Publications

All papers according to the publication year 

2020

Klein, S. & Leikin, R. (2020 – in press). Opening mathematical problems for posing open mathematical tasks: what do teachers do and feel? Educational Studies in Mathematics, DOI 10.1007/s10649-020-09983-y

Leikin, R. & Elgrably, H. (2020). Problem posing through investigations for the development and evaluation of proof-related skills and creativity skills of prospective high school mathematics teachers. International Journal of Educational Research. 102, 101424,  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijer.2019.04.002

2018

Leikin, R., Zazkis, R., and Meller, M. (2018).  Research mathematicians as teacher educators: focusing on mathematics for secondary mathematics teachers. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 21(5), 451–473.

2017

Leikin, R., Leikin, M., Paz-Baruch, N., Waisman, I & Lev, M. (2017). On the four types of characteristics of super mathematically gifted students. High Ability Studies, 28(1), 107-125.

Leikin, R., Koichu, B., Berman, A. & Dinur, S. (2017). How are questions that students ask in high level mathematics classes linked to general giftedness? Sspecial issue on mathematical creativity and giftedness - ZDM - The International Journal on Mathematics Education 49(1), 65-80.

2016

Leikin, R., Waisman, I. & Leikin, M. (2016). Does solving insight-based Problems differ from solving learning-based problems? Some evidence from an ERP study. Special issue on neuro-science and mathematics education - ZDM - The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 48(3), 305-319.

Waisman, I., Leikin, M. & Leikin, R. (2016). Brain activity associated with logical inferences in geometry: Focusing on students with different levels of ability. Special issue on neuro-science and mathematics education - ZDM - The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 48(3), 321-335.

Paz-Baruch, N., Leikin, M. and Leikin, R. (2016). Visual Processing in Generally Gifted and Excelling in School Mathematics Adolescents. Journal for the Education of the Gifted. 39(3), 237-258.

2014

Paz-Baruch, N.,  Leikin, M.,  Aharon-Peretz, J. & Leikin, R. (2014). Speed of information processing in generally gifted and excelling in mathematics adolescents. High abilities studies. 25(2), 143-167.

Applebaum A. & Leikin R. (2014). Mathematical Challenge in the Eyes of the Beholder: Mathematics Teachers’ Views. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education. 14(4), 388-403.

Leikin, M., Waisman, I. Shaul, S. and Leikin, R. (2014). Brain activity associated with translation from a visual to a symbolic representation in algebra and geometry.  Integrative NeoroScience, 13(1), 35–59.

Leikin, R., Paz-Baruch, N. and Leikin, M. (2014). Cognitive Characteristics of students with Superior Performance in Mathematics. Journal of Individual Differences, 35(3), 119-129.

Waisman, I., Leikin, M., Shaul, S. and Leikin, R. (2014). Brain activity associated with translation between graphical and symbolic representations of functions in generally gifted and excelling in mathematics adolescents.  International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 12(3), 669-696.

Leikin, R., Paz-Baruch, N. and Leikin, M. (2014). Cognitive Characteristics of students with Superior Performance in Mathematics. Journal of Individual Differences, 35(3), 119-129.

2013

Leikin, M., Paz-Baruch, N. and Leikin, R. (2013). Memory Abilities in Generally Gifted and Excelling-in-mathematics Adolescents. Intelligence, 41, 566–578.

Leikin, M., Waisman, I. and Leikin, R. (2013). How brain research can contribute to the evaluation of mathematical giftedness. Psychological Test and Assessment Modeling, 55(4), 415-437.

Leikin, R. (2013). Evaluating mathematical creativity: The interplay between multiplicity and insight. Psychological Test and Assessment Modeling, 55(4), 385-400.

Leikin, R. & Grossman, D. (2013). Teachers modify geometry problems: from proof to investigation. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 82(3), 515–531.

