The Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes (NMSSI) offer graduate mathematics and pedagogy courses online to help you take advantage of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's professional development opportunities conveniently and affordably. Three courses for middle-level and secondary teachers will be offered online this summer.
While the 20% tuition discount for the NMSSI doesn't count for online classes, $300 fellowships are still available to Nebraska teachers taking these online courses. Apply here: https://cse.unl.edu/scimath/apps/
As follows are the course dates and descriptions:
May 16-July 8:
MATH 802T: Functions, Algebra and Geometry for Middle Level Teachers – Class # 3009, Sec # 700, Instructor: David Hartman
Variables and functions. Use of functions in problem solving. Theory of measurement, especially length, area, and volume. Geometric modeling in algebra. Graphs, inverse functions, linear and quadratic functions, the fundamental theorem of arithmetic, modular arithmetic, congruence and similarity. Ways these concepts develop across the middle level curriculum.
MATH 807T: Using Mathematics to Understand our World – Class # 11049, Sec # 200, Instructor: Jerel Welker
The mathematics underlying several socially-relevant questions from a variety of academic disciplines. Construct mathematical models of the problems and study them using concepts developed from algebra, linear and exponential functions, statistics and probability. Original documentation, such as government data, reports and research papers, in order to provide a sense of the role mathematics plays in society, both past and present.
TEAC 880E: Teaching with Technology: Instructional Technology in Mathematics – Class # 11142, Sec # 200, Instructor: Chuck Friesen
The focus of this workshop is on developing skills for using GeoGebra in the teaching and learning of middle and high school mathematics. Topics found in PreAlgebra, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Calculus and Calculus courses will be emphasized. Geometry properties and theorems, functions, transformations, conics, data analysis and other mathematics topics will be addressed. Participants will develop interactive mathematics applets, map downloaded files to their curriculum, and develop an implementation plan of action.
See all of the NMSSI course listings, both in-person and online here: http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi/2016/course-catalog/
Email Lindsay Augustyn at nebraskamath@unl.edu with any questions.
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