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2009 Mathematics Game - The Math Forum (30 December, 2008)

Use the digits in the year 2009 and the operations +, -, x, ÷, ^ (raised to a power), sqrt (square root), and ! (factorial), along with grouping symbols, to write expressions for the counting numbers 1 through 100. This year we will also allow the use of decimal points and double-digit numbers. Submissions open January 1 and the first solutions will be posted February 1, 2009.

 

Victoria Miles's Mathematics Lessons (19 December, 2008)

Victoria Miles created these lessons to guide students' mathematical discoveries by capturing their attention with interactive programs or applets. The lessons, for grades 6-8, are based on the Massachusetts State math standards, which are based on the national (NCTM) standards. Victoria shared these lessons with the Math Forum, and developed "Exploring Distance, Rate, and Time" while she was taking one of our NSDL Online Workshops.

 

NSDL Online Workshops (6 December, 2008)

The Math Forum has been hosting a series of online workshops for teachers who work with students in 5th through 9th grade. Teachers will explore the Math Tools digital library and several software tools that contribute in some way to mathematical understanding, problem solving, reflection and discussion. Applications are now open for:

Using Technology and Problem Solving to Build Algebraic Reasoning

January 12 - February 23, 2009

Overview ||  Dates for 2008-2009 || Application

Technology Tools for Thinking and Reasoning about Probability

January 12 - February 23, 2009

Overview ||  Dates for 2008-2009 || Application

The Math Forum, Amazon.com and Target Online (5 December, 2008)

Many Math Forum community members regularly shop online at Amazon.com and/or Target. If you add one small extra step, you can help the Math Forum.

Just bookmark or select our page as a "favorite" in your browser. The next time you start to shop online, first click through the "amazon.com" or "Target" icons on our page. If you then purchase anything at either site, a little revenue will come our way, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your help!

Online Professional Development Courses (26 November, 2008)

The Math Forum @ Drexel is pleased to announce the winter schedule of online courses moderated by our professional staff:

Problem Solving Strategies

led by Stephen Weimar

January 15 - February 25

PoW Class Membership: Resources & Strategies for Effective Implementation

led by Suzanne Alejandre

January 15 - February 25

Moving Students from Arithmetic to Algebra

led by Ellen Clay

January 21 - March 3

Teaching Mathematics with the Problems of the Week

led by Claire Mead

January 22 - March 4

The Math Forum's Problem Solving Process

led by Suzanne Alejandre

January 22 - March 4

Massachusetts Computer Using Educators (MassCUE) (19-20 November, 2008)

Parker Molden exhibited at the conference in Sturbridge, Massachusetts.

 

California Mathematics Council - South (CMC-South) (7-8 November, 2008)

Suzanne Alejandre and Stephen Weimar presented and exhibited at the conference in Palm Springs, California.

 

Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England (ATMNE) (6-7 November, 2008)

Claire Mead presented at the conference in Portland, Maine.

 

Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics (PCTM) (5-7 November, 2008)

Troy P. Regis exhibited at the conference in Split Rock, Pennsylvania.

 

IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute (6 November, 2008)

The 2009 Summer Session of the IAS/Park City Mathematics Institute will be held in Park City, Utah, from June 28 - July 18, 2009. Visit the IAS/PCMI Applications and Information site before January 28, 2009, to apply.

 

Free Mentoring Opportunities (31 October, 2008)

Mentor groups will be providing feedback to submitters in Problems of the Week over the next several weeks:
    Math Fundamentals from November 10 through December 7
    Pre-Algebra from November 17 through 30

 

The North Carolina Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCCTM) 2008 State Mathematics Conference (30-31 October, 2008)

Stephen Weimar presented and exhibited at the conference in Greensboro, North Carolina.

 

Pennsylvania Association of Elementary & Secondary School Principals (PAESSP) 2008 Conference (19-21 October, 2008)

Richard Tchen exhibited at the conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

 

T³ Regional Conference (10-11 October, 2008)

Suzanne Alejandre and Lillian Ray exhibited at the conference in Wilmington, Delaware.