Leikin, R., Leikin, M., Waisman, I., and Shaul, S. (2013). Effect of the presence of external representations on accuracy and reaction time in solving mathematical double-choice problems by students of different levels of instruction. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 11(5), 1049-1066.

Zazkis R., Leikin, R., & Sinitsky, I. (2013). Derivative of area equals perimeter -- coincidence? Mathematics Teacher, 106 (9), 686-693.

Guberman, R. & Leikin, R. (2013). Interest and difficulty: Changes in teachers' views of multiple solution tasks. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 16(1), 33-56.

Koichu, B Goldin, G. A., Weinzweig, I., Vinner & Leikin R. (2013). Problem solving in mathematics and in mathematics education. (R. Leikin: Can all high achievers in school mathematics become professional mathematicians?). In T. Dreyfus & M. Fried (Eds.). Mathematics & Mathematics Education: Searching for Common Ground. Springer.

Leikin, R., Subotnik, R., Pitta-Pantazi, D., Singer, M. & Peltzer, I. (2013). Teachers’ views on creativity in mathematics education: An international survey. ZDM - The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 45(2), 309-324.

Lev-Zamir, H. & Leikin, R. (2013). Saying vs. Doing: Teachers’ conceptions of creativity in elementary mathematics teaching. ZDM - The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 45(2), 295-308.

Leikin, R. & Lev, M. (2013). Mathematical creativity in generally gifted and mathematically excelling adolescents: What makes the difference? ZDM - The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 45(2), 183–197.

Leikin, R. & Pitta-Pantazi (2013). Creativity and mathematics education: The state of the art. ZDM - The International Journal on Mathematics Education, 45(2), 159–166.

Lev, M. & Leikin, R. (2013). The connection between mathematical creativity and high ability in mathematics. In B. Ubuz, Ç. Haser, M. A. Mariotti (Eds.), The Proceedings oftheEighth Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education - CERME-8 (pp. 1204-1213). Middle East Technical University, Ankara.

Waisman, I., Leikin, M., Shaul, S. & Leikin, R. (2013). Brain Potentials during solving Area-Related problems: Effects of Giftedness and Excellence in mathematics. In B. Ubuz, Ç. Haser, M. A. Mariotti (Eds.), The Proceedings oftheEighth Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education - CERME-8 (pp. 1254-1263), Middle East Technical University, Ankara.

Baruch-Paz, N., Leikin, M. & Leikin, R. (2013). Memory and speed of processing in general gifted and excelling in mathematics students. In B. Ubuz, Ç. Haser, M. A. Mariotti (Eds.), The Proceedings oftheEighth Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education - CERME-8 (pp. 1146-1155). Middle East Technical University, Ankara.

2012

Leikin, M., Waisman, I., Shaul, S. and Leikin, R. (2012). Group differences in single-digit multiplication reflected by event related potentials. To be presented at the Neuroscience and Education SIG, Annual AERA (American Educational Research Association) Conference, April 2012, Vancouver, Canada.

Dreyfus, T., Nardy, E. & Leikin R. (2012). Forms of proof and proving in the classroom. In G. Hana and M. DeVillers (Eds.), Proofs and Proving. ICMI Study-19 Volume. Springer.

Robinson N. & Leikin, R. (2012). One teacher, two lessons: The lesson study process. International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, 10, 139-161.

Kontorovich, I., Koichu, B., Leikin, R. & Berman, A. (2012). A framework for handling the complexity of students' mathematical problem posing in small groups. Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 31, 149– 161.

Levav-Waynberg, A. & Leikin, R. (2012). The role of multiple solution tasks in developing knowledge and creativity in geometry. Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 31, 73– 90.

Leikin R. & Zazkis R. (2012). On the connections between general education theories and theories in mathematics education. Review of B. Sriraman and L. English (2010) Theories of Mathematics Education: Seeking New Frontiers. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 43(2), 223-232.

Guberman, R. & Leikin, R. (2012). Interest and difficulty: Changes in teachers' views of multiple solution tasks. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education. (on-line).

