Spring 2024
MATH 1051 - Classical Algebra for Teachers, Fall 2023
MATH 5710 - Introduction to Probability, Spring 2023
MATH 6810 - Topics in Mathematics (Topic), Spring 2023
MATH 1051 - Classical Algebra for Teachers, Fall 2022
MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis, Fall 2021
MATH 5020, 6810 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2021
MATH 5710 - Introduction to Probability, Summer 2021
MATH 3010 - Pedagogical Foundations of Algebra, Summer 2021
MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis, Spring 2021
MATH 4400, 6810 - Topics in Mathematics (Topic), Spring 2021
MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis, Fall 2020
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2020
MATH 5710 - Introduction to Probability, Summer 2020
MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis, Spring 2020
MATH 4400, 6810 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Spring 2020
MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis, Fall 2019
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2019
MATH 4500 - Methods of Secondary School Mathematics Teaching, Summer 2019
MATH 3010 - Pedagogical Foundations of Algebra, Summer 2019
MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis, Spring 2019
MATH 4400, 6810 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Spring 2019
, Fall 2018
MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis, Fall 2018
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2018
MATH 7810 - Topics in Mathematics (Topic), Fall 2018
MATH 4500 - Methods of Secondary School Mathematics Teaching, Summer 2018
MATH 3010 - Pedagogical Foundations of Algebra, Summer 2018
MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis, Spring 2018
MATH 3010 - Pedagogical Foundations of Algebra, Spring 2018
MATH 5810 - Topics in Mathematics, Spring 2018
MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis, Fall 2017
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2017
MATH 6810 - Topics in Mathematics (Topic), Fall 2017
MATH 7810 - Topics in Mathematics (Topic), Fall 2017
MATH 4400, 5810 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Summer 2017
MATH 4310 - Introduction to Algebraic Structures, Summer 2017
MATH 1051 - Classical Algebra for Teachers, Spring 2017
MATH 4400 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Spring 2017
MATH 4400,5810 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Spring 2017
MATH 4310 - Introduction to Algebraic Structures, Spring 2017
MATH 4500 - Methods of Secondary School Mathematics Teaching, Spring 2017
MATH 6810 - Topics in Mathematics (Topic), Spring 2017
MATH 7810 - Topics in Mathematics (Topic), Spring 2017
MATH 2020 - Euclidean Geometry & Statistics for Elementary Education School Teachers, Fall 2016
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2016
MATH 2910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Summer 2016
MATH 4310 - Introduction to Algebraic Structures, Summer 2016
MATH 5810 - Topics in Mathematics, Summer 2016
MATH 5820 - Topics in Mathematics, Summer 2016
MATH 2020 - Euclidean Geometry & Statistics for Elementary Education School Teachers, Spring 2016
MATH 4400 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Spring 2016
MATH 6810 - Topics in Mathematics (Topic), Spring 2016
MATH 6810 - Topics in Mathematics (Topic), Spring 2016
MATH 2020 - Euclidean Geometry & Statistics for Elementary Education School Teachers, Fall 2015
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2015
MATH 4400,5810 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Summer 2015
MATH 4310 - Introduction to Algebraic Structures, Summer 2015
MATH 4400 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Spring 2015
MATH 4500 - Methods of Secondary School Mathematics Teaching, Spring 2015
MATH 4300 - School Laboratory for Mathematics Teachers Level II, Spring 2015
MATH 1210 - Calculus I, Fall 2014
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2014
MATH 4400 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Summer 2014
MATH 4400 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Spring 2014
MATH 4500 - Methods of Secondary School Mathematics Teaching, Spring 2014
MATH 3300 - School Laboratory for Mathematics Teachers Level I, Spring 2014
MATH 4300 - School Laboratory for Mathematics Teachers Level II, Spring 2014
MATH 4400 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Fall 2013
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2013
MATH 4500 - Methods of Secondary School Mathematics Teaching, Fall 2013
MATH 3300 - School Laboratory for Mathematics Teachers Level I, Fall 2013
MATH 4300 - School Laboratory for Mathematics Teachers Level II, Fall 2013
MATH 2910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Summer 2013
MATH 4310,5810 - Introduction to Algebraic Structures, Summer 2013
MATH 2910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Spring 2013
MATH 5910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Spring 2013
MATH 4400 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Spring 2013
MATH 4310 - Introduction to Algebraic Structures, Spring 2013
MATH 2910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Fall 2012
MATH 4400 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Fall 2012
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2012
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2012
MATH 4500 - Methods of Secondary School Mathematics Teaching, Fall 2012
MATH 3300 - School Laboratory for Mathematics Teachers Level I, Fall 2012
MATH 4300 - School Laboratory for Mathematics Teachers Level II, Fall 2012
MATH 6810 - Topics in Mathematics (Topic), Fall 2012
MATH 2910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Summer 2012
MATH 4200 - Foundations of Analysis, Summer 2012
MATH 2910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Spring 2012
MATH 5910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Spring 2012
MATH 4400 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Spring 2012
MATH 4310 - Introduction to Algebraic Structures, Spring 2012
MATH 6820 - Topics in Mathematics (Topic), Spring 2012
MATH 1210 - Calculus I, Fall 2011
MATH 4400 - History of Mathematics and Number Theory, Fall 2011
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2011
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2011
MATH 2910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Summer 2011
MATH 4310 - Introduction to Algebraic Structures, Summer 2011
MATH 4400 - MATH HIST/NUMB THRY, Spring 2011
MATH 4500 - METH SEC MATH TCHNG, Spring 2011
MATH 6500 - METH SEC MATH TEACH, Spring 2011
MATH 3300 - SCHOOL MATH LAB I, Spring 2011
MATH 4300 - SCHOOL MATH LAB II, Spring 2011
MATH 2910 - ST: Algebra & Trigonometry, Spring 2011
MATH 2910 - ST: Algebra & Trigonometry, Spring 2011
MATH 2910 - ST: Algebra & Trigonometry, Spring 2011
MATH 6820 - ST: HISTORY OF MATH & NUMBER, Spring 2011
MATH 5910 - ST: METHODS OF TEACHING, Spring 2011
MATH 5910 - ST: METHODS OF TEACHING, Spring 2011
MATH 5910 - ST: METHODS OF TEACHING, Spring 2011
MATH 5910 - ST: METHODS OF TEACHING, Spring 2011
MATH 5910 - ST: METHODS OF TEACHING, Spring 2011
STAT 4500 - STAT TEACHING METH, Spring 2011
MATH 1100 - Calculus Techniques, Fall 2010
MATH 2910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Fall 2010
MATH 2910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Fall 2010
MATH 2910 - Directed Reading and Conference, Fall 2010
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2010
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2010
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2010
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2010
MATH 5020 - Mathematical Cognition and Assessment of Mathematical Achievement, Fall 2010
Extension
Utah Mathematics Endorsement Project, 2013 - 2014