Publications & 

Presentations

Articles and Research Reports

Barth, S.G., Lotter, C., Yow, J., Irdam, G., Ratliff, B. (2023). Understanding the process of teacher leadership identity development. International Journal of Leadership in Education. DOI: 10.1080/13603124.2023.2258083


Early, K., Hammonds, K.E., Ratliff, B., Rosenhammer, M., Martin, W.G. (2023). Wait time: The impact of threeseconds. Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12, 116(2), 108–114.

Ratliff, B. (2018, December 7). Letter from The President. The Lighthouse Almanac. The Benjamin Banneker Association. Teaching Mathematics Through a Social Justice Approach. Volume 2, Issue 1


Ratliff, B. (2017) Message from the President. Benjamin Banneker Association Quarterly Newsletter.


Ratliff, B., Woods, D., Garrison Wilhelm, A., Ketterlin-Geller, L.R. (2016). Grand Prairie ISD secondary mathematics professional development descriptive report (Desc. Rep. 16-01). Dallas, TX: Southern Methodist University, Research in Mathematics Education. 


Ratliff, B. (2016). Conceptual Understanding - Number Lines. Mathematics and Mathematics Intervention Toolkit. Middle School Matters Institute. 


Ratliff, B. (2016). Math Intervention – Universal Screening for Mathematical Difficulties. Mathematics Intervention Toolkit. Middle School Matters Institute. 

Ratliff, B., Hatfield, C., & Ketterlin-Geller, L.R. (2015). Imagination Station (Istation): Universal Screener Realignment for Grades 2-8 (Technical Report 15-03). Dallas, TX: Southern Methodist University, Research in Mathematics Education.


Hatfield, C., Ratliff, B. Axel, S., Basaraba, D., & Ketterlin-Geller, L.R. (2015) Imagination Station (Istation): Updates to Universal Screener Instrument Development for Grades 2-8 (Technical Report 15-02) Dallas, TX: Southern Methodist University, Research in Mathematics Education.

Blogs

Strutchens, M., Martin, W. G., Ratliff, B. (2023, November 10). Developing and sustaining teacher leaders. Advancing Research & Innovation in the STEM Education of Preservice Teachers in High-Need School Districts. https://aaas-arise.org/2023/11/10/developing-and-sustaining- teacher-leaders/


Ratliff, B. (2019). The chronicles of Algebrea: Secondary mathematics - technology applications. https://thechroniclesofalgebrea.home.blog 


Ratliff, B. (2018, September 21). Division with Grid Paper. 


Ratliff, B. (2018, February 5). Let's Talk Fractions! Part 1.  


Ratliff, B. (2018, January 24). Making Connections: Issue 1 – Middle School Mathematics.

Ratliff, B. (2016,  July 7). It's Time to Speak Up.


Ratliff, B. (2014, December 14). RISD Enterprise City - Tackling Financial Literacy [Web log comment]. 


Ratliff, B. (2014, October 24). Benjamin Banneker Week.

Ratliff, B. (2014, September 30). Closing the Learning Gaps: Strategies to ensure your students will be successful with the new TEKS. 


Ratliff, B. (2014, April 2). Open Ended Assessments: Part 2 – Grade 8 Math.

Ratliff, B. (2014, January 24). Open Ended Assessments: Part 1.

Books and Chapters

Ratliff, B. (2024). Building agency, power, and engagement through mathematics literacy

[Manuscript in publication]. University of North Carolina Press.

Voigt, M., Hagman, J. E., Gehrtz, J., Ratliff, B., Alexander, N. & Levy, R. (Eds.). (2023). Justice through the lens of calculus: Framing new possibilities for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Mathematical Association of America. arXiv. https://doi.org/10.48550/arxiv.2111.11486


Strutchens, M.E., Cook, M.P., & Ratliff, B. (2021). Extracting mathematical topics embedded in Holes and examining the text with a critical lens. In P. Greathouse & H. Anthony (Eds.), Developing mathematics literacy through young adult literature. IAP Publishing.


