CANCELLED - PIMS Mathematical Education Circles

  • Date: 03/21/2020
Location: 

Earth Science Building, 2207 Main Mall, Room 2012

Topic: 

Please note, due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, this event has been cancelled.

 

  • Topic in Focus: TBA
  • The Lighter Side of Mathematics: Fractals for all ages: Playing the chaos game Randall Pyke (SFU)
Description: 

PIMS Mathematical Education Circles is a monthly gathering open to all math educators interested in enhancing their teaching practices by sharing opinions and experiences with their peers. Each session is composed of two parts: Topic in Focus – An educational topic related to the practice of teaching mathematics at the senior high school and the university/college first-year levels. Examples include, learning objectives; technology in the math classroom; assessment; managing a diverse math classroom; transition from secondary to university math, etc. The Lighter Side of Mathematics – A mathematical topic or activity that may not be directly related to teaching mathematics, but that may be used in communicating and promoting mathematics. Examples include, puzzles; games; math trivia; hands-on math, etc.

Schedule:

9:30 - 10:00 Registration, coffee

10:00 - 10:50 Topic in Focus – Presentation

10:50 - 11:00 Break

11:00 - 11:50 Topic in Focus - Discussion

11:50 - 12:30 Lunch

12:30 - 1:30 The Lighter Side of Mathematics

Organizers: 

Melania Alvarez (PIMS/UBC)

Veselin Jungic (SFU)

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To register for this event, please complete the registration form.

Sponsor: 

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