Events of September 2015

Navajo Nation Math Circle Mentoring

Sep 8, 2015 – Oct 6, 2015

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

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

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

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

We brought an origami activity for patients in the children's ward at Memorial Hospital.

School City of Mishawaka Workshop

Sep 29, 2015

Amanda conducted a day-long workshop for new K-6 High Ability math teachers in School City of Mishawaka.