Mathematical Sciences Institute 2008

July 21-23, 2008 -- ( days til institute)

Location

St. Martins The 4th annual Mathematical Sciences Institute will be held at St. Martin's Episcopal School in Metairie, LA. The institute is modeled after the Anja S. Greer Summer Math Conference held yearly at Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH. The institute features in-depth content-centered programs in areas of interest to middle and secondary level teachers. Programs are lead by nationally recognized leaders in mathematics and mathematics education. This year we will partner with Texas Instruments to offer programs of interest to participants. Click here to REGISTER

[Option 1] Two in-depth, subject specific, courses
(pre-registration required, minimum number of participants needed is 6, sessions limited to 12 participants),
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[Option 2] Exploring Math with TI-Nspire worshop
(pre-registration required, minimum number of participants needed is 16)

This event is planned by mathematics and science teachers from the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area. PELL consultants have played an active role in helping to organize the institute since its inception in 2005. Links to previous institute websites can be found here: |2005| 2006| 2007|

Course Offerings

Morning Courses See Schedule	Afternoon Courses See Schedule
An "Excel-lent" Adventure In High School Mathematics 3 Number Systems: Rules, History, Pictures 4 Seven Ways to Describe a Straight Line 1 Multiple Representations via Multiple Perspectives 1	Geometry, History, and Technology 2 Calculus Problems for the Algebra I Classroom 3 Taking Thinking to the Next Level in 7-12 Math 5 Statistics: Is it the Missing Link? 1
Full Day Courses See Schedule These courses meet both during the Morning and Afternoon Sessions each day
Exploring Math with TI-Nspire 5

Course Descriptions

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Registration, Payment, & Contributed Talks

Option 1: 3 days, 2 courses: $180 ($240 after June 1)

Option 2: 3 days, Exploring Math with TI-Nspire $325 -- paid directly to TI + $30 to cover cost of meals

To register with MSI follow this link: REGISTER w/ MSI HERE

To register with Texas Instruments (you also need to register with MSI) follow this link: REGISTER w/ TI HERE

To send payment follow this link: Payment Options

The Institute offers time slots for contributed talks (30 minutes).
To contribute a talk please use this link: Contribute Talk.