Leikin, R. (2012). What is given in the problem? Looking through the lens of constructions and Dragging in DGE. Mediterranean Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 11(1-2), 103-116.

Levav-Waynberg, A. & Leikin, R. (accepted-2012). Using multiple solution tasks for the evaluation of students’ problem-solving performance in geometry. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education,.

Zazkis R., Leikin, R., & Sinitsky, I. (accepted). Derivative of area equals perimeter -- coincidence? Mathematics Teacher.

Waisman, I., Shaul, S., Leikin, M. and Leikin, R. (Accepted pending minor revisions). From a Visual to a Symbolic Object in Algebra and Geometry: ERP Study with Mathematically Talented Adolescents. Mathematics Teaching and Learning. Special Issue on Brain Research in Mathematics Education.

Leikin, R. & Grossman, D. (accepted). Teachers modify geometry problems: from proof to investigation. Educational Studies in Mathematics.

Leikin, R. (in press – 2012). Challenging the mathematically promising mind:

Intertwining difficulty and pleasure. In H. E. Vidergor, C. R. Harris, & T. S. Yamin, (Eds.), The practical handbook for teachers of gifted and able students. Ulm, Germany: International Center for Innovation in Education Press.

Waisman, I., Shaul, S., Leikin, M. and Leikin, R. (Accepted-2012). General ability vs. expertise in mathematics: An ERP study with male adolescents who answer geometry questions. To be presented at the TSG-3 (Topic Study Group-3: Activities and Programs for Gifted Students), the 12th International Congress on Mathematics Education, July, 2012, Coex, Seoul, Korea.

Shaul, S., Leikin, M. Waisman, I., and Leikin, R. (Accepted-2012). Visual processing in algebra and geometry in mathematically excelling students.: an ERP study. To be presented at the TSG-16 (Topic Study Group-16: Visualization in mathematics education), the 12th International Congress on Mathematics Education, July, 2012, Coex, Seoul, Korea.

Leikin, R., Waisman, I., Shaul, S. & Leikin, M. (Accepted-2012). An ERP study with gifted and excelling male adolescents: Solving short Insight-based problems. To be presented at the 36th International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.

Leikin R. (Accepted-2012). Creativity in Teaching mathematics as an indication of teachers’ expertise. To be presented at the Research Forum "Conceptualizing and developing expertise in mathematics instruction" of the 36th International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.

2011

Leikin, R. (2011). The education of mathematically gifted students: On some complexities and questions. Montana Mathematical Enthusiast Journal, 8, 167- 188.

Applebaum, M., Freiman, V. & Leikin R (2011). Prospective teachers' conceptions about teaching mathematically talented students: comparative examples from Canada and Israel. Montana Mathematical Enthusiast Journal, 8, 255- 290.

Lev-Zamir H. & Leikin R. (2011). Creative mathematics teaching in the eye of the beholder: Focusing on teachers' conceptions. Research in Mathematics Education, 13, 17 -32.

Leikin R. (2011). Teaching the mathematically gifted: Featuring a teacher. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 11(1), 78-89.

Leikin, R. (2011). Multiple-solution tasks: from a teacher education course to teacher practice. ZDM - The International Journal on Mathematics Education. 43(6), 993-1006.

Sinitzsky, I., Zazkis R., & Leikin, R. (2011). Odd + Odd = Odd, is it possible? Exploring odd and even functions. Mathematics Teaching. 225 (November 2011), 30 – 34.

Zazkis, R., Leikin, R. & Jolfaee S. C. (2011). Contributions to teaching of “Mathematics for Elementary Teachers” courses: Prospective teachers’ views and examples. Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 13(2), 3–21.

Karp, A. P. & Leikin, R. (2011). Research in Russian mathematics education. In A. P. Karp, and B. R. Vogeli (Eds.).Russian mathematics education: History and world significance (pp. 411-486). New Jersey, NJ: World Scientific.

