Ogochukwu Chidinso Anisiobi

Ogochukwu Anisiobi is a Ph.D. in Education student specializing in Learning Sciences in the School of Education at the University of Delaware. Her research interest focuses on students with mathematics learning difficulties. Her research centers around why students struggle with math, especially fractions, which is the foundational component of math education.

Ogochukwu holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria, along with a Post Graduate Diploma in Education from the National Open University of Nigeria, a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Delaware. Prior to her academic pursuits, she worked as a Primary school teacher at Ogbor Primary School, Ogidi, Anambra State, Nigeria, in collaboration with the Anambra State Universal Basic Education Board.

Ogochukwu’s research interest in addressing children’s learning difficulties in mathematics stems from the notable prevalence of math-related struggles among primary school pupils in Anambra State, Nigeria, particularly evident in their First School Leaving Certificate Examination results.

Education

• M.A., Education, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware, 2025
• M.Ed., Early Childhood and Primary Education, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, 2021
• B.A., Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria, 2012

Professional Experience

• Research Assistant in the Math Sense Lab, School of Education, University of Delaware, 2025-Present
• Teaching Assistant, School of Education, University of Delaware, 2024-2025
• Research Assistant in the Child’s Play Learning and Development Lab, School of Education, University of Delaware, 2024
• Research Assistant in the Social Emotional Learning Plus Lab, School of Education, University of Delaware, 2023
• Fourth Grade Teacher, Ogbor Primary School, 2018-2023
• Kindergarten Teacher, Victory Foundation School, 2014-2018
• Social Studies Teacher, Community Secondary School, 2013-2014

Publications

• Anisiobi, O.C., Dyson, N., & Jordan, N.C. (under review). Examining errors in fraction arithmetic among sixth-grade students with mathematics difficulties.
• Silla, E. M., Guba, T. P., Rodrigues, A., Anisiobi, O. C., Scanniello, A., & Barbieri, C. A. (under review). A systematic review of mathematical and motivational factors related to algebra performance.
• Guba, T. P., Anisiobi, O. C., Botello, M., Suchanec-Cooper, H., Dyson, N. I., & Jordan, N. C. (2025). Computation in Context: A Comparison of Fraction Story Problems and Symbolic Arithmetic. In Proceedings of the Annual Meeting of the Cognitive Science Society (Vol. 47).
• Anisiobi, O.C., Wadi B.C. & Ushang, G.I. (2021), Effect of PowerPoint Presentation on Pupils’ Interest and Academic Achievement in Public Primary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of All Research Education and Scientific Methods, 09(11), 76-81. www.ijaresm.com
• Anisiobi, O.C., & Obidike, N.D. (2020), Community Participation in Basic Education Delivery in Primary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeria. International Journal of Research, 07(02), 612-624. www.ijrjournal.com

Presentations

• Silla, E. M., Guba, T. P., Rodrigues, A., Anisiobi, O. C., Scanniello, A., & Barbieri, C. A. (2026, April). A systematic review of mathematical and motivational factors related to algebra performance. Paper Presentation at the American Educational Research Association 2026, LosAngeles, CA.
• Dyson, N., Guba, T. P., Anisiobi, O.C., Suchanec-Cooper, H., Botello, M. (2026, February). A Fraction Sense Intervention’s Impact on Errors and Attitudes of Sixth-Grade Students with Mathematics Difficulties. Paper Presented at the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators Symposium 2026, Portland, Oregon.
• Guba, T. P., Anisiobi, O.C., Botello, M., Suchanec-Cooper, H., Dyson, N., Jordan, N.C. (2025, July). Computation in Context: A Comparison of Fraction Story Problems and Symbolic Arithmetic. Poster Presented at CogSci 2025, San Francisco, CA.
• Anisiobi, O. C. (2025, April). Examining Errors in Fraction Arithmetic Among Sixth-Grade Students with Mathematics Difficulties. Poster Presentation at the Steele Symposium 2025, Newark, DE.
• Silla, E. M., Guba, T. P., Rodrigues, A., Anisiobi, O. C., Scanniello, A., & Barbieri, C. A. (2025, April). A systematic review of mathematical and motivational factors related to algebra performance. Paper Presentation at the Steele Symposium 2025, Newark, DE.
• Guba, T. P., Anisiobi, O.C., Botello, M., Suchanec-Cooper, H., Dyson, N., Jordan, N.C. (2025, March). Computation in Context: A Comparison of Fraction Word Problems and Symbolic Arithmetic. Poster presentation at Delaware Day 2025.
• Strickland, L., Stoffers, M., Anisiobi, O.C., Mykyta-Chomsky, R., Barnes, T. (2024, November). Collaborative Skills, Special Educator Well-Being, and Inclusive Learning Environments. Paper Presented at Social Emotional Learning 2024, Chicago, IL.
• Anisiobi, O.C.. Community Participation in Basic Education Delivery in Primary Schools in Anambra State, Nigeri. Presented at the School of Post Graduate Hall, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.
• Anisiobi, O.C.. A philosophical Critique of Gender Inequality in Nigerian Society. Presented to the Department of Philosophy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria.