During late June and all of July, we partnered with the University of Notre Dame to offer a Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program in mathematical modeling. The overall purpose of the course was to introduce math teachers to a range of mathematical models, and to examine modeling requirements in the new Common Core State Standards for high school mathematics. After exploring a range of types of mathematical models, teachers worked in groups to create their own models on a topic of their choice. The course included 20 three-hour sessions, seven lunch presentations and discussion sessions with participants from other disciplines, and creating presentations for the RET@ND Symposium.
Dates: Jun 20, 2011 – Aug 22, 2011
Notre Dame Community Building