Leikin, R. & Kloss, Y. (2011). Mathematical creativity in 8th and 10th grades. Proceedings of the TheSeventh Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education - CERME-7.

Leikin, R., Levav-Waynberg, A. & Guberman, R. (2011). Employing Multiple Solution Tasks for the development of mathematical creativity: Two studies. Proceedings of the TheSeventh Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education - CERME-7.

2010

Applebaum. M. & Leikin, R. (2010). Translations towards connected mathematics. Mathematics Teacher, 103, 563-569.

Leikin, R. & Zazkis, R. (2010). The content-dependence of prospective teachers' knowledge: A case of exemplifying definitions. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 4, 451– 466.

Zazkis, R. & Leikin, R. (2010). Advanced Mathematical Knowledge in Teaching Practice: Perceptions of Secondary Mathematics Teachers. Mathematical Thinking and Learning, 12, 263-281.

Saul M. & Leikin R. (2010). Intercultural aspects of creativity: Challenges and barriers. Mediterranean Journal for Research in Mathematics Education. 9, 1-9.

Subotnik, R. F., Singer, F. M. & Leikin R. (2010). Intercultural perspectives on creativity in school mathematics: The role of context, individual differences and motivation. Mediterranean Journal for Research in Mathematics Education. 9, 11-39.

Leikin, R. & Zazkis R. (2010). Teachers’ Opportunities to Learn Mathematics Through Teaching. In R. Leikin & R. Zazkis (Eds.). Learning through teaching mathematics: Development of teachers' knowledge and expertise in practice (Ch 1, pp. 3-21). Springer

Leikin, R. (2010). Learning through Teaching through the lens of Multiple Solution Tasks. In R. Leikin & R. Zazkis (Eds.) , Learning through teaching mathematics: Development of teachers' knowledge and expertise in practice (Ch. 4, pp. 69 - 85). Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Springer.

Leikin, R. & Stanger, O. (2010). Teachers' Images of Gifted Students and the roles assigned to them in Heterogeneous Mathematics Classes. In B. Sriraman & Lee K.H. (Eds.). The Elements of Creativity and Giftedness in Mathematics (Ch. 7, pp. 103-118). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense Publishers.

Leikin, R. (2010). Teaching mathematically gifted. Gifted Education International, 27, 161-175.

2009

Zazkis R. & Leikin, R. (2009). – Advanced mathematical Knowledge: How is it used in teaching? TheSixth Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education - CERME-6 (3770 words).

Levav-Waynberg, A. & Leikin R. (2009). Multiple solutions to a problem: A tool for assessment of mathematical thinking in geometry. In V. Durand-Guerrier, S. Soury-Lavergne and F. Arzarello (Eds.), Proceedings of theSixth Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education - CERME-6 (pp. 776-785).

Leikin, R. (2009). Multiple proof tasks: Teacher practice and teacher education. In F-L. Lin, F-J. Hsieh, G. Hana & M. De Villiers (Eds.), The proceeding of the 19thICMI Study conference:Proofs and proving in mathematics education. (v. 2, pp. 31-36). National Taipei University, Taiwan.

Karp, A., Leikin, R. with Applebaum, M., Christou, C., Freiman, V., Koichu, B., Pitta-Pantazi, D., & Walker, E. (2009). Research Forum - Mathematical gift and promise: Exploring and developing. In M. Tzekaki, M. Kaldrimidou & H. Sakonidis (Eds.) The Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (v. 1, pp. 185-206). Thessaloniki, Greece.

Leikin, R. & Zazkis, R. (2009). Exemplifying definition: On the field-related character of teachers' content knowledge. In M. Tzekaki, M. Kaldrimidou & H. Sakonidis (Eds.) The Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (v. 4, pp. 1-8). Thessaloniki, Greece.

Robinson N. & Leikin, R. (2009). A tale of two lessons during Lesson Study process. In M. Tzekaki, M. Kaldrimidou & H. Sakonidis (Eds.) The Proceedings of the 33rd International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (v. 4, pp. 489-496). Thessaloniki, Greece.

