Working with administrators, curriculum leaders,
and teachers, we identified ways to strengthen
math instruction for students at many Title 1
Primary Centers in South Bend.
Working with administrators and teachers, we supported the
implementation of a new math program for high-ability students in
4th through 6th grades at all seven elementary schools. We also
worked with John Young Middle School teachers to examine math
instruction at the middle school level.
The Math and Technology 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.
As an active member of the national SIGMAA on Math Circles, we
presented two activities as part of the session at the Joint Math
Meetings in San Francisco. About 30 students and adults participated
in our One-Cut Theorem and Sona Designs activities.
Each semester, we tackle a community research project and write
up our results. This semester we are investigating different
bases, including fractional bases, using Jim Tanton's exploding
boxes approach.
