Pilot Go Instruction and Specialist Training Program in Elementary Math Classrooms

Wu Xiuwen, Guo Xinming /September 28, 2023

Title: Pilot Go Instruction and Specialist Training Program in Elementary Math Classrooms
Authors: [1] Xiuwen Wu & [2] Xinming Guo
Country: USA
Affiliations: [1] National Louis University, [2] Go and Math Academy

About the Authors
WU Xiuwen is an associate professor of special education at National Louis University (NLU). Dr. Wu teaches the graduate math content and methods course in the program. Her research interests include: 1) use of Go game-based learning to enhance mathematics education for elementary-grade students, and 2) development of effective curriculum and instructional activities to improve mathematics instruction for diverse learners, particularly those diagnosed with dyscalculia. Dr. Wu has given workshops and made presentations on her research in conferences such as National Councils for Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), American Education Research Association (AERA), and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

GUO Xinming is an Illinois licensed math teacher and founder of Go and Math Academy.
Mr. Guo teaches Go to thousands of students in the U.S. each year. He is the recipient of the national “Teacher of the Year” by the American Go Foundation in 2015 and Worldwide Iwamoto Awards winner in 2018. Mr. Guo’s innovative research on Go and math shows this game can help young students develop number sense, understand math concepts, and practice mathematical thinking. This is the key to spreading Go into elementary classrooms. Mr. Guo is also the education coordinator of American Go Association.