Alfred S. Posamentier

Alfred S. Posamentier (River Vale, NJ)is currently Chief Liaison for International Academic Affairs at Long Island University, New York, and was former Dean of the School of Education and Professor of Mathematics Education at Mercy College (2010-2015), New York, and previously (2010) Distinguished Lecturer at New York City College of Technology of the City University of New York. He is Professor Emeritus of Mathematics Education at The City College of the City University of New York, and former Dean of the School of Education, where he was for 40 years (1970-2010). He is the author and co-author of more than 60 mathematics books for teachers, secondary and elementary school students, and the general readership. Dr. Posamentier is also a frequent commentator in newspapers and journals on topics relating to education. Dr. Posamentier has a B.A. (Hunter College/CUNY), M.A. (CCNY/CUNY), Ph.D. (Fordham University) and hold Educational Administrative certification from NY and NJ. He has been visiting professor at several European universities in Austria, England, Germany, Czech Republic, and Poland, while at the University of Vienna he was Fulbright Professor (1990). In 1989 he was awarded an Honorary Fellow at the South Bank University (London, England). In recognition of his outstanding teaching, the City College Alumni Association named him Educator of the Year in 1994, and in 2009. New York City had the day, May 1, 1994, named in his honor by the President of the New York City Council. In 1994, he was also awarded the Grand Medal of Honor from the Republic of Austria, and in 1999, upon approval of Parliament, the President of the Republic of Austria awarded him the title of University Professor of Austria. In 2003 he was awarded the title of Ehrenbürger (Honorary Fellow) of the Vienna University of Technology, and in 2004 was awarded the Austrian Cross of Honor for Arts and Science, First Class from the President of the Republic of Austria. In 2005 he was inducted into the Hunter College Alumni Hall of Fame, and in 2006 he was awarded the prestigious Townsend Harris Medal by the City College Alumni Association. He was inducted into the New York State Mathematics Educator’s Hall of Fame in 2009, and in 2010 he was awarded the coveted Christian-Peter-Beuth Prize in Berlin. He has taken on numerous important leadership positions in mathematics education locally. He was a member of the New York State Education Commissioner’s Blue Ribbon Panel on the Math-A Regents Exams, and the Commissioner’s Mathematics Standards Committee, which redefined the Standards for New York State, and he also served on the New York City schools Chancellor’s Math Advisory Panel. Dr. Posamentier is a leading commentator on educational issues and continues his long-time passion of seeking ways to make mathematics interesting to both teachers, students and the general public – as can be seen from some of his more recent books: Strategy Games to Enhance Problem-Solving Ability in Mathematics (World Scientific Publishing, 2017) The Circle: A Mathematical Exploration Beyond the Line (Prometheus, 2016) Effective Techniques to Motivate Mathematics Instruction (Routledge, 2016); Numbers: Their Tales, Types and Treasures (Prometheus, 2015), Problem-Solving Strategies in Mathematics (World Scientific, 2015), Teaching Secondary Mathematics: Techniques and Enrichment Units, 9th Ed. (Pearson, 2015), Mathematical Curiosities: A Treasure Trove of Unexpected Entertainments (Prometheus, 2014), Geometry: Its Elements and Structure, (Dover, 2014), Magnificent Mistakes in Mathematics (Prometheus Books, 2013), 100 Commonly Asked Questions in Math Class: Answers that Promote Mathematical Understanding, Grades 6-12 (Corwin, 2013), What successful Math Teacher Do: Grades 6-12 (Corwin 2006, 2013),The Secrets of Triangles: A Mathematical Journey (Prometheus Books, 2012), The Glorious Golden Ratio (Prometheus Books, 2012), The Art of Motivating Students for Mathematics Instruction (McGraw-Hill, 2011), The Pythagorean Theorem : Its Power and Glory (Prometheus, 2010), Mathematical Amazements and Surprises: Fascinating Figures and Noteworthy Numbers (Prometheus, 2009), Problem Solving in Mathematics: Grades 3-6: Powerful Strategies to Deepen Understanding (Corwin, 2009), Problem-Solving Strategies for Efficient and Elegant Solutions, Grades 6-12 (Corwin, 2008), The Fabulous Fibonacci Numbers (Prometheus Books, 2007), Progress in Mathematics K-9 textbook series (Sadlier-Oxford, 2006-2009), What successful Math Teacher Do: Grades K-5 (Corwin 2007), Exemplary Practices for Secondary Math Teachers (ASCD, 2007), 101+ Great Ideas to Introduce Key Concepts in Mathematics (Corwin, 2006), , A Biography of the World’s Most Mysterious Number (Prometheus Books, 2004), Math Wonders: To Inspire Teachers and Students (ASCD, 2003), and Math Charmers: Tantalizing Tidbits for the Mind (Prometheus Books, 2003).