Two important goals of the NE-COMMIT are broadening the use of inquiry in mathematics in the New England area and creating a regional community of practitioners.  We will focus on these two goals in particular at this event. 

We welcome participants of any background using inquiry-based mathematics education as a pedagogical approach. We will continue our discussion about the role of inquiry in inclusive learning, an important connection that is ripe for further exploration and research.

The conference will take place at Smith College in Northampton, MA on October 24.  We are putting together a program to actively involve and engage all participants. 

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Program Details:  

The conference will actively involve and engage all participants throughout the following sessions (times are tentative):

• • •  9:30 - 10:00 am Registration and Breakfast

    • 10:00 - 11:30 am Plenary Session

    • 11:30 - 1:00 pm Lunch & Community Building

    • 1:00 - 3:15 pm Parallel Active Sessions (45 min blocks, 35min talks)

    • 3:30 - 4:30 pm Lightning Ideas / Networking Session

    • 5:00 - 7:00 pm Optional Dinner

Looking forward to connecting and learning with you!

The NE-COMMIT Fall Conference Organizing Committee:

• Zhanar Berikkyzy, Fairfield University, CT

• Jill Mastrocola, Boston College, MA

• Ileana Vasu, Smith College, MA

• Catherine McCune, Smith College, MA

• Elaine Gorom, Smith College, MA

• Christine von Renesse, Westfield State University, MA

Local Organizers:

• Catherine McCune, Smith College, MA

• Ileana Vasu, Smith College, MA

Acknowledgements: We are grateful to Mathematics Learning by Inquiry (MLI), the National Science Foundation, and Smith College.