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Math Appreciation: Math for Math's Sake
Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Frontenac B, Fairmont
High school math prepares us for our careers and everyday life but bears little resemblance to the world of math known to mathematicians – a world of imagination without regard for practical application. To share a taste of this math, I introduced “Math Appreciation” sessions into my classroom where we explore elegant mathematical ideas on topics such as knot theory, symmetry and optical illusions. Attendees of this session will experience a Math Appreciation activity and then hear about what I’ve learned, connections to the curricular competencies, thoughts on fostering a positive relationship with math, and free resources to get started.
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Mike Gelbart

Mike Gelbart is Principal and Math Teacher at VISST, a new STEM-oriented independent school which he co-founded. Before starting VISST, Mike was an Associate Professor of Teaching at the UBC Department of Computer Science, where he taught a range of courses from first-year to graduate... Read More →
Saturday October 26, 2024 8:30am - 9:45am PDT
Frontenac B, Fairmont 4599 Chateau Blvd, Whistler, BC V8E 0Z5, Canada
  Intermediate   Middle   Secondary

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