Online Mathematical Problem Solving Workshop

South Sound Circles will be holding a workshop in mathematical problem solving Saturday, May 30 from 10:00 to 12:00 online via Zoom. This workshop will be valuable for both math teachers and individuals in the community who are supporting efforts to close the achievement gap in mathematics. This latter group includes tutors and those involved in out-of-school math and science programs.

Mathematical problem solving does not require a particular background in mathematics but just a willingness to explore quantitative and geometric problems through reasoning.

In this workshop participants will explore a variety of questions that will connect them to the joy of mathematics and will expose them to a variety of problems and problem solving methods that can be used in classes and in enrichment programs in mathematics. The workshop is aimed at the middle school level, but individuals working with youth of all ages can benefit.

The workshop will carry two clock hours from the Puget Sound Council of Mathematics Teachers thanks to Art Mabbott. If you have questions email David Scott at scott@pugetsound.edu.

If you are interested in attending pleasereply with your name, email and phone number to David Scott at scott@pugetsound.edu. To discourage trolling, details about logging on to the meeting will be emailed only to those who reply by May 28.

Let us if you would like to have a practice Zoom conference before the May 30 workshop. We can set one up if there is a demand. To help us plan, please say a few words on what you hope to get out of the workshop. To minimize the possibility of unwanted intruders, please do not publicly broadcast information about the workshop, but do send it trusted organizations and people you know who might be interested.​

David Scott, Professor
Department of Mathematics & Computer Science #1043
University of Puget Sound
Tacoma WA 98416
phone: 253.879.3565
fax: 253.879.3352