09/07/2020

The 'Multiplying Knowledge' series begins this Thursday (9)

Turma do Curso de Férias Mentalidades Matemáticas realizado em janeiro de 2020

The Sidarta Institute, which implements the Mathematical Mindsets Program in Brazil , is promoting the “Multiplying Knowledge” webinar series starting Thursday (9) . In partnership with Itaú Social and with support from IMPA, the online meetings are an adaptation of the Mathematical Mindsets Seminar scheduled to take place in person in October, but transferred to the virtual environment due to the social isolation restrictions imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic. There will be six monthly webinars, open on Facebook, lasting 1h30, until December 2020.

Presented by Jack Dieckmann, research director of the YouCubed platform at Stanford University (USA), in collaboration with professionals from the Sidarta Institute, the course is primarily aimed at elementary and high school teachers.

“This series isn’t about theory; it’s about discussions on classroom practice. We want to interact with teachers and show feasible adjustments to an open and creative approach to mathematics for students of various age groups, regardless of their background,” summarizes Carol Piaia, coordinator of the Mathematical Mindsets Program.

Carol will participate in the first webinar "Mathematical Mindsets Holiday Course: experience in a public school", at 5 pm, this Thursday (9), alongside Jack and Telma Scott, coordinator of the Teaching for Equity Program at the Sidarta Institute. They will present the experience of the Holiday Course held in January 2020, in a public school in Cotia (SP) , with the participation of 80 students from the 4th year of Elementary School.

“We will share the experiences of teachers and students, describe the content and teaching practices of Mathematical Mindsets. How to engage participants in a mathematical activity? This is one of the topics of discussion. We will also share free online resources for teachers to stay connected with the approach,” says Jack.

Based on neuroscience studies, the Mathematical Mindsets approach employs visual tools, creativity, and collaboration in teaching the subject to demonstrate that everyone is capable of learning mathematics at a high level. The webinars will provide many classroom examples and will invite teachers to interact and plan to foster discussion about challenges, difficulties, feelings, doubts, and learning experiences.

"These tips show that in mathematics there are many strategies to arrive at a result, and it's necessary to encourage students' creativity," explains Carol.

Webinar Series “Multiplying Knowledge”

"Mathematical Mindsets Summer Course: an experience in a public school"

Date: July 9, 2020

Time: 5 PM

Where: Facebook page of the Mathematical Mindsets Program