Teacher Applications
Name; E-mail; School; State/Country; Course/Grade Level; Number of potential
students; reasons why this would be a good program for your students.
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Ralph J. Polley
rpolley@houstonisd.org
The Rice School/La Escuela Rice
TX
Algebra 1
8th
14 students
I do as much as possible to move students toward authentic math and problem solving
experiences. I have long been familiar with both Cynthia Lanius' work and the Math
Forum and I am confident that this will provide a useful enrichment/extension for my
students.
(Will not be able to participate due to scheduling problems)
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Jeff Koenig
mptennis@mail.com
Leona Jackson School
Paramount, CA
8th grade(and 1additional 6th grade accelerated)
10-20 students
This will be a rewarding experience for my student because it will further integrate
technology and math with their education and provide anotehr resource for students to
seek out help in mathematics
Would May 19th at 5:00 PST work???
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Nancy Johnson
njohnson@hopedale.k12.ma.us
Hopedale Junior- Senior High School
MA
9th grade
30 students
We currently use technology to further explore, and investigate new concepts as well as
to discover theorems that have been in place for many years. In addition, I am always
looking for new ways to help these students reach their potential by challenging them
with difficult problems that may be solved in different ways.
Yes, we should be able to participate in all four sessions on 5/12, 5/14, 5/17, and 5/19.
(Originally: Tuesday and Thursday, May 17th and May 19th from 8 to 9PM)
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Astra Zeno
azeno@houstonisd.org
Chrysalis Middle School
TX
Algebra I
8th grade
23 students
I think this opportunity would provide an excellent venue to expose my students to great
Algebra problems. My classroom is also the technology lab, and I feel that this
experience will provide me with ideas that integrate technology and Algebra I. Although
my students have been exposed to tutorials and practice-style computer based activities, I
am always looking for ways of utilizing the computer to promote higher order thinking. I
am really interested to see how the chat and whiteboard are used in the Algebra I
classroom.
Is there a time closer to 10am or 2pm CDT? I would prefer to do this during school
hours: 9Am to 2 PM. If you can find something during that time period I will get some
kids together to work on it. Class periods are 10:16-11:11 am; 1:40-2:35 pm or 3:30-4:30
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Patricia Daniel
pdmath@yahoo.com, pdaniel@atlanta.k12.ga.us
North Atlanta High School
GA
algebra & geometry
algebra- grade 9; geometry grade 10
10 students
The students enjoy competing at other meets, but have a hard time arranging timeand
transportation for face to face meets. They may enjoy using technology to overcome the
transportation issue!
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Mrs. Kathleen Bressler
kathleenhorgan@hotmail.com
Christian Heritage Academy
IL
8th grade Algebra
anywhere from 2 to 10 students-- whatever is best for your program
I am the sole math teacher in the junior high. As a result, my resource base for
challenge and enrichment for the problem-solvers of the class is limited. I have some
exceptionally curious learners who would eat up an experience like this. They are
creative, out-of-the-box thinkers, who enjoy finding various ways with classmates to
solve the problem. This would force these mathematicians to communicate clearly (a
weakness for students to whom the answer just "appears") and explain their thinking.
Tuesday, May 10, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Thursday, May 12, 3
p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Tuesday, May 17, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern
Daylight Time (EDT), Thursday, May 19, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
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Carolyn Rukas
CRukas@cchsnet.org
Catholic Central HS
WS
9th grade (or 8 & 9)
15-35 students
We have limited availability of technology at our school. It would provide students with
the opportunity to use the computers for a real learning experience. We are a very small
school and it would provide my students with the opportunity to interact with students
from outside of our small town.Both myself and my students could learn from the
"teamwork" experience.
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m (CDT) would work best for my 15 students. Any dates in May
should work.
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Kathleen Cagle
dkaeh@aol.com
Algebra
freshman algebra kids
May 6th, May 13th, May 18th and May 20th at 2:45 pm (central time)
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Carol Fisher
cfisher@cps.k12.il.us
National Teachers Academy - Professional Development School
8th grade
6-8 students
First, opportunities to integrate technology are always important for me to explore.
Second, I would like to give my more advanced students something challenging. Third,
it is important for my students, most of whom are geographically isolated the opportunity
to interact with other students.
