Events of January 2009
- South Bend Community School Corporation Consulting and Professional Development
- Jan 9, 2009 – May 14, 2009
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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.
- Math Academy and Family Math
- Jan 11, 2009 – May 28, 2009
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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.
- Coquillard Primary Center Class Visits
- Jan 12, 2009 – May 14, 2009
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During the spring of 2009, we observed classes and led hands-on
activities in many classrooms at Coquillard Primary Center.
- Lincoln Primary Center Class Visits
- Jan 12, 2009 – May 14, 2009
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During the spring of 2009, we observed classes and led hands-on
activities in many classrooms at Lincoln Primary Center.
- Perley Primary Center After School Adventure Origami Class
- Jan 14, 2009 – Mar 11, 2009
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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
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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
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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
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We meet periodically with math curriculum leaders at Navarre to
discuss math professional development and student interventions.
- Montessori Christian Science Night
- Jan 20, 2009
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Visitors to our station learned to fold Magic Pinwheels and Sonobe Polyhedra
- St. Pius Class Presentations
- Jan 23, 2009 – Feb 18, 2009
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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
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Students at Grissom Middle School participate
in a variety of math presentations.
- Perley Primary Center Class Visits
- Jan 27, 2009 – May 14, 2009
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During the spring of 2009, we observed classes and led hands-on
activities in many classrooms at Perley Primary Center.