Strutchens, M.E., Conway, B., Mangram, C., Erickson, D., Ratliff, B. (2021). Implementing the paired placement model: Foregrounding the impact on key stakeholders. In D. Polly (Ed.), Preparing quality teachers: Advances in clinical practice. Rowman & Littlefield.


Ratliff, B. (2019, March 19). I Can! I Think Like a Mathematician – Grade 2: Aligned to CCSS-

M. Me to the Power of Three, LLC.

Ratliff, B. (2017). Lessons from the Master Teacher: An Educator’s Journey with Jesus. Columbia, SC: CreateSpace Publishing.


 Ratliff, B. (2014) Using iPads®, Outstanding Apps and Cutting-Edge Resources to Enhance Your Math   

 Instruction (Grades 6-12). Bureau of Education and Research.


Conference Proceedings

Strutchens, M., Martin, W. G., Ratliff, B., Harkey, E., Rosenhammer, M., Hall, R. (2024). (Fostering well prepared beginning secondary mathematics teachers via the paired placement clinical residency model [Manuscript submitted for publication]. In Proceedings from the 15th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Sydney, Australia, 7–14 July, 2024.

Strutchens, M. E., Ratliff, B. (July 2024). Developing caring and socio-politically aware beginning teachers of mathematics. In J. Wang (Ed.) Proceedings of the 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education Volume II: Invited Lectures. The 14th International Congress on Mathematical Education, Shanghai, China, 11 – 18 July 2021.https://doi.org/10.1142/13700-vol2


Ratliff, B. (2022). Building like Banneker: Using history and culturally responsive pedagogy to shape positive mathematics identities. In J. Morska & A. Rogerson (Eds.), The mathematics education for the future project: Proceedings of the 16th international conference. WTM.

Curricula and Teaching Resources

Ratliff, B. (2024). Co-Teaching in middle and high school math classrooms. https://sites.google.com/view/coteachmath/home  


Levy, R., Morgan, N., Ratliff, B. (2019). BIG Career Interview Card Game. Mathematics Association of America.


Ratliff, B. (2017). “Let Me Explain!” Mathematics Discussion Prompts (Grades 3-8). Me to the Power of Three, LLC. 

 

Ratliff, B. (August 2017). An Introduction to the T-TESS: Investigating the Learning Environment and Instruction Domains in Social Studies Classrooms. Me to the Power of Three, LLC.

 

Ratliff, B. (2016). Leading RtI with Success – Transforming Schools with a Focus on Leadership, Assessment, and Instruction. [online course]. SMU Research in Mathematics Education.

Harris, J., Oden, K., Beck, C., Howard, G., Ratliff, B., Shade, T. (2015). State Fair of Texas Curriculum. Dallas, TX: Big Thought. http://bigtex.com/educators/

 

Caughron, S., Freeman, T., Goldstein, A., Holcomb, J., Oden, K., Ratliff, B., Rose, J. (2013).

AT&T Stadium Fieldtrip Educator’s Guide (Grade Levels 3-8). Dallas, TX: Big Thought.

 

Ratliff, B. (2013). AT&T Stadium Fieldtrip Educator’s Guide: Mathematics (Grade Levels 9-12). Dallas, TX: Big Thought.

 

Ratliff, B. (2009). Algebra 1 for English Language Learners. Dallas Independent School District.



Presentations




Presentations (2020 - Present)

Ratliff, B., Hammonds, K. E., Early, K. (2024, September 25–28). High five! Strategies to increase family engagement in K-12 schools [Conference session]. NCTM 2024 Chicago, IL Annual Meeting & Exposition.

 

Ratliff, B. (March 2024). Empowering minds, transforming lives: Lessons from Benjamin Banneker. North Texas Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Spring Conference.

Ratliff, B. (March 2024). “We’re all in!” Teachers and students as co-learners of mathematics through place-based learning. North Texas Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Spring Conference.

