Math Teachers’ Circles are an opportunity for middle level teachers and mathematicians to get together and work on some really interesting mathematics. The key component of these meetings is to have fun. We will engage in problem solving activities to increase confidence and provide classroom activities. Dinner is provided.
For other information about the Central Nebraska Math Teachers' Circle, contact Dr. Ford at 865-8553 or fordpl@unk.edu. For a flyer to post at your school, Click Here . For information on Math Teachers' Circles across the country Click Here (American Institute of Mathematics).
Below is a list of the topics covered in the 2009-10 school year.
| Meeting date |
Time |
Location |
Speaker |
Topic |
October 13 (Tuesday)
|
6-8 p.m. |
Horizon Middle School, Kearney |
Pari Ford
|
Let's Play Games, Mathematical Games
|
| November 23 (Monday) |
6-8 p.m. |
Horizon Middle School, Kearney |
Pari Ford
|
Fractal Investigation (flyer )
|
| February 23 (Jan. meeting was postponed) (Tuesday) |
6-8 p.m. |
Holiday Inn Express, Kearney
|
Lenny VerMaas
|
Huffin and Puffing to Understand Slope or Smoke and You Croak
|
| March 1 (Monday) |
6-8 p.m. |
Horizon Middle School, Kearney |
TBA |
TBA |
April 12 (Monday)
|
6-8 p.m.
|
Horizon Middle School, Kearney
|
Share Fair
|
Share what you used from MTC in your classrooms.
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We welcome any suggestions for topics and/or volunteers for presenters.
Here are the topics from the 2008-09 school year.
| Speaker |
Topic |
Jeanette Parrella and Cindy Beaman, Grand Island Public Schools
|
Where's the Algebra? |
Kathleen Klein, Kearney Public Schools
|
Mathemagic |
Pari Ford, University of Nebraska at Kearney
|
Puppies and Kittens game |
Pari Ford, University of Nebraska at Kearney
|
Rational Tangles |