Rachmel, S. & Leikin, R. (2009). Education of Gifted Students in Israel: General and Mathematics Education. Gifted Education Press Quarterly, 23, 6-9.

Leikin, R. & Levav-Waynberg, A. (2009). Development of teachers' conceptions through learning and teaching: Meaning and Potential of multiple-solution tasks. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 9(4), 203–223.

Holton, D., Cheung, K-C., Kesianye, S., De Losada, M., Leikin, R., Makrides, G., Meissner, H., Sheffield, L., & Yeap, B. H. (2009). Teacher development and mathematical challenge. In E. Barbeau & P. Taylor (Eds.), ICMI Study-16 Volume: Mathematical challenge in and beyond the classroom. (pp. 205-242). Springer.

Wood, T., Neubrand, M., Seago, N., and Agudelo-Valderrama, C., DeBlois, L. Leikin, R. (2009). The Balance of Teacher Knowledge: Mathematics and Pedagogy. In D. Ball & R. Even (Eds.), ICMI Study-15 Volume: The professional education and development of teachers of mathematics. (pp. 211-226). Springer.

Leikin, R. (2009). Teaching mathematics with and for creativity: An intercultural perspective. In P. Ernest, B, Greer, & B. Sriraman (Eds.), Critical issues in mathematics education. (Ch. 6, pp. 39-43). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing.

Leikin, R., Koichu, B. & Berman A. (2009). Mathematical giftedness as a quality of problem-solving acts. In R. Leikin, A. Berman & B. Koichu (Eds), Creativity in mathematics and the education of gifted students. (Ch. 8, pp. 115-127). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense Publisher.

Leikin, R. (2009). Exploring mathematical creativity using multiple solution tasks. In R. Leikin, A. Berman & B. Koichu (Eds.), Creativity in mathematics and the education of gifted students. (Ch. 9, pp. 129-145). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense Publisher.

Leikin, R. (2009). Bridging research and theory in mathematics education with research and theory in creativity and giftedness. In R. Leikin, A. Berman & B. Koichu (Eds), Creativity in mathematics and the education of gifted students. (Part IV – Synthesis, Ch. 23, pp. 385-411). Rotterdam, the Netherlands: Sense Publisher.

2008

Leikin, R. (2008) Chapter 4: Teams of Prospective Mathematics Teachers: Multiple Problems and Multiple Solutions. In T. Wood (Series Editor) & K. Krainer (Volume Editor). International handbook of mathematics teacher education: Vol. 3. Participants in mathematics teacher education: individuals, teams, communities, and networks . (pp. 63-88). Sense Publishers. (Invited paper, Review)

Zazkis, R. & Leikin, R. (2008). Exemplifying definitions: Example generation for the analysis of mathematics knowledge. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 69, 131-148.

Leikin, R. & Levav-Waynberg, A. (2008). Solution spaces of multiple-solution connecting tasks as a mirror of the development of mathematics teachers' knowledge. Canadian Journal of Science, Mathematics and Technology Education, 8(3), 233-251.

Chazan, D., Yerushalmy, M. & Leikin, R. (2008). An analytic conception of equation and teachers’ views of school algebra . Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 27, 87–100.

Leikin, R. (2008). Teaching mathematics with and for creativity: an intercultural perspective. The paper presented at the 11th International Conference of Mathematics Education, ICME-11, Discussion Group 3: Mathematics education: for whom and why? (1300 words).

Applebaum, M., Freiman, V. & Leikin, R. (2008). Teachers' views on teaching mathematically promising students. The paper presented at the 11th International Conference of Mathematics Education, ICME-11, Topic Study Group-6: Education of gifted students. (5 370 words).