My students are from an economically disadvantaged community and do not have access
to computers outside of school. If there will be any groupings that would allow my
students to interact any time between 8:30 and 2:30 CDT I would love to have them
participate. GldnApl@aol.com
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Sandy Balis
sbalis@shelton.org
Shelton Upper School
TX
Geometry
9th grade
2 students
They are very bright and go to a small school where they do not get many opportunities
to be challenged, They both have entered the Texas State Math League Contests which I
administer. They rank one and two in the school over students taking higher level
courses.
If possible some time around 4:00 on May 10th or 12th would work better for my
students. Our classes end at 4:00. One of the students needs to leave by 5:45 for drivers
education. This is in Dallas, Texas so it is CDT. In other words starting at 3:00 EDT.
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Jason Bershatsky
jason_bershatsky@mercersburg.edu
Mercersburg Academy (Boarding school)
PA
honors geometry class
9th and 10th grade
up to 10 students
"I think that this would be an exciting opportunity for these students, they have fairly
strong math skills and appreciate the challenge of working on a difficult problem. They
would enjoy working with other students on exciting math problems" I am not sure how
many kids I will be able to have each night. Hopefully, I will be able to have the entire
class at least once, but I can pretty much guarantee that I will have at least 4,5 each night
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Ellen K. Larter
elarter@access.k12.wv.us
Warwood School
WV
8th grade Algebra I - MathCounts
4 students
The students that I would like to enroll have been practicing with my Mathcounts teams
since the 6th grade and they are very good problem solvers. They placed 2nd in our
Chapter competition for Mathcounts and placed 7th in the state. I would love them to be
able to collaborate with others students from around the nation. I think they would
benefit from discussing problems with students who may solve problems in a different
way or have a different approach. These students are very mature and work well with
others. We currently collaborate with students from other schools to work on Mathcounts
problems and I think this would help take them to the next level. I hope you consider
my students for the Virtual Math Teams.
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J Thompson
jthom@interact.ccsd.net
Hyde Park Middle School
NV
7th grade
10 students
I have many students that use technology, and are strong mathematicly.
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Craig Russell
hcrussel@uni.uiuc.edu
University of Illinois Laboratory High School
IL
I have three students interested; one is nearly finished with his Geometry course, the
other two are finishing Algebra 1.
All three are probably available for the "option 1" time slot, but two would prefer to do
5:00 - 6:00 PM, EDT (4:00 - 5:00 CDT) if there are other schools who would be available
then.
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Butler, Mona K.
mbutler@kleinisd.net
TX
Algebra 1 and 2
9, 10, 11 grades
up to 90 students
My main interest in education is showing how integrating technology into the regular
classroom is a positive experience for both the learner and the educator. I have taught
Staff Development around the country for 12 years prior to returning to the classroom on
exactly how this integration can take place
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Maria Elena Kennedy
cristore@gte.net
Citrus College
CA
Calculus
1 student
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Jettie Greene
jgreene@angletonisd.net
Angleton High School
TX
7 students:
Lauro Lopez 12:25-1:30;
Ericka Gonzales 12:25-1:30;
Chris Casey is 1:36-2:26;
Audra Watson 1:36-2:26;
Anthony Menchaca 2:32-3:22;
Cynthia Barrera
2:32-3:22;
Alma Almanza
2:32-3:22
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Raelynn Kershner
rokballard@tnp.more.net
Ballard R-II School
MI
9th & 10th
7 students
We are a small school in a rural area--our kids don't have many opportunities to interact
with students of different backgrounds & experiences. I have students who are good
problem solvers, but they function within a closed setting--it would be valuable to them
to see how students from other schools "attack" problems. I would like them to improve
their communication skills as well--communicating with the universal language of math
in addition to "colloquial" ways they've come to explain math concepts.
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Diane Warren
dwarren@logan.k12.nj.us
NJ
8th grade
6 students
This would be a great experience for our students because they will be able to work with
others around the country which iss something that rarely get to do, it will allow them to
apply Algebra concepts they have been working with during the school year, and will
require them to use technology with their math work.
