Northwest Mathematics Interaction NWMI Investigations Math Minicourses August 2-5, 1999 NWMI is funded by an Eisenhower Grant from the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the Department of Mathematics of the University of Washington

NWMI Investigations Math Minicourses

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Archimedean Activities  ­ 
Tessellations and Polyhedra 
Instructors: Will Webber, 
Ronda Webber

Hands-on Spherical Geometry
Instructors: James King, 
Carol Hattan

Origametry - Geometric Origami
Instructors: Will Webber, 
Ronda Webber

Active Transformational Geometry 
Instructors: James King, Karen Hall

The minicourses will be taught on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Each session offers a choice between two concurrent courses.

These Investigations Minicourses are offered during the week of the NWMI Summer Geometry Institute. Each minicourse lasts for two days, going deeply into a single subject. The first day includes an evening program shared among the teachers in all the NWMI programs.

TARGETED AUDIENCE

High School and Middle School Teachers who teach geometry classes or who wish to include geometry in any class.

WHAT ARE THE COURSES LIKE?

Like all NWMI programs, the minicourses blend practical hands-on activity with reflection about math content. You will feel confident to use this math in your classroom. Each course is taught by a team of a college teacher and a high school teacher. The courses are in alignment with the NCTM Standards and the Washington Essential Learnings. Lodging on campus is included. You are encouraged to stay on campus a night and think math instead of traffic!

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• 15 Hours of Instruction
• Sharing Time with Teachers
• Notebook containing activities
• Breakfast and Lunch
• Housing on campus (1 night for one course, 3 nights for 2 courses)

SCHEDULE

Session A.

Day 1. 8/2: 9:30-5 & 7-9
Day 2. 8/3 : 8:30-4. 

Session B.

Day 1. 8/4: 9:30-5 & 7-9
Day 2. 8/5: 8:30-4. 

INFORMATION

• Registration Deadline: June 1
• Class Limit: 15
• Cancellations: June 15
• Cost: $100 per course (in-state rate; out-of-state teachers contact NWMI)

CREDITS AND CLOCK HOURS

• One UW credit of Math 497 per course will be available for the additional cost of $137 (total).
• Or, clock hours will available at an additional (lesser) cost.