Events of August 2009
- Project NeXT Session on K-12 Outreach
- Aug 5, 2009
-
Project NeXT invited us to participate on the panel for the K-12
Outreach Session during Math Fest in Portland, Oregon. We presented
an overview of the needs of K-12 school districts that can be
addressed by mathematicians. We also outlined our outreach efforts
to South Bend area schools as well as our public outreach
programs.
- SIGMAA on Circles Presentation
- Aug 8, 2009
-
The SIGMAA on Circles invited us to present during their session at
Math Fest in Portland, Oregon. We gave an overview of our work with
schools and our outreach efforts. We also shared Math Circle topics
that have proven to be popular with upper elementary and middle
school students in our programs.
- South Bend Community School Corporation Consulting and Professional Development
- Aug 17, 2009 – Dec 15, 2009
-
Working with administrators, curriculum leaders,
and teachers, we identified ways to strengthen
math instruction for students at many Title 1
Primary Centers in South Bend.
- Math and Technology Academy
- Aug 17, 2009 – Dec 17, 2009
-
The Math and Technology Academy is a free program open to the
public. Students of all ages can get help with homework, work on
a guided independent study project, or try one of our hands-on
math activities.
- New York City Math Circle Consultation
- Aug 18, 2009
-
Jesse Johnson, a teacher who is forming a new Math Circle in
New York City, asked for some information about leading a Math
Circle class on tessellations for high school students.
- School City of Mishawaka Consulting and Professional Development
- Aug 24, 2009 – Dec 20, 2009
-
Working with administrators and teachers, we supported the
implementation of a new math program for high-ability students in
4th through 6th grades at all seven elementary schools. We also
worked with John Young Middle School teachers to examine math
instruction at the middle school level.
- Meeting with Advanced Twin Branch 6th Graders
- Aug 24, 2009 – Aug 25, 2009
-
Amanda met with two 6th grade students in Caryn Ellison's classroom
at Twin Branch Elementary School in Mishawaka. The two students are
ready to launch into an algebra book that requires the use of a
graphing calculator. Amanda oriented the students to the use of the
TI-83 graphing calculator and met with Caryn briefly the following
evening to answer additional questions that emerged.
- Apprentice Academy Basic Math Classes
- Aug 25, 2009 – Oct 8, 2009
-
This 30 hour basic math class is designed to assist skilled workers
displaced by the recent economic downturn to sharpen basic math
skills including fractions, problems solving, and basic algebra.
Students earn credit hours through Vincennes University.