 

Calleros, E., Ratliff, B. (November 2023). The role of identity and language in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in mathematics education. Auburn University Mathematics and Mathematics Education Seminar, Auburn, AL.

 

Strutchens, M., Conway, B., Yow, J., Ratliff, B., Edwards, B., Grady, M., Cayton, C. (June 2023). Clinical experiences research action cluster: Transformation outcomes. CERAC Virtual Conference.

 

Ratliff, B. (April 2023). Collaborative teaching for multilingual students’ success in mathematics.

Auburn University Mathematics and Mathematics Education Seminar, Auburn, AL.

 

Ratliff, B. (April 2023). Building agency, power, and engagement through quantitative literacy.

Bilkent University Mathematics Seminar.

 

Ratliff, B. (April 2023). Building agency, power, and engagement through numeracy. Text Help Virtual Conference.

Ratliff, B. (March 2023). “We’re all in!” Teachers and students as co-learners of mathematics through place-basedlearning. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Virtual Conference.

Ratliff, B., Hammonds, E., Early, K., Rosenhammer, M. (March 2023). Wait time: The impact of three seconds. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Virtual Conference; East Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Beauregard, AL.

 

Ratliff, B. (September 2022). Leading outside of the box: Reimagining culture, community, and collaboration in mathematics education. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics 54th Annual Conference.

 

Morton, C., Ratliff, B., Taylor, E. (September 2022). Centering Black girls' lived experiences to promote algebraic thinking. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Los Angeles, CA.

 

Ratliff, B. (August 2022). Building like Banneker: Using history and culturally responsive pedagogy to shape positive mathematics identities. The Mathematics Educational for the Future Project 16th International Conference, Cambridge, UK.

 

Strutchens, Conway, B., Ratliff, B., Harkey, L., Yow, J., Edwards, B., Grady, M., Cayton, C. (May 2022). Recruiting, engaging, valuing, and supporting mentor teachers. Mathematics Teacher Education Partnership (MTE-P) NIC-Cast.

 

Barth, S. G., Lotter, C., Yow, J. A., Idram, G. B., Ratliff, B. (January 2022). Impact of an external professional development program on teacher leadership identity. The Association for Science Teacher Education 2022 International Conference, Greenville, SC.

 

Ratliff, B. (November 2021). Points of inflection: Mathematics leadership to activate change. National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics 53rd Annual Conference.

 

Ratliff, B., Hammonds, E., Early, K., Rosenhammer, M. (November 2021). Wait a minute! Reconsidering wait time in the mathematics classroom. Fall 2021 Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ACTM) Virtual Forum.

 

Ratliff, B. (April 2021). She persists: Developing positive mathematics identities in middle school girls. NCTM Virtual Annual Meeting.

 

Ratliff, B. (February 2021). Let me explain: Building mathematical identity through student conversations. NCTM 2021 Virtual Conference.

Ratliff, B. (January 2021). Making a difference: Mathematics practices that challenge, engage, and empower. Keynote Address. Region IV Virtual Mathematics Conference.

 

Strutchens, M., Ratliff, B. (July 2020). Developing caring and socio-politically aware beginning teachers of mathematics. International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME-14).

Ratliff, B. (October 2020). Talk it out: Increasing confidence in mathematics through communication. Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics Virtual Conference.

 

Ratliff, B. (March 2020). Teaching mathematics through problem solving. Middle School Matters Symposium, Austin, TX.

Strutchens, M., Erickson, D., Conway, B., Mangram, C., Ratliff, B. (June 2020). Fostering competent, collaborative, reflective, and caring beginning mathematics teachers via paired placements. Mathematics Teacher Educator Partnership Virtual Conference.

Presentations (2015 - 2019)

Ratliff, B. (November 2019). From students to learners: Developing middle school mathematicians. Alabama Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Birmingham, AL.