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M Schreiber
mschreiber@rondout.k12.ny.us
Rondout VAlley High School
NY
9th (Math A - Algebra) and 10th (Math A/B)
25 students
Our school is in the process of "going to" block scheduling next year. At this time, our
math department is attending workshops and planning sessions to expand our skills for
teaching in a longer time period. Working with teams of students on collaborative
problems and projects would be a welcome expansion to our current way of "doing
math." We also have access to a recently purchased white board and would love the
chance to really use it creatively. Our students would love the chance to explore new
technology and get to know others outside our upstate New York community.
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Terri Emerick
temerick@jgsc.k12.in.us
John Glenn High School
IN
9-12th grades
"I have 80 students enrolled in Geometry (I could do a smaller group if necessary). I
noticed that the sessions are one hour long. Our class periods are only 50 minutes long.
If time poses a problem, I would only have only one class participate and ask teachers
to accept students late to their next class."
"John Glenn is a small rural community. We have about 500 student in our high school.
I use collaborative learning on a daily basis in my classes. Partnering with student from
other states would allow my student to see beyond the confines of this small town. It
would also be a great extension to the collaborative work we already
do in class. I try, as much as possible, to include real-life applications of Geometry. All
of the above, and exposure to non-routine problems would help me to open the eyes of
my corporation to the opportunities that technology can bring to a math classroom."
It is not possible for me to meet outside the school day, so I will have to choose Option
#3. The time period that works for me is !0:23 a.m. - 11:23 a.m. Central Time. I agree
with the terms laid out in the e-mail.
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David DeSalvo
ddesalvo@standrews-de.org
St. Andrew's School
DE
grades 9 and 10
4 – 10 students
It would help my students engage with others in the collaborative process with regard to
problem-solving in mathematics. It would encourage and help develop good
communication skills, i.e. clarity of thought, analysis, organization, reflection, and
expression both verbally and in writing. It would introduce students to new uses of
technology, i.e. through the internet, computer software, etc.
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Rebecca Poe
rspoe@peoplescom.net
Winnsboro HS
TX
9th grade
3 students
All three have a growing interest in learning mathematical concepts; and using
technology to increase their understanding and improve their problem solving skills.
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Jennifer Buck
jbuck@elsd.org, jdfritz@alltel.net
Hughesville Junior Senior High School
PA
8th grade Honors Alg1/Geometry
40 students
I think this would be a great opportunity for some of my students to interact with peers
from all over the world that are working at the same level. It helps students realize that
math is universal, and it would provide a new opportunity that they have not experienced
before.
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Dianne Klabechek
dklabechek@shaker.k12.nh.us
Belmont Middle School Belmont NH
NH
7th grade
15 students
I think this would be great for my advanced math class to give them an opportunity to
stretch beyond their small community setting and experience the thinking of others.
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Susie Lewis
lewiss@countryday.net
Cincinnati Country Day School
OH
7th grade
4 or 8 students
These students love challenging math problems!
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John Kitney
kitneyj@kingston.net
Bayridge Secondary School
Kingston, ONTARIO, CANADA
11 (3rd year of 4 year high school curriculum)
4 to 6 students
I think this is an excellent opportunity for a group of highly motivated students to
connect with peers from different backgrounds. The idea that they can use today's
technology in such an innovative manner will be very stimulating and serve them well
in the future. As well as expanding their horizons, this experience will encourage
collaborative work in a problem solving environment. This is certainly a very valuable
employability skill.
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James Shapiro
golf_coach@yahoo.com
Co-chair of the math department at Santa Cruz Valley Union High School
Eloy, AZ
9th-10th, our Algebra 1 and Algebra 2 students
12-16 students
I am very interested in putting together a team to work on your project. Naturally, I
would like to know more about the project, but the thought of having some of our
students involved with others across the country is really great. We are a small, rural
school with limited budgets and limited experiences outside of our area. It would be
beneficial to our students to 1)see that students are pretty much the same everywhere and
2)be challenged in areas of mathematics that we do not always have the luxury of
creating during an ever-demanding curriculum.
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Mark Dwyer
dwyerm@chatham.k12.ny.us
Chatham High School
Chatham, NY
9th grade Algebra I
8 – 12 students
I have several students who have shown a solid understanding of Algebra and attempt
every extra problem I can pose. Many have come up with interesting answers or created
different scenarios within the original problem. I also believe the opportunity to interact
with students around the country is valuable to my students.
