Discrete mathematics course coming to North Platte
A UNL graduate course for secondary mathematics teachers is coming to North Platte this summer through the Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes (NMSSI), which offer graduate mathematics and pedagogy courses using a teacher-friendly delivery model. The course is only one week long, with 40 hours of face-to-face instruction, to meet your professional development needs.
MATH 805T: Discrete Mathematics will be in North Platte at ESU 16 from June 22-26. The course is from approximately 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and includes free lunch. MATH 805T (Class # 15602, Sec # 952) 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. The exploratory exercises in the course provide useful vehicles for promoting communication as groups will collaborate to explore problems and present various solutions to the class. Jessica Thompson, Noyce Master Teacher, of Superior Public Schools will be the lead instructor of the course.
To enroll in UNL graduate courses, follow the four steps outlined on the Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes website, http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi. For all on-site NMSSI courses, current Nebraska teachers automatically qualify for a tuition fellowship from UNL equal to 20 percent of in-state, graduate tuition. Additionally, Nebraska K-12 teachers can apply for supplemental $300 NMSSI Fellowships to further defray tuition costs for NMSSI courses. The NMSSI Fellowship Application is also now open at http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply.
Contact us at nebraskamath@unl.edu with questions.
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