Geometry for Elementary School Teachers
Fall Semester, 2006

Thursdays Sept. 14 - Dec. 7 5:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. RUSMP Classroom 5615 Kirby, Suite 300 Houston Texas Map

This course is designed for elementary school teachers who are seeking a strong foundation in geometry content. The primary focus of the course is learning beginning geometry with an emphasis on geometric investigations, geometric shapes and symmetries, and transformations. Concepts are aligned with the TEKS and HISD's CLEAR.

· Geometric thinking and reasoning
· Similarity and congruence
· Transformations
· Use of manipulatives and technology to explore algebraic concepts

Each teacher will receive course materials and technology, Gifted and Talented credit, and professional development credit.

Enrollment is limited.

Houston ISD- Register through E-Train (Course Number PC0020)

Other interested participants-- contact Lynn Meneses at lmeneses@houstonisd.org

For further information, please contact:

Dr. Anne Papakonstantinou, Director
Rice University School Mathematics Project
(713) 348-6076
(713) 348-5428 (fax)
apapa@math.rice.edu

 

Maintained by Charlie Burrus.  Last update on October 13, 2006 .