The workshop is free, but if you plan to attened, please register online at this Eventbrite link.

Location:

Lynnwood High School

18218 North Road
Bothell, WA 98012

Click here for driving directions to Lynnwood High School

Questions? Email Joyce Frost at: frostjoycee@gmail.com

Program Schedule

8:30-9:00 Registration, Pastries and Social Time

9:00--12:00: Morning Sessions

12:00 - 1:00 Lunch*

1:00 - 4:00 Afternoon Sessions

Morning Session:  9:00 -12:00

“Ph”un with “Phi”-bonacci; Devin Engledew, Finn Hill Middle School (50 minutes)
In this problem solving session you will explore the deeper patterns of the Fibonacci sequence. Zero previous knowledge is required to have fun with the connections between Fibonacci and the algebraic patterns we will investigate. Think you know all there is to know about Fibonacci? Think again! This session will challenge your problem solving and algebraic thinking as you make your own observations of the Fibonacci sequence in all its great glory.

Common Core Geometry:  Transformations, Rigid Motions, and Congruence Theorems; Jim King, U. of W. and Art Mabbott, Scholars Online (2 hours)
CCSS bases the concept of congruence on rigid motions, so before the familiar congruence postulates and theorems, students must identify the transformation set necessary to move one figure onto the second, with justification.  This does lead to the standard congruence theorems, which can then be used to prove further results.   We will practice exploring and reasoning about congruence from multiple perspectives, with assistance of the NSPIRE app on the IPAD - hands-on.  For many of us, this will be a challenge.  Come take the challenge with us.

Afternoon Session:  1:00 – 4:00 pm

Folding, Constructing, and Playing Around with a Math and Art class; Dina Buric, Teresa Downard, Western Washington University (2 hours)
Come learn fun ways to engage students in mathematical problem solving and “unfold” their curiosity through the context of art. Join us as we explore multiple examples that illuminate mathematical concepts through visuals and hands-on projects, including constructing some modular origami.

Introduction to Computer Science Principles; Clint Chan, Lynnwood HS (45 minutes)
Math and Computer Science share the common goal of engaging students in computational thinking to solve problems.  Computer Science Principles is a proposed AP course that seeks to broaden participation in computing and computer science, with the goal of having a test ready by May 2016.  We will discuss ways of incorporating computing into your math curriculum while learning more about computer science and the possibility of offering Computer Science Principles at your school. We will use some freely-available resources to learn some of the content that is applicable to this course.

Local Hosts: Clint Chan, Joyce Frost