2007

Leikin, R. (2007). Habits of mind associated with advanced mathematical thinking and solution spaces of mathematical tasks. TheFifth Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education - CERME-5. (pp. 2330-2339) (CD-ROM and On-line). Available: http://ermeweb.free.fr/Cerme5.pdf (PDF File - New Window)

Leikin, R. & Zazkis, R. with Liljedahl, P., Borba, M., Simon, M. & Tzur, R. (2007). Lea­­rning through Teaching: Development of teachers' knowledge in practice – Research forum. In J-H Woo, H-C Lew, K-S Park & D-Y Seo (Eds.), Proceedings of the 31st International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (vol. 1, pp. 121-150). Korea: The Korea Society of Educational Studies in Mathematics.

Applebaum, M. & Leikin, R. (2007). Teachers' conceptions of mathematical challenge in school mathematics. In J-H Woo, H-C Lew, K-S Park & D-Y Seo (Eds.), Proceedings of the 31st International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (vol. 2, pp. 9 - 16). Korea: The Korea Society of Educational Studies in Mathematics.

Leikin, R. & Lev, M. (2007). Multiple solution tasks as a magnifying glass for observation of mathematical creativity. In J-H Woo, H-C Lew, K-S Park & D-Y Seo (Eds.) Proceedings of the 31st International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. (vol. 3, pp. 161-168). Korea: The Korea Society of Educational Studies in Mathematics.

Zazkis, R. & Leikin, R. (2007). Generating examples: From pedagogical tool to a research tool. For the Learning of Mathematics, 27, 11-17.

Applebaum, M. & Leikin, R. (2007). Looking back at the beginning: Teachers critical reasoning when solving non-realistic tasks. Montana Mathematical Enthusiast Journal, 4, 258-265.

Leikin, R. & Levav-Waynberg, A. (2007). Exploring mathematics teacher knowledge to explain the gap between theory-based recommendations and school practice in the use of connecting tasks. Educational Studies in Mathematics, 66, 349-371.

Leikin, R. & Dinur, S. (2007). Teacher flexibility in mathematical discussion. Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 26, 328-347.

 2006

Leikin, R., Levav-Waynberg, A., Gurevich, I, & Mednikov, L. (2006). Implementation of multiple solution connecting tasks: Do students’ attitudes support teachers’ reluctance? FOCUS on Learning Problems in Mathematics, 28, 1-22.

Leikin, R. & Rota, S. (2006). A Case Study on the Development of Teacher’s Proficiency through Teaching. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 18(3), 44-68.

Leikin, R. (2006). Symmetry as a BIG IDEA in the education of mathematics teachers. Symmetry: Culture and science. 17, 51-53.

Leikin, R. (2006). Learning by teaching: The case of Sieve of Eratosthenes and one elementary school teacher. In R. Zazkis & S. Campbell (Eds.), Number Theory in Mathematics Education: Perspectives and Prospects. (pp. 115-140). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

Levav-Waynberg, A. & Leikin R. (2006). Solving problems in different ways: Teachers' knowledge situated in practice. In J. Navotna, H. Maraova, M. Kratka & N. Stehlikova (Eds.), Proceedings of the 30th International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, v. 4, (pp. 57-64). Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic.

Leikin, R. (2006). Getting Aware: Secondary school teachers learn about 'Mathematics Challenges in Education'. The paper presented at the 16thICMI Study:Mathematical challenges in and out of the classroom. (3,900 words). http://www.amt.canberra.edu.au/icmis16pisrleikin.pdf (PDF File - New Window)

Applebaum, M., Schneiderman, O. & Leikin, R. (2006). Mathematical Tasks and Teaching Mathematics in MOFET classes, In the Electronic proceedings of the 16th ICMI Study: Challenging Mathematics in and Beyond the Classroom. (2,500 words). Trondheim, Norway

Schneiderman, O., Applebaum, M. & Leikin, R. (2006). Creative Mathematical Tasks in MOFET classes,Proceedings of the 4th Conference on Creativity in Mathematics Education and the Education of Gifted Students, (pp. 98 – 101), Budejovice, Czech Republic.

