Teacher Courses
Our courses for teachers are intended to encourage and support excellent teaching of mathematics. The courses are led by highly experienced instructors recognized for their record of outstanding teaching. All courses address both content and methods, and include a wealth of problems and examples. The sessions combine lecture, workshop, and interactive classroom discussion.
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More Enrichment for Math Enthusiasts, Course 1 (Register)
| When: | Tuesdays 5 - 7pm, Feb 28 - March 20, 2012.
Namely: 2/28, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20. |
| Where: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map). Room 312. |
| Instructor: | Gil Kessler. |
| Registration fee: | $75. |
When can 4 different Fibonacci numbers be the sides of a quadrilateral? What are the two smallest integer-sided triangles that agree in 5 parts [sides, angles], yet are not congruent? Ever prove things using “Mass Points”?
Gil Kessler will conduct a 4-session course extracted from the one he gave in February 2011. It is for high school and middle school math teachers interested in adding to their collection of ideas, problems, and puzzles for themselves and their students. The material can be used to enrich lessons and homeworks, as well as challenge math team members. The presentation will be at a level accessible to all, with content ranging from easy to impossible [just kidding!], but always enjoyable.
[This course is independent of any other enrichment courses.]
Math Team for Teachers (Register)
| When: | Saturdays 10am - 4pm, March 3 and March 10, 2012. Lunches will be provided. |
| Where: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map). Room 201. |
| Instructor: | Larry Zimmerman. |
| Registration fee: | $135. |
This mini course is designed for teachers who intend to coach/advise a Math Team, a Math Club, or a related extracurricular activity. It can also be taken by those who simply enjoy doing mathematics and solving Math Team type questions. Participants will learn how to conduct a Math Team, become acquainted with many different types of Math competitions, and get to know many of the sources and resources that are available
Some mathematical topics essential for Math Team will be presented, accompanied by a wealth of examples. We will examine ways of creating original problems to aid in the development of appropriate, effective practice materials. Techniques for training students, motivational devices, and philosophy of the Math Team experience will be addressed. Appreciation of problem solving is, of course, a key component. Special emphasis is placed upon potential for student growth as a consequence of Math Team.
The registration fee covers both sessions, and lunch on both days.
Past Courses
We had our first full course for teachers in Spring 2008. You can see the listing of past courses here.