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Craig Levin
levin@aaps.k12.mi.us
Community High School
Ann Arbor, MI
geometry and advanced (2nd year) algebra
freshmen and sophomore students
10 to 12 students
Most of our upperclassmen students tend to be autonomous learners, but this process
sometimes takes some time and opportunities like this one. Many classes at Community
are project-based which involve lots of planning, discussion and evaluation. By the time
they graduate, our students are very much ready for the challenges of college and the
world. I would be happy to supervise these students or maybe just meet with them once
a week to check in on their progress.
www.craigsmathsite.com
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Joyce Eveland
evelandj@aea15.k12.ia.us
Sigourney Jr/Sr High School
IA
9-10th grade.
8 students
Being a small rural high school my math loving students do not have access to likeminded young people. They will be doing higher-level mathematics via the Iowa
Communications Network or Internet so this would be a good introduction to
communicating with technology
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JoAnne Brown
joabrown@access.k12.wv.us
Algebra
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Murrel Brewer Hoover
mhoover@access.k12.wv.us
Project MERIT Program Coordinator - WV Department of Ed
WV
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Maria Elena Becerra
mebguer@aol.com
Webb Middle School
TX
7th and 8th grades
15 students
My students are in the English Language Learners Academy in our school. It would be a
good experience for them to see that they are learning the same NCTM set standards as
other in the country as well as experience something unique that they can take to high
school.
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Marc Lonoff
lonoff@earthlink.net
Englewood Achievement Academy
IL
I teach introductory algebra to at-risk students in an inner city high school
I could have up to six students working in my classroom
Some of my better students might benefit from this pilot program but I am reluctant to
give them problems way beyond their capabilities. Would I play any role as teacher
(giving hints or help) or would all the activity be through the computer? Would there be
followup activity with the six students afterwards to discuss their experiences and
review the work? Is followup planned or optional or discouraged?
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Faruk Kassam
farukkassam@aol.com
Bramalea Secondary School
Bramalea, Ontario, Canada
10th grade
4 students
Learning Problem-Solving, team building and on-line experience.
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Pallavi Shah
Shah_Pallavi@cupertino.k12.ca.us
Joaquin Miller Middle School
CA
Algebra I about 10 students (majority 7th graders and one 8Th grader) Geometry about
10 students (Eight 8th graders and two 7th graders)
7 & 8 - 8 (nearing end of Algebra 1 course, enrolling in Geometry next fall); possibly
others in Geometry.
I teach a problem solving class that students take in addition to their regular math class.
This opportunity will be a natural extension of the class. We do an online problem
solving class every Friday. My class meets from 9:35 to 10:28 AM everyday of the
week. Ideally that would be the best time for us to meet with other team members. We
cannot meet on Friday.
I think that this is a valuable experience for my students because
* they will get to see different ways to solving a problem
* they will be able to recognize efficient ways of solving problems
* as a result they will be ale to recognize their own strength and weaknesses
* which in turn will motivate them to increase their mathematical knowledge
* they will be able to meet other mathematically talented people and make new friends
Students are interested in math and in virtual community; this seems like a good
combination of both.
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Sandra Cap and Gary Tesinsky
sandrac_60514@yahoo.com
Keller
IL
7th/8th grade - gifted
25-30 eligible students enrolled in Algebra I and high school Geometry. Since we would
meet after school, the number will vary depending on how many parents could pick
students up later than the regular school time.
They will be able to refine their skills in solving open-ended problems, "meeet" students
from different geographic locations, prepare themselves for higher level math in high
school.
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Margo Kavanaugh
pi314314@aol.com
Oliver McCracken Middle School
IL
8th
8 students (however, this is a very busy time for 8th graders and our graduation is at the
end of May--so not sure if the time will work out correctly)
We have a very rigorous math program which emphasizes concepts, problem solving and
skills. We are a "League of Nations" school district where 84 different first languages are
spoken at home. Last year our students scored 30% over the state average in the 8th
Grade Standardized Math test. This score is comparable to the high-end economic
districts in the state, though we would probably be classified as lower middle class. For
three years in a row our school participated in the state finals for Science Olympiad.
Students are highly motivated, enthusiastic and like a good challenge. I think they would
benefit from participating in math which challenges their creativity and problem solving.
