Regents Professor Emerita Northern Kentucky University Fort Thomas, Kentucky, United States
Short Description: Come play proven, research-based games and puzzles designed to facilitate more complex, engaging and enduring understanding of mathematics. Have fun and learn techniques that give students an opportunity to grow their brains with enjoyment and productive struggle, discussing problems and creative solutions with peers, and posing new problems of interest aligned with your K-8 Mathematics Curricula.
Learning Objectives:
Play and demonstrate mathematical games and puzzles designed to challenge, develop and engage gifted and talented mathematics students.
Learn research-based practices for engaging students in the development of mathematical expertise.
Discover research on the neuroscience of mathematics learning, including making connections, recognizing and creating patterns, social interaction, oral and written discourse, persevering, learning from mistakes, creativity, and generally having fun.
