Thursday, November 29, 2012: 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Regency Ballroom D (Hyatt)
Lead Speaker:
Susan M. Cooper
Co-Speaker:
Kyla F. Hall
How real is mathematics to a fifth-grade student? Does a fifth-grade student understand what a research mathematician does? In winter 2011, Dr. Susan Cooper joined Kyla Hall and her fifth graders to explore an applied mathematics project adapted from a graduate course. This talk will share the journey of the speakers and students.
Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
Grade Band Audience: Higher Education, 3 to 5