Abstract / Synopsis
Math Students’ Circles provide an opportunity for mathematicians to work in their communities to engage young students in mathematics as a human, aesthetic, and social endeavor. Sometimes referred to simply as Math Circles, these venues give mathematicians experience in introducing children to topics not typically seen in school curricula in an exciting, hands-on format. This article explores two Math Students’ Circles (MSCs) in the state of Colorado from the point of view of two pre-tenure faculty members. One participated in MSCs for four years while working on her Ph.D. in mathematics, the other started an MSC as an offshoot of a successful professional development program for middle school mathematics teachers. We discuss how and why MSCs have influenced our professional lives.
DOI
10.5642/jhummath.201502.10
Recommended Citation
Diana White & Lori Ziegelmeier, "Reflections on Math Students’ Circles: Two Personal Stories from Colorado," Journal of Humanistic Mathematics, Volume 5 Issue 2 (July 2015), pages 110-120. DOI: 10.5642/jhummath.201502.10. Available at: https://scholarship.claremont.edu/jhm/vol5/iss2/10
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