Middle Math Institutes: Geometry
Geometry concepts and understandings become more sophisticated as students move into the middle grades. Their application of measurement to solve real-world problems becomes a focus and they are introduced to geometric structures that will become essential knowledge in later mathematics courses.
This institute is one of four in the CMSE Middle Math Institutes. Educators who complete all four institutes will be eligible to receive a Middle Level Mathematics (901) Supplemental Endorsement.
Date/Time:
September 16 – November 8, 2024
Weekly live discussions sessions will be held each Tuesday, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM via Zoom.
Location:
Canvas and Zoom
The online institute is composed of the following activities and requirements:
Content Pre-Assessment
Weekly Virtual Class Meetings
Weekly Independent Assignments
Content Post-Assessment
SUMMER 2024 INSTITUTE
Date/Time:
June 17-20, 2024
9:00AM – 4:00PM with a 1-hour lunch break each day
Participation in all four days is required for completion of the institute.
Location:
Jackson Avenue Center, Classroom Q24
University of Mississippi
1111 Jackson Avenue West
Oxford, MS 38655
This institute is composed of the following activities and requirements:
- Content Pre-Assessment
- Daily Hands-on Activities and Discussions
- Daily Independent Reading & Problem Set Assignments
- Content Post-Assessment
The same content will be presented in both in-person and online institutes. Topics to be discussed include:
Deriving and applying formulas for circumference, area, surface area, and volume
Exploring polygons in the coordinate plane
Understanding properties and relationships between two- and three-dimensional shapes
Understanding properties of rigid and nonrigid transformations
- Exploring applications of the Pythagorean Theorem
Dr. Julie James
Assistant Director of Professional Learning
Center for Mathematics and Science Education
The University of Mississippi
jjames1@olemiss.edu
2.4 CEUs
CEUs are available upon successful completion of the institute. All institute expectations, including assignments and participation in live virtual discussions (for online participants), must be completed to be eligible for CEUs. Please note that CEUs cannot be prorated.
CEU Processing
CEU credits are processed electronically by North Mississippi Education Consortium. Please allow 3-4 weeks for processing. Participants will be notified via email from NMEC once credits are available for download.
Registration Fee: $450 per institute, includes CEUs
- Personal Check or Money Order
- School Purchase Order
- Credit or Debit Card
Your registration confirmation email will provide details of how to submit your payment. Payment must be received prior to the institute.
In-Person Institute
June 17-20, 2024
Registration Deadline: May 26, 2024
Online Institute
September 16 – November 8, 2024
Registration Deadline: September 2, 2024
For information about other institutes in the CMSE Middle Math Institutes and to review our Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Middle Math Institutes main page.