"What is this project?"

A 5-day professional development seminar for high-school mathematics teachers with online follow-up sessions to continue the collaboration.

 

"Who will participate?"

24 high-school mathematics teachers.

 

"What is the focus of this project?"

• Strengthening your mathematical content knowledge in Functions and Statistics.

• Gaining confidence and skills in incorporating real-life problems into your curriculum.

• Learning to use new manipulatives and technology to deliver effective instruction.

• Becoming aware of non-academic career options in mathematics to help advise students accordingly.

• Becoming better equipped to teach your students with effective pedagogical practices.

 

"When and where will this seminar take place?"

June 19-23, 2017​​

Science and Math Complex, Lee University, Cleveland, TN

 

"What will I receive if I attend?"

• iPad Air with pre-loaded statistical software

• Apple TV and digital sensor to display content from the iPad onto a projector screen

• A yearly subscription to real-world topics lessons resource aligned with TNCore.

• Copies of materials and manipulatives used in the workshop

• Daily stipend and travel reimbursement as applicable

• Three hours of graduate credit

• A certificate of completion (only after completion of all project requirements, including the workshop and online sessions)