Events of November 2007

Family Math Activity -- Voting Theory

Nov 3, 2007

Who will win? You decide as you rig elections and determine what vote counting methods are fair.

Lincoln Primary Center Teacher Workshop

Nov 7, 2007

During this teacher workshop, we try three math activities that build number sense and problem solving skills in kindergarten through fourth grade students.

Family Math Activity -- Bar Codes

Nov 10, 2007

Beep! Learn what those funny bars and numbers on packages mean.

South Bend Middle School Math Teacher Circle

Nov 13, 2007 – Dec 11, 2007

Dr. Julianne Turner, a Psychology Professor at Notre Dame, is in the third year of a research project that helps middle school math teachers to apply the principles of motivation theory and best practices in math education. We are attending two of the after-school sessions this fall to observe and to help answer math questions when they arise.

Grissom Middle School Teacher Workshop

Nov 16, 2007

This workshop involves teachers in a series of hands-on activities relating to polygons and polyhedra. Activities are designed to be used as enrichment in classrooms and in the after-school program. The approach we present reinforces basic geometry terminology and concepts, builds algebraic thinking and pattern finding, and draws students in through exciting and colorful projects.

Family Math Activity -- Pi

Nov 17, 2007

Join Sir Cumference on several adventures as we explore the wonders of the number Pi.