All middle school mathematics teachers, and now high school teachers, who are interested in exploring engaging, accessible topics in mathematics and who strive to incorporate a problem solving approach in their classrooms are encouraged to participate The Tucson Teachers' Circle. Participants will gain a variety of resources, membership in a dynamic community of mathematics educators, and a renewed sense of appreciation for the fascinating world of mathematics. Participation is free of charge thanks to the support of the Institute for Mathematics and Education (IME) and the University of Arizona Foundation.
Teachers and university faculty members gather from
5:30–8:00 PM once per month to participate in problem solving related to the night's theme. Rich mathematical discussions ensue as teachers explore new ideas.
Participants enjoy a catered dinner and have opportunities to share classroom experiences, best practices, and challenges.
Teachers earn recertification credits for their involvement.
Mathematics Circles originated in a few Eastern European countries in order to provide more advanced topics to middle and high school students who were gifted in mathematics. One of the goals was to prepare those students for prestigious math competitions on local, national, and international levels. A hybrid of these math circles was initiated in Berkeley, California. They now exist in numerous centers throughout the country.
A select group of mathematicians and educators in the San Francisco Bay Area decided that a similar format should be created for teachers.
In 2006 they created the original Teachers' Circle. It was so successful that they received a grant through the American Institute
of Mathematics to expand the project to seven other university communities. The University of Arizona was one of those first seven "outposts".
Click here to learn about the national Math Teachers' Circle Network
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Middle School Teachers' Circle
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