Last summer, I taught a workshop on "Hands-On Geometry", as part of the Center for Innovative Teaching. It was successful in some respects, but the participants were almost unanimous in letting me know I had not managed to get across the "authentic approach to proof" I had promised in the course description. Part of the… Continue reading Teaching Proof
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Abstract Algebra update
I'm not sure how this happened, but the abstract algebra PDFs were missing some graphics, and the pagination was off. I fixed that.(I'm currently teaching this material in my Space class. Big fun!)--Henri
Speaking at CAIS
I'll be speaking about my Space class at the California Association of Independent School meeting in Oakland in March. I added a mention of that to my Talks page, and to my résumé.I'll give the talk again at the NCTM meeting in DC this April.See you in Oakland, or DC!--Henri
Teacher Collaboration
I posted a new version of slides on teacher collaboration on my Teaching page.I had created the original version with Jonathan Howland (Dean of Faculty at the Urban School) about five years ago, for an audience of independent school leaders. Today, I presented a (slightly) new version to a group of math teachers and department… Continue reading Teacher Collaboration
Lab Gear still in "print"
Some correspondents have had trouble ordering Lab Gear. As far as I can tell, based on info from Creative Publications, the only thing that is not available is the "Middle School Class Set". But other configurations should still exist.Let me know if you find out differently!--Henri
ATTC Teacher Resources
I posted the Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts Teacher Resources as PDFs on the site, and linked to that page from all the appropriate places. The resources include:Pathways (suggestions on navigating through the textbook)Tests and QuizzesExtra Practice for selected skillsSupport Masters (pages to duplicate and/or project)This means that all components of the ATTC program are now… Continue reading ATTC Teacher Resources
Links to ATTC TE
I added links to the Google-hosted Teacher's Edition of Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts on the site's annotated map, compact map, and on my publications page.--Henri
Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts Teacher’s Edition!
The Teacher's Edition of Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts is now available in its entirety and in full color via Google Books! The book is searchable, so it should not be too difficult to find what you need.Sorry about the ads: I have no control on that. Please don't assume I endorse any of those products.I… Continue reading Algebra: Themes, Tools, Concepts Teacher’s Edition!
CV Update and Reorganization
I updated my résumé, and reorganized it so as to separate workshops from other types of consulting.--Henri
Upcoming Talks
I'll be speaking on "Teacher Collaboration: A key to improving math instruction" at the California Math Council's Asilomar Conference, Saturday Dec 6.I've presented at Asilomar almost every year since the mid-eighties. It is often the place where I present new talks before taking them to other, more distant meetings. This time, however, I'll be adapting… Continue reading Upcoming Talks
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