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  1. An exploration of VET in Schools programs and contributions to the STEM careers pipeline

    Article • The Australian Educational Researcher, August 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  2. Everyday Mathematical Activities of Babies and Toddlers in Early Childhood Education Settings

    Article • Early Childhood Education Journal, March 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  3. When and How Do Educators Facilitate Mathematical Learning Opportunities for Babies and Toddlers?

    Article • International Journal of Early Childhood, January 2025, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  4. What is known about simulation technologies and their application to Initial Teacher Education: A scoping review

    Article • The Australian Educational Researcher, August 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  5. Written argumentation research in English and science: a scoping review

    Article • Cogent Education, May 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  6. Communicating in primary science: exploring the reported language practices of Australian primary teachers

    Article • Teachers and Teaching, February 2024, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  7. Children’s Mathematical Graphics Illustrating Inner “Voices”: A Literature Review

    Article • January 2024, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  8. Examining the impact of self-selected feedback mode on university learners’ experiences and perceptions of feedback value

    Article • Innovations in Education and Teaching International, December 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  9. Relations between early childhood educators’ qualifications and experience and their beliefs about mathematics education for babies and toddlers

    Article • Australian Journal of Education, August 2023, SAGE Publications

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  10. Relations between Australian primary teachers’ approaches to student choice and their reported science teaching efficacy beliefs and teaching practices

    Article • International Journal of Science Education, June 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  11. STEM professional learning in early childhood education: a scoping review

    Article • Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education, June 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  12. Australian teachers’ views on how primary science education can be improved

    Article • The Australian Educational Researcher, May 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  13. Examining the Metropolitan and Non-metropolitan Educational Divide: Science Teaching Efficacy Beliefs and Teaching Practices of Australian Primary Science Educators

    Article • Research in Science Education, May 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  14. “What's the Big Idea?”: A qualitative analysis of the big ideas of primary science teachers

    Article • International Journal of Educational Research, January 2023, Elsevier

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  15. Relations Between Australian Primary Teachers’ Reported Professional Development Engagement and Their Science Teaching Practices and Efficacy Beliefs

    Article • Australian Journal of Teacher Education, January 2023, Edith Cowan University

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  16. A scoping review of interventions in primary science education

    Article • Studies in Science Education, December 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  17. Early childhood educators’ beliefs about mathematics education for children under three years of age

    Article • International Journal of Early Years Education, August 2022, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  18. Contextual influences on children's mathematical understandings

    Article • Learning Culture and Social Interaction, August 2022, Elsevier

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  19. Early Childhood Educators’ Beliefs and Confidence Regarding STEM Education

    Article • International Journal of Early Childhood, September 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  20. The Influence of Making Predictions on the Accuracy of Numerosity Estimates in Elementary-Aged Children

    Article • International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education, January 2021, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  21. Young Children's Understandings of Clocks at the Start of School

    Article • International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning, September 2020, University of Plymouth

    Dr Amy L MacDonald, Steve Murphy

  22. Mathematics education beliefs and practices of Under 3s educators in Australia

    Article • European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, September 2020, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  23. Sustaining STEM: A Framework for Effective STEM Education Across the Learning Continuum

    Article • January 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald, Steve Murphy

  24. Introduction

    Article • January 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald, Steve Murphy

  25. Making STEM Visible in Early Childhood Curriculum Frameworks

    Article • January 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  26. STEM Education Across the Learning Continuum

    Article • January 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald, Steve Murphy

  27. Mathematics Learning and Education from Birth to Eight Years

    Article • January 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  28. Effective Early Childhood STEM Education: Findings from the Little Scientists Evaluation

    Article • Early Childhood Education Journal, November 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  29. Towards an Understanding of STEM Engagement: a Review of the Literature on Motivation and Academic Emotions

    Article • Canadian Journal of Science Mathematics and Technology Education, July 2019, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald, Steve Murphy

  30. Mathematics education for children under four years of age: a systematic review of the literature

    Article • Early Years Journal of International Research and Development, May 2019, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald, Steve Murphy

  31. “These are my camera glasses”: Wearable Digital Video Glasses for Recording and Examining Young Children’s Social Interactions

    Article • Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association, September 2018, Pacific Early Childhood Education Research Association

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  32. Young children’s mathematical learning opportunities in family shopping experiences

    Article • European Early Childhood Education Research Journal, June 2018, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  33. An analysis of Australian STEM education strategies

    Article • Policy Futures in Education, May 2018, SAGE Publications

    Dr Amy L MacDonald, Steve Murphy

  34. STEM Practice in the Early Years

    Article • Creative Education, January 2018, Scientific Research Publishing, Inc,

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  35. Early mathematical competencies and later achievement: insights from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children

    Article • Mathematics Education Research Journal, November 2017, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  36. Using Children’s Photography in Early Childhood Mathematics Education Research

    Article • January 2017, SAGE Publications

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  37. Early mathematics achievement of boys and girls: Do differences in early self-regulation pathways explain later achievement?

    Article • Learning and Individual Differences, October 2016, Elsevier

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  38. A Strengths Approach to Supporting early Mathematics Learning in Family Contexts

    Article • Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, March 2016, SAGE Publications

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  39. Capacity Building of Early Career Researchers Through Cross-Institutional Mentoring

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  40. Reflections on the MERGA Research Review 2008–2011: Taking Stock

    Article • January 2016, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  41. Educators’ expectations and aspirations around young children’s mathematical knowledge

    Article • Professional Development in Education, March 2015, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  42. Mathematics and Transition to School

    Article • January 2015

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  43. Let’s Count: Early Childhood Educators and Families Working in Partnership to Support Young Children’s Transitions in Mathematics Education

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  44. Mathematics and Transition to School: Theoretical Frameworks and Practical Implications

    Article • January 2015, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  45. Parental influences on primary school children's mathematics achievement: insights from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children

    Article • Education 3-13, July 2014, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  46. Starting School: Synthesis and Analysis

    Article • August 2013, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  47. Predictors of numeracy performance in national testing programs: insights from the longitudinal study of Australian children

    Article • British Educational Research Journal, May 2013, Wiley

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  48. Researching with Young Children: Considering Issues of Ethics and Engagement

    Article • Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, January 2013, SAGE Publications

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  49. Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2008–2011

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald, Tracy Logan

  50. Early Childhood Mathematics Education

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  51. Introduction

    Article • January 2012, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald, Tracy Logan

  52. Young children’s photographs of measurement in the home

    Article • Early Years Journal of International Research and Development, September 2011, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  53. Developing measurement concepts within context: Children’s representations of length

    Article • Mathematics Education Research Journal, March 2011, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  54. Drawing Stories: The Power of Children's Drawings to Communicate the Lived Experience of Starting School

    Article • Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, September 2009, SAGE Publications

    Dr Amy L MacDonald

  55. Measurement, Children’s Understanding of

    Article • SAGE Publications

    Dr Amy L MacDonald