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Beth Lazerick
Bethlaz@aol.com, Beth.lazerick@saintandrewsschool.net
Saint Andrews School
FL
9-10th grades
4-12 students
Depending on the timing, this is the end of the year and some students would enjoy this
type of challenge.
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Kaya Tunzi
tunzik23@yahoo.com
South Africa
Mathematics
11 students
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No Info
nayakrakesh@sify.com
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Tom Platt
tomplatt57@btinternet.com
Greenock Academy
Scotland
Participation with students from USA would be quite exciting for our children. We
would,of course, need to check on precisel what is contained in "Algebra I or high
school Geometry" but using some of my knowledge of your systems in the USA, I don't
think that it would be a problem. The time difference might be the biggest problem
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Muhammad Rizwan Qaiser
m.rizwanqaiser@gmail.com
Quaid-i-Azam University
Pakistan
Masters
10 students
yes,but rather excellent
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Anita Savva
asavva@aisc.ac.cy
The Amercian International School in Cyprus
Cyprus
Algebra 1 to
eighth grade students
It sounds interesting, however with a seven hour difference between eastern time and our
time it might be difficult.
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Ms Latha Vanamali
latamali@yahoo.com
Hiranandani Foundation School
India
10th grade
4 students
This will help my students to get to know different kinds of problems. This will help
them if they are interested in studying abroad.
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Halit Akdeniz
halitak79@yahoo.com
Pi Egitim
Ankara/ Turkey
8th grade
6 students
They will learn much things about maths while working with a team
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Dorairaj.S
dorairajs@vsnl.com
Bookworm Tutorials
I will be away on a holiday to The Netherlands from tomorrow for three weeks and will
be avialable in the addresss sitaram_dorairaj@yahoo.com
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Vidyamanohara Sharma
vidyamanohar@yahoo.com
India
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sima aghakhani
enjoymath2001@yahoo.com
kherad
iran-tehran
1st year in HighSchool
8 students
I think this would be good experience because my students are interested to this
activitties and this school is a private and for intelligence students . they like to solve
unknown problems
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Ojoye Samsideen
dejyojo@yahoo.com
Africa
The days selected are okay by us but the problem is with the timing.We shall be glad if
you can put us in a group that will allow the students to participate in the programme as
from 1500GMT AND 1700GMT.
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Cihan Mert
mertcihan@yahoo.com
Private Demirel College
(Republic of) Georgia
9,10,11 grades
7 students
Already you haven given some good reasons for the program.so i am agreed with them.
Shortly, it is via internet and international.
We have time problem i mean we want it for our students after school but it it in the very
early morning. we want like 15:00 according to our time zone which is UTC+4.
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Labair
labair_aek@yahoo.fr
hight school
Algeria
7 students? 7th grade?
It would a intersting experience for my students because it's a new for me.
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Shirley Z. Paran
shie_sz@yahoo.com
Lupon Vocational High School
Philippines
third year (junior high school)
5 students
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Valerian ANTOHE
valerian_antohe@yahoo.com
Pedagogical High School "D.P.Perpessicius"
Braila ROMANIA
4 students
I'd like to have contacts between Maths in Romania and Maths in USA
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Arundhati Mukherjee
samarun@vsnl.com
Centre for Pedagogical Studies in Mathematics
Calcutta, India
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Mr ahmadi
farhan580@yahoo.com
jahad high school
Iran
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dheeraj chhajed
dheerj@sancharnet.in
guru nanak public school, udaipur
rajastha (india)
10 grade & 10+2
10- 20 students
this is a new experience for me and my all students to contact the out side of the nation.
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May Salang
disay5@yahoo.com
Philippines
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A.S.Muktibodh
amukti2000@yahoo.com
Mohota Science College
India
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Sharad Gaikwad
sharadvg40@hotmail.com
Academy For Engineers
Maharashtra, India
10 students
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Mabel Goh
goh_kim_hiang_mabel@moe.edu.sg
Queenstown Secondary School
Singapore
Secondary Two (14 year olds)
20 students
This is in line with our Mathematics departmental vision to develop Confident Learners,
Innovative Problem-Solvers (CLIPS).
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No info
safakozcan@icqmail.com
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