Ratliff, B. (August 2019). MAA B.I.G. career interview game. Mathematical Association of America MathFest – Mentoring Workshop Supporting Women, Cincinnati, OH.

 

Ratliff, B., Fishel, B. (June 2019). Strengthening identity and broadening participation in STEM/STEAM. The National Coalition of Girls’ Schools Conference, Pasadena, CA.

 

Ratliff, B. (May 2019). K-12 education landscape: Advanced quantitative reasoning for all. Conference Board of Mathematical Sciences Forum: High School to College Mathematics Pathways: Preparing Students for the Future, Reston, VA.

 

Sovde, D., Treisman, U., Schrock, C., Ceja, D., Larson, M., Ratliff, B. (April 2019). Transforming Secondary Mathematics Education: Relevant Mathematics at the Right Time for Each Student (a Keynote Panel Discussion) National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics (NCSM) Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA.

 

Ratliff, B. (March 2019). Transforming mathematics teaching and learning through culturally responsive practices. Presentation at the Texas Education Agency (TEA) SSI Community Partnerships Conference, Austin, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (March 2019). Reframing success in mathematics. Making Middle School Matters Symposium hosted by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals, Austin, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (February 2019). Building like Banneker: Using history and culturally responsive pedagogy to shape positive mathematics identities. Keynote Presentation at the Rice University School Mathematics Project (RUSMP) Spring Networking Conference, Houston, TX.

Ratliff, B. (November 2018). Reaching and teaching all learners in mathematics. Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District (Secondary Mathematics Department Faculty), Euless, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (October 2018). Mathematics in the crosshairs of change. National Council for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (NCTM) Regional Meeting, Hartford, CT.

 

Ratliff, B. (July 2018). From stale to simulating: Cultural relevance and equity in instruction and assessment. Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Houston, TX.

 

Ratliff, B., Morgan, C. (April 2018). Let me show you how I do it. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Annual Conference, Washington, DC.

 

Ratliff, B. (January 2018). From stale to stimulating: Middle school mathematics formative assessment practices.Presentation at the Making Middle School Matter Symposium, Austin, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (November 2017). From stale to simulating: Cultural relevance and equity in instruction and assessment.Presentation at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Innov8 Conference, Las Vegas, NV.

Ratliff, B. (November 2017). Mathematics for every student: Activities based on the life and contributions of Benjamin Banneker. Professional Development for the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.

 

Cleaver, V., Carr, M., Williams, M., Ratliff, B., Walker, M. (April 2017). Math activities and strategies to help studentsbe great. Professional Development for the Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.

 

Walker, M., Ratliff, B. (April 2017). Positioning Yourself to Be an Advocate Presentation at the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (January 2017). Show and tell. Central Texas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (CTCTM) Spring Conference, Waco, TX.

Ratliff, B. (November 2016). Talk it out. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Conference, Philadelphia, PA.

 

Ratliff, B. (June 2016). Talk it out. Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, San Antonio, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (March 2016). Building a foundation through formative assessment. Texas Middle School Association Conference, Arlington, TX.

Ratliff, B. (March 2016). Debunking the butterfly method. Texas Middle School Association Conference, Arlington, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (March 2016). Choosing the right blend. Texas Middle School Association Conference, Arlington, TX.

Ratliff, B. (November 2015). Teaching mathematics using visual representations. Middle School Matters Institute Professional Development with Uplift Mighty Prep, Fort Worth, TX.

Ratliff, B. (September 2015). Changing the way we think about instruction. Middle School Matters Institute Professional Development with Haut Gap Middle School, Johns Island, SC.

Hayata, C., Ratliff, B. (June 2015). Interpreting ESTAR universal screener reports. Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Houston, TX.

 

Hatfield, C., Ratliff, B. (June 2015). Interpreting MSTAR universal screener reports. Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, Houston, TX.

Ratliff, B. (April 2015). Engaging students with connect 4: Algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics Annual Conference, Boston, MA.

