Mathematics and Computer Science (MACS) Collaborative at Bridgewater State College

2009-2010 MACS Seminar Series:

Theme: Manipulatives and Modeling Make Math Meaningful

"If we teach it and they don't get it, it doesn't count." - Unknown

The Mathematics and Computer Science (MACS) Collaborative provides professional development for mathematics educators in Southeastern Massachusetts. MACS is pleased to announce our seminar offerings for the 2009-2010 school year. Space is limited, so be sure to register by November 2. Sessions at four grade spans (PreK-3, 4-6, 7-8, or 9-12) are being offered for each seminar. Calculators may be used during the sessions; please bring your own grade appropriate calculator.

Participants will be engaged in activities that will enhance their own understanding of each session topic. The instruction will model pedagogy that can be used to develop students’ proficiency with the mathematics.

Seminar Dates:

Seminar 1 - Thursday, November 12, 2009 (Registration Due Date:  November 2)
Seminar 2 – Thursday, January 14, 2010
Seminar 3 – Thursday, March 11, 2010
Seminar 4 – Thursday, April 8, 2010

Note: To receive a block of 10 or more PDPs from Bridgewater State College participants must attend at least three out of the four seminars.

Seminar Schedule/Agenda:

- All sessions located at Bridgewater State College

3:30 pm  - Registration – Third Floor Foyer of the Rondileau Campus Center
4:00 pm  - Welcome and Announcements
4:10 - 7:00 pm  - Sessions
7:00 - 8:00 pm  - Dinner and Closing (Part of Program for PDPs)

Seminar Links:

Cost:

  • $50 per session or $175 for all four sessions
    (The full time undergraduate student rate is $25 per session with ID card.)

If you have any questions regarding:

• MACS or this year’s program, please contact Kevin Sawyer at ksawyer@slrsd.org
• Registration, please contact Dan Adams at zjadajada@aol.com

 

Important Links for Mathematics:

MACS – Mathematics and Computer Science Collaborative at Bridgewater State College

http://www.bridgew.edu/MathCS/MACSCollaborative.cfm

 

SMMCA – Southeastern Massachusetts Mathematics Chairpersons Association

Leanna.Russell@whrsd.org

 

CONNECT – A Southeastern Massachusetts Public Higher Education Partnership

http://connectsemass.org/

 

KAPUT CENTER – James J. Kaput Center for Research and Innovation in Mathematics Education at UMass Dartmouth

http://www.kaputcenter.umassd.edu/

 

Important State Contact Links for Mathematics:

ATMIM – Association of Teachers of Mathematics in Massachusetts

http://www.atmim.net/

 

MassMATE – Massachusetts Mathematics Association of Teacher Educators

http://massmate.net/

 

Important New England Contact Links for Mathematics:

ATMNE – Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England

http://www.atmne.net/

 

NEMATYC – New England Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges

http://www.nematyc.org/

 

Important National Contact Links for Mathematics:

NCTM – National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

http://www.nctm.org/

 

NCSM – National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics

http://ncsmonline.org/

 

AMATYC – American Mathematical Association of Two-Year Colleges

http://www.amatyc.org/

 

MAA – Mathematical Association of America

http://www.maa.org/

 

AMS – American Mathematical Society

http://www.ams.org/

Last Modified: October 7, 2009