In each edition of our Math Teachers' Circle, we'll engage in some mathematical problem solving activities and introduce one inquiry-driven course module appropriate for a middle or high school mathematics classroom and specifically linked to the New York Next Generation Learning Standards. Information about each session will be available here in advance. Food will be provided at each session.
Time & location:
- Each remaining session will be at Buffalo State College
- Each session will run 5:00 - 7:00pm
- Parking permits will be sent via e-mail to those who register. An online campus map of Buffalo State can be found here.
- Rooms vary according to date; see specific dates for room information. Parking in I-34 or I-35.
2019 Dates & topics:
- Thursday, March 14: Caudell Hall, room 110
- Topic: Percents Module, by Alexandra Edwards and Dyan Palmer, presented by Mary Plumb
- This module contains numerous activities to address the various fine points associated with the standards associated with percents. It is aimed mostly at grades 6 - 8.
- Thursday, April 11: SAMC, room 161
- Topic: Fortnite: Surviving the Storm!
- This is part of a collection of materials called Contextualizing Mathematics developed by Michael Pawlikowski and Lizzie Van Harken
- Thursday, May 9: Caudell Hall, room 110
- Topics: Writing and Solving Linear Equations, with Mary Beth Richey and Mary Plumb
- Also: Systems of Linear Equations module, with Mary Beth Richey
Past Events (fall 2018):
- Thursday, September 20 (5:00 - 7:00pm) @ Buffalo State
- Topic: Efficiency with Linear Equations module, with Mary Plumb.
- Room: SAMC 161. Parking in I-37 with permit
- Thursday, October 25 (5:00 - 7:00pm) @ SUNY Fredonia
- Topic: Contextualizing Mathematics: Fortnite Surviving the Storm, with Michael Pawlikowski and Lizzie Van Harken.
- Thursday, December 13 (5:00 - 7:00pm) @ Buffalo State
- Topic: Forms of Quadratic Equations with Mary Beth Richey
- There are Desmos activities in this module, so bring a laptop if desired.
- Room: SAMC 161. Parking in I-37 with permit