 

Ratliff, B. (February 2015). Middle school matters: Changing the way we think about learning mathematics. Middle School Matters Institute Professional Development with Ann Richards Middle School, Dallas, TX.

Presentations (2009 - 2014)

Luchin, B., Ratliff, B. (July 2014). Implementing the new TEKS with best practices. Conference for the Advancement of Mathematics Teaching (CAMT), Fort Worth, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (May 2014). Using iPads®, outstanding apps and cutting-edge resources to enhance your math instruction (Grades 6-12). Institute for Educational Development, Springfield, IL, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, Albany, NY.

 

Ratliff, B. (February 2014). Designing instruction and assessment to support student achievement: Middle school. 3rd Annual SMU Research-to-Practice Conference, Dallas, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (July 2013). Analyzing and planning with the revised TEKS in secondary mathematics. Presentation at the W.H.A.R. Zone Conference, DeSoto, TX.

Ratliff, B. (July 2013). Using formative assessment to prepare students for the STAAR mathematics assessment. DeSoto Independent School District Secondary Learning Capsule, DeSoto, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (June 2013). Number talks. DeSoto Independent School District Professional Development Conference, DeSoto, TX.

 

Beasley, S., Ratliff, B. (June 2013). Developing a math and science learning lab for elementary students. DeSoto IndependentSchool District Professional Development Conference, DeSoto, TX.

Ratliff, B. (May 2013). Mission possible: The C.I.A. of mathematics. DeSoto Independent School District, DeSoto, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (February 2013). High tech differentiation in mathematics. DeSoto Independent School District Spring Staff Development Conference, DeSoto, TX.

Ratliff, B. (November 2012). So, you think you can dance? Understanding the instructional process. DeSoto Independent School District, DeSoto, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (September 2012). Planning and implementing instruction. DeSoto Independent School District, DeSoto, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (September 2012). Instructional focus observations. DeSoto Independent School District Instructional Coordinators’ Meeting, DeSoto, TX.

Ratliff, B. (August 2012). Understanding the non-negotiables for mathematics. DeSoto Independent School District Administrator’s Workshop, DeSoto, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (August 2012). Using CSCOPE for instructional planning. DeSoto Independent School District Staff Development Day, DeSoto, TX.

Ratliff, B. (August 2012). ME3 parent workshop - A quick guide to your child’s success in mathematics. Presentation at the Christian Chapel Temple of Faith God’s Daughters Back to School Fair, Dallas, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (April 2012). A new framework for elementary, middle, and high school math assessment. DeSoto Independent School District Leadership Meeting, DeSoto, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (March 2012). Let’s get ready to rumble! Formative assessment strategies that work. DeSoto Independent School District Math Department, DeSoto, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (January 2012). Leading in professional learning communities. DeSoto Independent School District Math Leadership Council, DeSoto, TX.

Ratliff, B. (December 2011). Using data heat maps to guide classroom instruction. DeSoto Independent School District Geometry Planning Workshop, DeSoto, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (October 2011). Effective team planning: Modeling lessons. DeSoto Independent School District Training Troops, DeSoto, TX.

Ratliff, B. (October 2011). DeSoto ISD school improvement planning processes for mathematics. DeSoto Independent School District, DeSoto, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (April 2011). Professional learning communities at work. Skyline High School Campus Instructional Leadership Training, Dallas, TX.

Ratliff, B. (January 2011). Using PLC time effectively. Skyline High School, Dallas, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (October 2010). The power of formative assessments: Data analysis. Skyline High School, Dallas, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (September 2010). High school math success. Skyline High School Family Night, Dallas, TX.

Ratliff, B. (November 2009). Good, better, best! Developing questions with academic rigor. Skyline High School, Dallas, TX.

Ratliff, B. (September 2009). Best practices in math at skyline high school. Skyline High School Family Night, Dallas, TX.

 

Ratliff, B. (June 2009). ME3 parent workshop – Helping your child succeed in mathematics. Nexus Recovery Center, Dallas, TX.