Northwest Mathematics Interaction

NWMI Investigations Math Minicourses
August 12-15, 2002

The NWMI is funded by the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction under a grant to the University of Washington Department of Mathematics through the Eisenhower Professional Development Program.

Link to printable Application Form.

NWMI Investigations Math Minicourses

Click on a course title for an individual course description, or click here for the course description page.

Session A: (August 12 - 13)

Session B: (August 14 - 15)

Fractals: an Introduction

Instructors: Will Webber, Ronda Webber

Data Collection and Analysis

Instructors: Philip Mallinson and Carol Hattan

Integrating Geometer's Sketchpad 4.0 across the Curriculum

Instructors: James King, Art Mabbott, Linda Thornberry

Middle School Math Mastery with Mind-Blowing Manipulatives

Instructors: Joyce Frost and Michael Naylor

Nodes and Networks: The Mathematics of Connection

Instructor: Brian Hopkins

Active Transformational Geometry

Instructors: Karen Hall and James King

The minicourses will be taught on the University of Washington campus in Seattle. Each session offers one choice from three 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 wish to delve deeply into a math topic in a supportive collegial environment.

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 at 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. 8/12: 9:30-5 & 7-9
Day 2. 8/13: 8:30-4

Session B.

Day 1. 8/14: 9:30-5 & 7-9
Day 2. 8/15: 8:30-4

INFORMATION

Registration Deadline: Until filled
Class Limit: 15
Cancellation and refund deadline: June 15
Cost: $100 per course (in-state rate; out-of-state teachers contact NWMI)

CREDITS AND CLOCK HOURS

Applications for credit or clock hours will be made on site when you arrive; be sure to bring your checkbook for clock hours.

One UW credit of Math 497 per course will be available for the additional cost of $163. Total cost is the same for either one or two courses. Payment can be made by credit card or check.
Or, clock hours will available at an additional (lesser) cost, about $22 per minicourse. Payment can be made by check but not credit card.