Dr. Kedar Nepal

Dr. Kedar Nepal joined Mercer University in 2014 after earning a Ph.D. in mathematics with a specialization in undergraduate mathematics education from Oklahoma State University. He completed his high school, bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Nepal. Dr. Nepal teaches courses in the calculus sequence, differential equations, mathematical probability and statistics, and transition to advanced mathematics. Broadly speaking, his research interest is in the teaching and learning of lower division undergraduate mathematics courses. He is especially interested in students’ self-assessment and self-regulated learning behaviors.

Education

• Ph.D., Mathematics, with a specialization in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Oklahoma State University
• M.S., Applied Mathematics, Oklahoma State University
• M.S., Pure Mathematics, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
• B.S., Mathematics, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Specialty

Undergraduate mathematics education

Professional Interests

Dr. Nepal is interested in research in undergraduate mathematics education. He is particularly interested in how students self-assess and self-regulate their learning.

Other Interests

Dr. Nepal likes to travel and watch college football with friends and family. Recently, he has developed an interest in creating audio and visual learning content for pre-K students.

Recent Publications

• Nepal, K., Sharma R., Ghimire K, & Thapa, M. (2020) Self-Assessment Behavior in Mathematics Courses: A Function of Their Performance on Academic Assignments. Journal of Excellence in College Teaching. Journal of Excellence in College Teaching, 31 (3), 29-49
• Nepal, K., Paneru, K., & Basyal, D. (2020). Minor Treatment But Sizeable Impact: A Study on Calculus Students’ Usage of Web-based Homework. College Student Journal. College Student Journal, 54 (1), 43-56.
• Nepal, K., Sharma R., Ghimire K, & Thapa, M. (2019). Self-Assessment Accuracy of Undergraduate Mathematics Students on Academic Performance. MathAMATYC Educator, 10 (2), 20-27.
• Nepal, K., Sharma R., Kafle, R.C. (2018). Why Students Cannot Execute Their Own Global Plans. MathAMATYC Educator, 9(2), 39-46.
• Nepal, K., Ghimire, K., Sharma, R., & Thapa M. (2017). Self-assessment Behaviors of College Mathematics Students: A Preliminary Report. In (Eds.) T. Fukawa-Connelly, N. Infante, K. Keene, and M. Zandieh, Proceedings of the 20th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, San Diego, California.
• Nepal, K. (2016). Why Students Cannot Solve Problems: An Investigation of College Mathematics Students Problem Solving Processes by Studying their Global Plans and Execution Behaviors. In (Eds.) T. Fukawa-Connelly, N. Infante, K. Keene, and M. Zandieh, Proceedings of the 19th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
• Nepal, K. (2015). An Investigation of Beginning College Mathematics Instructors’ Teaching Philosophies, A Contributed Report. In (Eds.) T. Fukawa-Connelly, N. Infante, K. Keene, and M. Zandieh, Proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, San Diego, California.
• Nepal, K. (2014). An Exploration of Mathematics Graduate Teaching Assistants’ Teaching Philosophies, A Preliminary Report. In (Eds.) T. Fukawa-Connelly, N. Infante, K. Keene, and M. Zandieh, Proceedings of the 17th Annual Conference on Research in Undergraduate Mathematics Education, Denver, Colorado.

Contact Dr. Kedar Nepal

(478) 301-5132
nepal_k@mercer.edu
Office: Ware Hall, Room 214