Leikin, R. (2006). About four types of mathematical connections and solving problems in different ways. Aleh - The (Israeli) Senior School Mathematics Journal,36, 8-14.

Levav-Waynberg, A. & Leikin, R. (2006). The right for shortfall: A teacher learns in her classroom. Aleh - The (Israeli) Senior School Mathematics Journal,36.

2005

Leikin, R. (2005). Teachers’ learning in teaching: Developing teachers’ mathematical knowledge through instructional interactions. The paper presented at the 15th ICMI Study: The Professional Education and Development of Teachers of Mathematics. (2,500 words). http://stwww.weizmann.ac.il/G-math/ICMI/log_in.html

Zaslavsky, O. & Leikin, R. (2004). Professional development of mathematics teacher-educators: Growth through practice. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 7, 5-32.

Leikin, R. (2005). Qualities of professional dialog: Connecting graduate research on teaching and the undergraduate teachers' program. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 36(1-2), 237-256.

Leikin, R., Stylianou, D. A. & Silver E. A. (2005). Visualization and mathematical knowledge: Drawing the net of a truncated cylinder. Mediterranean Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 4, 1-39.

Leikin, R. & Kawass, S. (2005). Planning teaching unfamiliar mathematical problem: The role of teachers' experience in solving the problem and watching students' solution, Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 3-4, 253-274.

 2004

Leikin, R. (2004). Professional dialog, its components and qualities: From graduate research on teaching to an undergraduate teachers' program.Presented at The 10th International Conference of Mathematics Education, ICME-10, Topic Study Group 3: New Trends and Developments in Mathematics Education on Tertiary Level. http://www.icme-10.dk/

Leikin R. (2004). The wholes that are greater than the sum of their parts: Employing cooperative learning in mathematics teachers’ education. Journal of Mathematical Behavior, 23, 223-256.

Leikin, R. (2004). Towards High Quality Geometrical Tasks: Reformulation of A Proof Problem. In M. J. Hoines & A. B. Fuglestad (Eds.), Proceedings of the 28th International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education.Vol. 3, 209-216.

Leikin R. (2004). Opening a truncated cylinder: Four solutions for one problem. Aleh - The (Israeli) Senior School Mathematics Journal, 31, 66-69.

2003

Leikin, R. (2003). Problem-solving preferences of mathematics teachers. Journal of Mathematics Teacher Education, 6, 297-329.

Brandon, D., Dotan, M, Zaslavsky, O. & Leikin, R. (2003). Talent Development and Cultural Diversity. In P. Csermely & L. Lederman (Eds.), Science education: Talent recruitment and public understanding. NATO Science Series. (pp. 77-88). Budapest, Hungary: IOS Press.

Zaslavsky, O., Chapman, O., & Leikin, R. (2003). Professional Development of Mathematics Educators: Trends and Tasks. In A. J. Bishop, M.A. Clements, D. Brunei, C. Keitel, J. Kilpatrick, F. K.S. Leung (Eds.), The Second International Handbook of Mathematics Education, (pp. 875-915), Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer.

Leikin, R. & Dinur, S. (2003). Patterns of flexibility: Teachers' behavior in mathematical discussion. In Electronic Proceedings of theThird Conference of the European Society for Research in Mathematics Education.(10 p.) http://www.dm.unipi.it/~didattica/CERME3/WG11/papers_pdf/TG11_Leikin.pdf

Leikin, R. (2003). Raising Mathematics Teacher expectations of pupils' Ability to Solve Challenging Problems. In Velikova, E. (Ed.) Proceedings of The 3rd International Conference "Creativity in mathematics education and the education of gifted students", (pp. 243-250). Athens, Greece: V-publications.

Leikin, R. & Zaslavsky, O. (2003). TeLeM – A program for realization of learning potential and promoting excellence in mathematics. Aleh - The (Israeli) Senior School Mathematics Journal,30, 36-44.

 2002

Rota, S. & Leikin, R (2002). Development of mathematics teacher’s proficiency in discussion orchestration. In A. D. Cockburn & E. Nardi (Eds.), Proceedings of the 26th International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Vol. 4, 137-144.

Leikin, R. (2002). Cooperative Learning as a Trigger for Professional Development of Mathematics Teachers. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Science Education. (pp. 297-304). Cyprus, Nicosia: The Cyprus Pedagogical Institute.

Leikin, R. (2002). Gold triangle and “its relatives” Aleh - The (Israeli) Senior School Mathematics Journal, 28, 8-10.

2001

Leikin, R. (2001). Dividable Triangles – What Are They? Mathematics Teacher, 94, 392-398.

Leikin, R., & Winicky-Landman, G. (2001). Defining as a vehicle for professional development of secondary school mathematics teachers. Mathematics Teacher Education and Development, 3, 62-73.

Leikin, R., Chazan, D., & Yerushalmy, M. (2001). Understanding teachers’ changing approaches to school algebra: Contributions of concept maps as part of clinical interviews. In M. van den Heuvel-Panhuizen (Ed.), Proceedings of the 25th International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 3, 289-2296.

2000

Winicky-Landman, G. & Leikin, R. (2000). On equivalent and nonequivalent definitions I. For the Learning of Mathematics. 20(1), 17-21.

Leikin, R. & Winicky-Landman, G. (2000). On equivalent and nonequivalent definitions II. For the Learning of Mathematics. 20(2), 24-29.

Leikin, R., Berman, A. & Zaslavsky, O. (2000a). Learning through Teaching: The case of symmetry. Mathematics Education Research Journal. 12, 16-34.

Leikin, R., Berman, A. & Zaslavsky, O. (2000b). Applications of symmetry to problem solving. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. 31, 799-809.

Leikin, R. (2000). A very isosceles triangle. Empire of Mathematics. 2, 18-22, (In Russian).

1994 – 1999

Leikin, R. & Zaslavsky, O. (1994). Promoting Active Classroom Activities through Cooperative Learning of Mathematics. In: J. P. da Ponte and J. F. Matos (Eds.) Proceedings of the 18th International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 3, 136 -143.

Leikin, R., Berman, A. & Zaslavsky, O. (1995). The role of symmetry in mathematical problem solving: An interdisciplinary approach. Symmetry: Culture and Science. Special Issue: Symmetry Natural and Artificial. 6(2), 332-335.

Winicky - Landman, G. & Leikin, R. (1996). On definitions (equivalent and nonequivalent). Aleh - The (Israeli) Senior School Mathematics Journal. 19, 69-74,

Leikin, R. & Zaslavsky, O. (1997). Facilitating students’ interactions in mathematics in a cooperative learning setting. Journal for Research in Mathematics Education, 28, 331-354.

Leikin, R., Berman, A. & Zaslavsky, O. (1997). Defining and Understanding Symmetry. In: J. P. da Ponte and J. F. Matos (Eds.) Proceedings of the 21st International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 3, 192-199.

Leikin, R., Berman, A. & Zaslavsky, O. (1998). Definition of Symmetry. Symmetry: Culture and Science: Order and Disorder, 9 (2-4), 375-382.

Stylianou D. A., Leikin, R. & Silver E.A (1999). Exploring Students' Solution Strategies in Solving a Spatial Visualization Problem Involving Nets. In O. Zaslavsky (Ed.), Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Vol. 4, 241-248.

Leikin, R. & Zaslavsky, O. (1999). Connecting research with practice: Cooperative learning in mathematics. Mathematics Teacher. 92, 240-246.

Zaslavsky, O. & Leikin, R. (1999). Interweaving the Training of Mathematics Teacher-Educators and the Professional Development of Mathematics Teachers. In O. Zaslavsky (Ed.), Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference for the Psychology of Mathematics Education. Vol. 1, 143-158.