The University of Illinois at Chicago invites you and your CPS colleagues to the:
Spring 2007 CPS-UIC Math Forum
(an expansion of the former Algebra Symposium)
May 10 (Second Thursday)
4:30 to 7:30 PM
2nd Floor Taft Hall
May 10: The Correctedness of Math Across Courses
How do items like the Pythagorean Theorem come up in math courses?
We'll divide into groups based on Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, College Algebra, Calculus: The groups will each propose a problem concerning the Pythagorean theorem appropriate for the course determining the group. They will also discuss student readiness for using the Pythagorean Theorem.
John Baldwin and John Masley will lead discussions the impact of these and similar problems on Chicago classrooms. Come as a group for some departmental team-building. There are stipends and CPDU credits.
4:30 - 4:45: Sign in, informal networking
4:45: Welcome and introduction of the questions for small group discussion.
5:00: Small group workshops and networking
5:35: Readouts from the small groups to the whole team.
5:55: Light supper and networking
6:25: Follow on with small groups and a readout
7:15: Wrap-up, forms and survey, bring your parking ticket for validation
CPS Teacher Benefits: $56 stipend and 3 CPDU credits
Dinner and Parking Included
Taft Hall is located on the campus of UIC
826 S.Halsted, Chicago IL
Parking is available at the Halsted and Taylor Street Parking Structure
John Baldwin, and John Masley welcome your suggestions for topics. Check back here for details on this program.
To reserve your space at the May 10 Forum, either:
312-413-3750
