The Nebraska Math and Science Summer Institutes (NMSSI) offer fellowships for graduate mathematics and pedagogy courses that are in a weeklong format to help you take advantage of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's professional development opportunities conveniently and affordably. Math 804T for grades 6-10 teachers will be offered in Hastings this summer.
Fellowships worth $300 are available now to help pay for tuition! Apply here: http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply
As follows are the course dates, times and description for the Hastings course from June 6-10, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
MATH 804T: Experimentation, Conjecture & Reasoning – Class # 11048, Sec # 951, Instructor: Jessica Thompson, Noyce Master Teacher, Superior High School
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. Sound habits of mind are marked by great flexibility of thinking and the strong belief that precise exposition of solutions is important. Possible topics include the Pythagorean Theorem, golden rectangles, Platonic solids, Fibonacci numbers, the Art Gallery Theorem, Symmetry and Shifts, counting, probability and Bayes Theorem.
The Benefits of the NMSSI:
• Nebraska teachers automatically qualify for a 20 percent discount on in-state tuition at UNL
• Teachers can also apply for an additional $300 tuition fellowship from the NMSSI: http://go.unl.edu/scimathapply
• All NMSSI courses also include a free lunch on each day of class
• The $50 UNL Graduate Studies admission fee is waived for current Nebraska teachers
• Each course is worth 3 graduate credit hours at UNL
• Enroll in one simple application through Teach Nebraska: http:///www.unl.edu/gradstudies/teachneb
Enroll now to secure your spot in class and apply for a $300 NMSSI Fellowship before the funds run out! See application steps in story below. For all NMSSI course offerings, see: http://scimath.unl.edu/nmssi
Email Marilyn Johnson at Marilyn.johnson@unl.edu with any questions.
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