Mathematics Professional Development Days
Math Circles
Organized by the Mathematics Department-IC, Co-sponsored by TST BOCES
Organizers: Matt Thomas, Cristina Gomez
Oct 6th, Nov 3rd, Dec 1st (First Tuesday of the month)
4:00 – 6:00 pm, Williams 320, Ithaca College
Math Circles are a form of education outreach and enrichment in which faculty and teachers work
together on mathematical problems. The group comes together in an informal setting, after school,
to work on interesting problems or topics in mathematics. The Circle combines significant content
with a setting that encourages a sense of discovery and excitement about mathematics through
problem solving and interactive exploration. Ideal problems are low-threshold, high-ceiling; they offer
a variety of entry points and can be approached with minimal mathematical background, but lead to
deep mathematical concepts and can be connected to advanced mathematics. The work on these
problems presents a clear opportunity to see in action the Mathematical Practices from the Common
Core.
We are starting our math circles this year! We want to begin two math circles, one for elementary
teachers and one for middle school math teachers. We will be meeting at the same time with the
option of the both groups meeting together sometimes. Everybody is welcome. The problems and
activities will require minimal knowledge of particular math topics. The circles will meet on the first
Tuesday of the month for two hours. All meetings will be at IC.
Cost: $50. Teachers will receive 6 in-service hours when attending all meetings.
Questions: Cristina Gomez, cgomez@ithaca.edu, Phone 607-274-3058. Parking in Visitor Parking Lot
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