People
Director
Dr. Cavalcante is the director of The Mathematizen Lab. He is an Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education.
Prof. Cavalcante's research focuses on numeracy education, citizenship, and financial education. His research program seeks to understand how numeracy education can respond to the demands of a society in transition.
Prof. Cavalcante teaches courses in curriculum and teaching mathematics, as well as integrating science, mathematics and technology curricula.
Team Members
PhD student in Curriculum and Pedagogy, specializing in math education. Background in Mathematics/Statistics and Child Study/Education. Research includes AI in education, culturally responsive math for refugees, and ESL after-school math programs.
Ontario Certified Teacher and PhD student in CTL. Researches multilingual students’ math learning, leveraging linguistic repertoires. Experienced internationally and in Toronto. Participated in projects on STEM newcomer education, financial literacy, and home literacy environments.
PhD student in Curriculum and Pedagogy. Researches on decolonizing financial literacy for marginalized communities, exploring math teachers’ perceptions and Black immigrant youth experiences. Presented at MES, AERA, NNN; upcoming at OAME, CSSE 2025. Advocates for equitable financial literacy as a right.
MA student researching active learning’s impact on financial numeracy. Focuses on innovative teaching methods in financial literacy. Ontario Certified Teacher (Grades 4–12), pursuing K–3 qualification. Passionate about transforming math learning from teacher-centered to student-centered.
MEd graduate in Curriculum and Pedagogy. Leads extracurricular programs in technology and design, emphasizing accessibility, citizenship, and cross-disciplinary STEM through inclusive workshops for underrepresented youth.
MA student in Curriculum and Pedagogy. Researches math anxiety, curriculum, and student experiences. Former elementary/middle teacher advocating innovative practices and student agency. Works with TDSB model schools while completing graduate studies.
PhD student in Curriculum and Pedagogy. Researches mathematical literacy, SoTL, and teacher education. Experienced K–8 teacher in public/private schools. Contributed to higher education at UTSC, Tyndale, and OISE.
PhD candidate in CTL and full-time science/math teacher. Researches intersections of mathematical literacy and formal math to reshape curricula. Coaches badminton, promotes financial literacy, and engages in Thinking Classrooms movement for critical thinking.
Master of Teaching student. UofT BSc in Mathematics (High Distinction), with minors in Education and Society, and Visual Studies. Researches integration of art and mathematics in teaching.
PhD candidate in CTL and part-time math instructor at Seneca. Researches math education on financial literacy for post-secondary students. Background in Operator Algebra; passionate about pedagogy and community engagement.
Undergraduate double major in Psychology and Cognitive Science. Interests at intersection of psychology, linguistics, and education, focusing on mental health and bilingual language development.
Undergraduate double major in Neuroscience and Psychology, with minor in Education and Society. Researches physiological, psychological, and societal aspects of learning.
Undergraduate in Economics and Statistics, with Mathematics minor. Researches socioeconomic and cultural influences on education to inform equitable policies and practices.
Alumni
Undergraduate in Mathematics and Statistics. Researches interactive learning to make math education less intimidating and enhance financial literacy skills.
PhD candidate in Language and Literacy. Researches multilingualism, financial literacy, and generative AI. Focused on supporting Chinese-background students in mathematics learning.