MATH 804T Course Description

NMSSI 2012, MATH 804T
NMSSI 2012, MATH 804T
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TARGET AUDIENCE: grades 6-10 teachers

MATH 804T: Experimentation, Conjecture and Reasoning, Class # 3413, Sec # 951, in North Platte, June 10-14, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This course focuses on problem solving, reasoning and proof and communicating mathematics. The overall goal for this course is to bring participants to the next level in the development of their mathematical habits of mind; a person who is an effective mathematical thinker has a toolbox of skills and knowledge to experiment, conjecture, reason, and ultimately solve problems.