Registration is now open for the Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes (NMSSI). This summer we are offering 13 courses designed with K-12 math and science teachers in mind, using either an asynchronous online format ("on demand" style), a synchronous web conferencing format ("live" on Zoom), or in person.
The goal of NMSSI is to offer teachers of math and science intellectually rich graduate coursework that will enhance their ability to offer their students challenging courses and curricula. NMSSI courses are designed with teachers' schedules in mind.
This year's course catalog includes the following offerings for math teachers:
MATH 802T - Functions, Algebra, and Geometry for Middle Level Teachers
This course offers an introduction to the concept of a function and addresses both algebra and geometry topics. The course will deepen teachers’ understanding of the concepts of variable and function, problem solving, measurement, and geometric modeling, with emphasis on the connections between these concepts. Math 802T is part of our effort to assist teachers as they develop a strong foundation in mathematics focused on the mathematics that must be understood deeply to teach well at the middle grades.
- Audience: 4 5 6 7 8
- Class #: 2904
- Location and dates: web conferencing, June 15-26, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. CDT
Math 805T is designed to deepen knowledge of discrete mathematics as it relates to topics covered in middle through high school curricula. Many of the course topics are introduced through hands-on explorations (which characterize discrete mathematics) through which various problem-solving strategies are emphasized. The course also develops an understanding of the role of precise mathematical language, reasoning and proof in the development of discrete mathematics.
- Audience: 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
- Class number: 7959
- Location and dates: web conferencing, July 6-17, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. CDT
The main goals of the course are to strengthen your mathematical background for teaching geometry. We will focus on fundamental concepts of Euclidean geometry, with explorations of non-Euclidean geometry for contrast. We will make extensive use of manipulatives and the dynamic geometry software GeoGebra. The course may be taken concurrently with TEAC 892: Integrating Geometry Learning and Teaching.
- Audience: 9 10 11 12
- Class number: 7960
- Location and dates: web conferencing, June 8-18, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. CDT