This week I am working with the second group the the seminar called "Mind Your Math" whereby we are learning about famous mathematicians and their ideas. We are studying Arhcimedes, Pythagorus, Fibonacci, Gauss, Descartes, Napier, Germain, and many more. So far, the students have liked learning about Fibonacci the most.
I am using these old books on famous mathematicians that are out of print. However, they are the greatest books!!! Each chapter gives a history of the mathematician, and then sheets whereby the students work the problems or ideas expressed by each mathematician.
It is making math so much to teach, and a great way to learn about concepts and problem solving.
Tomorrow, I working with engineering students once again..a younger group than the last term. I am changing the program a bit to meet the needs of these students and it will be interesting to see how it goes!
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