Events of January 2009

South Bend Community School Corporation Consulting and Professional Development

Jan 9, 2009 – May 14, 2009

Working with administrators, curriculum leaders, and teachers, we identified ways to strenthen math instruction for students at many Title 1 Primary Centers in South Bend.

Math Academy and Family Math

Jan 11, 2009 – May 28, 2009

The Math Academy is a free program open to the public. Students of all ages can get help with homework, work on a guided independent study project, or try one of our hands-on math activities. On Sunday afternoons, the first hour of Math Academy features a Family Math activity to engage younger students in fun mathematics.

Lincoln Primary Center Class Visits

Jan 12, 2009 – May 14, 2009

During the spring of 2009, we observed classes and led hands-on activities in many classrooms at Lincoln Primary Center.

Coquillard Primary Center Class Visits

Jan 12, 2009 – May 14, 2009

During the spring of 2009, we observed classes and led hands-on activities in many classrooms at Coquillard Primary Center.

Perley Primary Center After School Adventure Origami Class

Jan 14, 2009 – Mar 11, 2009

During the spring of 2009, we led a weekly origami class as part of Perley Primary Center's After School Adventure program.

Math Studio at Sample Street Boys and Girls Club

Jan 15, 2009 – May 14, 2009

1st through 6th grade students at the Sample Street Boys and Girls Club stop by the Math Studio Room to try hands-on math activities. During the spring semester, our weekly sessions feature activities relating to fractions. We also offer other activities designed to strengthen computational skills and inspire student enthusiasm for math.

Advanced Mathematical Origami Class

Jan 18, 2009 – Apr 5, 2009

Explore the connection between math and origami! Use classic origami bases to create birds, fish, reptiles, and other animals. Construct polyhedra and create tessellations. Try your hand at inventing your own origami designs. Learn how math has revolutionized origami by extending the creative reach of folders. This class is for adults and children who have experience folding many different types of origami animals and shapes. Folds in this class will require patience and precision. The class is free of charge.

Navarre Intermediate Curriculum Leader Visits

Jan 20, 2009 – May 18, 2009

We meet periodically with math curriculum leaders at Navarre to discuss math professional development and student interventions.

Montessori Christian Science Night

Jan 20, 2009

Visitors to our station learned to fold Magic Pinwheels and Sonobe Polyhedra

St. Pius Class Presentations

Jan 23, 2009 – Feb 18, 2009

We presented an interactive talk about Chladni Patterns and Sophie Germain to St. Pius 3rd graders. We also assisted with judging the St. Pius Science Fair.

Grissom Middle School Class Presentations

Jan 23, 2009

Students at Grissom Middle School participate in a variety of math presentations.

Perley Primary Center Class Visits

Jan 27, 2009 – May 14, 2009

During the spring of 2009, we observed classes and led hands-on activities in many classrooms at Perley Primary Center.

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