Putnam Valley HS, NY

Mar 10, '07

 

SPEAKER

Richard Kalman

GRADES
 9-12
DAY/DATE/TIME
 Sat Mar. 10, 07 10:30-11:30am
LOCATION
 Putnam Valley High School
TITLE
 The World's Greatest Factoring Problems
DESCRIPTION
 There is so much more to factoring than what we teach. Using only Algebra 1 tools, we solve some of the most pernicious factoring problems ever devised. Enjoy the sparkle of creative thinking triggered by these remarkable expressions and equations from mathlete contests.

 

SPEAKER

Richard Kalman

GRADES
 General
DAY/DATE/TIME
 Sat Mar. 10, 07 12:50-1:50 pm
LOCATION
 Putnam Valley High School
TITLE
 Math Contests Build Better Students 9 Ways
DESCRIPTION
 Mathematics contests develop not only better, more interested math students, but also sharper, more knowledgeable teachers. We'll discuss the reasons and sample five rich problems. You'll leave with an additional 50 Math Olympiad problems to use with your students.
OBJECTIVES
 As students learn, teachers learn. We will discuss how contests can help both groups think mathematically (that's BIG!), become much sharper and more knowledgeable and develop greater enthusiasm for math. Participants will see how to: empower their students by knowing when to give students their head, strengthen the foundation for future studies, and make high-stakes testing less threatening. Teachers will be encouraged to seek three things: multiple solutions to rich problems, continuous student presentations, and teamwork among students.

 

SPEAKER

Richard Kalman

GRADES
 3-8
DAY/DATE/TIME
 Sat Mar. 10, 07 1:50-:50 pm
LOCATION
 Putnam Valley High School
TITLE
 Grrreat Geometry Problems
DESCRIPTION
 Geometry problems seem SO hard to students! But high school classes and college entrance exams demand solid skills in geometry. These Math Olympiad problems can provide a remedy for both students and teachers. Participants will receive an additional 50 problems.
OBJECTIVES
 To model methods of teaching problem solving; to strengthen the intuitive understanding of geometric properties; to demonstrate the richness and flexibility inherent in geometry problems; to help teachers develop in their students the ability to think mathematically; to encourage teachers to seek multiple solutions where possible.