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Events of 2015
- Math Support for SBCSC Career and Technical Education
- Jan 12, 2015
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On a weekly basis, we offered math support for students in South Bend
Community School Corporation's Entrepreneurship, Welding, and Building
Trades Programs. In addition to helping to strengthen algebra and
other math skills needed by students, we provided weekly hands-on
activities designed to show the importance of math in daily life and
to improve conceptual understanding of various math concepts. In
addition to this work with students, we also led professional
development workshops for the instructors of a wide range of Career
and Technical Education courses.
- Science Enrichment at Hebrew Day School
- Jan 14, 2015 – May 20, 2015
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This semester, Andrea met with two students twice a week for science
enrichment.
- Mobile Math Circle -- Orbit-Stabilizer Theorem
- Feb 2, 2015
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Amanda traveled to the University of South Alabama to present to the
Mobile Math Circle. Approximately 70 middle school and high school
students participated in a hands-on session about the Orbit-Stabilizer
Theorem. Students used pipe cleaners to construct cubes and squares with
a white or black pony bead at each vertex. We used these objects to
investigate the symmetries of each shape, to consider which symmetries
fix which colorings, and to ultimately determine how many different
colorings are possible.
- Private and Charter School Consulting and Professional Development
- Aug 1, 2015 – Dec 19, 2015
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Working with administrators, curriculum leaders, and teachers, we
identified ways to strengthen math instruction for K-12 students at
Veritas Academy, Mishawaka Catholic Schools, St. Adalbert's School,
Career Academy and Success Academy. We also worked remotely with Notre
Dame Trustey Family STEM Teaching Fellows from Catholic schools around
the country. Sixteen middle school math teachers submitted videos of
lessons they led and received written feedback from our staff members.
- Tutoring and Mentoring Students
- Aug 1, 2015 – Dec 18, 2015
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We met with several students and teachers during the semester on an
individual basis. In some cases, we provided independent study guidance
for advanced coursework for students. We also met individually with
students who are struggling with math coursework in school.
- Math Circle Sessions at MathFest
- Aug 5, 2015 – Aug 8, 2015
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During MathFest in Washington D.C., Amanda supported the National
Association of Math Circles by staffing the booth and teaching
participants how to construct origami polyhedra.
- Math Support for SBCSC Career and Technical Education
- Aug 13, 2015 – Dec 19, 2015
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On a weekly basis, we offered math support for students in South
Bend Community School Corporation's Entrepreneurship, Welding, and
Building Trades Programs. In addition to helping to strengthen
algebra and other math skills needed by students, we provided
weekly hands-on activities designed to show the importance of
math in daily life and to improve conceptual understanding of
various math concepts. In addition to this work with students, we
also led several half-day professional development workshops
for instructors of a wide range of Career and Technical
Education courses.
- Changes in Mathematics Education Talk For Mishawaka Kiwanis
- Aug 13, 2015
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Amanda presented a talk on changes in mathematics education for members
of the Mishawaka Kiwanis Club during their breakfast meeting. The talk
included a discussion of reasons for changing educational philosophies
encapsulated in the new math standards, and was followed by a question
and answer session from the audience.
- South Bend Community School Corporation Consulting and Professional Development
- Aug 18, 2015 – Dec 19, 2015
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Working with administrators, curriculum leaders, and teachers, we
identified ways to strengthen math instruction for students at Primary
and Intermediate Centers in South Bend.
- Math Support for SBCSC Career and Technical Education
- Aug 24, 2015 – Dec 19, 2015
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On a weekly basis, we offered math support for students in South
Bend Community School Corporation's Entrepreneurship, Welding, and
Building Trades Programs. In addition to helping to strengthen
algebra and other math skills needed by students, we provided
weekly hands-on activities designed to show the importance of
math in daily life and to improve conceptual understanding of
various math concepts. In addition to this work with students, we
also led several half-day professional development workshops
for instructors of a wide range of Career and Technical
Education courses.
- Navajo Nation Math Circle Mentoring
- Sep 8, 2015 – Oct 6, 2015
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During the fall, Amanda met over the phone with upper elementary
teachers at Tsehootsooi Middle School. We reviewed approaches to
fractions and prepared teachers to coordinate a Math Wrangle on fraction
problems for their students.
- National Association of Math Circles Training Workshop
- Sep 10, 2015 – Sep 12, 2015
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During a mentoring workshop for new Math Circle leaders, Amanda led a
demonstration session on cultivating mathematical creativity for the
Rocky Mountain Math Teachers' Circle, which was observed by new Math
Circle leaders participating in the training workshop.
- Career and Technical Education Conference
- Sep 25, 2015
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Amanda presented to Career and Technical Education instructors and
coordinators from around Indiana during a CTE Education Conference in
Indianapolis. During the session, Amanda shared the initatives we have
led in partnership with the South Bend Community School Corporation
Career and Technical Education program.
- Linear Algebra Study Group
- Sep 27, 2015 – Dec 13, 2015
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During the fall semester, Amanda participated in a Linear Algebra study
group along with three Math Circle instructors from around the country.
The group reviewed Linear Algebra to obtain a deeper understanding of
the subject and to prepare for future Math Circles on this topic.
- Origami for Children at Memorial Hospital
- Sep 28, 2015 – Nov 23, 2015
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We brought an origami activity for patients in the children's ward at
Memorial Hospital.
- School City of Mishawaka Workshop
- Sep 29, 2015
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Amanda conducted a day-long workshop for new K-6 High Ability math
teachers in School City of Mishawaka.
