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Mazes, Riddles, Zombies and Unicorns!

Offered By: Joint Mathematics Meetings via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore an engaging Mathematical Association of America (MAA) Invited Address that delves into the intriguing world of mazes, riddles, zombies, and unicorns. Delivered by Scott Adamson from Chandler Gilbert Community College at the Joint Mathematics Meetings in Denver, CO, this 51-minute talk offers a unique perspective on mathematical concepts. Discover how these seemingly unrelated topics intersect with mathematics, while gaining insights into innovative teaching methods, classroom dynamics, and strategies for empowering students. Learn about fraction operations, knowledge mobility, and the effective use of whiteboards in facilitating mathematical discourse. Examine the benefits of smaller classes, creative problem-solving approaches, and techniques for addressing cognitive differences among students. Gain valuable tips on teaching mathematics, engaging parents in mathematical education, and fostering a more inclusive and interactive learning environment.

Syllabus

April Strom
Pat Thompson
Classroom
Whiteboard
Fraction Operations
Knowledge Mobility
Student Feedback
Using Whiteboards
Facilitating Discourse
Smaller Classes
Whats My Point
Questions
Challenges
Question
Creative Ideas
Feedback
How this happened
Doublecrossed
Vertical Nonpermanent
Cognitive Differences
Empowering Students
Teaching Math
Parents and Math


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Joint Mathematics Meetings

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