I really wanted to be able to report that all projects were graded and final grades were submitted. But I haven’t been able to make myself sit down to finish. Grades are not due until 5 pm on Tuesday June 16. So there is time, right? To procrastinate, I will answer the question about theContinue reading “June 12 Day 96: Finals. Part III”
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June 11 Day 95: Finals. Part II.
Nine hours over three days were required to complete the oral final. It was a test of stamina for me. Yet surprisingly pleasant. The Method One week in advance, students were given nine questions on which the examination would be drawn. They could use all resources available to prepare including but not limited to: eachContinue reading “June 11 Day 95: Finals. Part II.”
June 9 Day 93: Reflection
Reflection, listening, learning, and action. I have been a member of the Tacoma STEAM Learning Collaborative Action Network for the past three years. We are dedicated to expanding equitable access, interest, experience, and success in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) for all Tacoma students, particularly girls, students of color, and those impacted byContinue reading “June 9 Day 93: Reflection”
June 8 Day 92: Reading on a Small Screen
Have you noticed how people regularly apologize for typos and other errors in email responses sent from mobile devices? I feel like maybe we should be sending apologies for reading the original message on the mobile device as well. I mostly skim messages on my phone. When I receive something that deserves close reading, reflection,Continue reading “June 8 Day 92: Reading on a Small Screen”
June 7 Day 91: What Day Is it?
I woke up thinking it was Monday…and panicked. My husband assured me it was only Sunday. There was still time to get all those tasks done before the start of a new week. It’s late and I’m still working at it. Monday marks the beginning of final exams. We are trying an oral final inContinue reading “June 7 Day 91: What Day Is it?”
June 6 Day 90: We Are Math Club
What does Math Club do at its last official meeting of the academic year? Nominate a slate of officers for the coming year. Plan a “drive by” celebration to: congratulate the graduating seniors; announce the results of the officer election; distribute math awards; and see friends at-a-distance-but-in-real-life for the first time in too long. ThinkContinue reading “June 6 Day 90: We Are Math Club”
June 4 Day 88: Multiples of Eleven
Today was the last class meeting of the 2019-2020 academic year. It has been 88 days since the first remote class was taught on March 9 and 66 days since the first (remote) day of Spring Quarter 2020 on March 30. Eleven days from now I plan to submit my final grades. Yet today wasContinue reading “June 4 Day 88: Multiples of Eleven”
June 3 Day 87: What’s Next 2020?
No really. What else can happen in this mixed-up, crazy, upside-down world? According to my husband, there are a fair few asteroids that will pass pretty close to the earth this month. Now wouldn’t that be the icing on the cake? The highlighted asteroid, 163348 (2002 NN4), is large (estimated diameter 250m-570m). It will beContinue reading “June 3 Day 87: What’s Next 2020?”
June 1 Day 85: Puzzles and Play
I have four more days of remote teaching this quarter, not including final exams. It has been a long haul since this journey began March 9 but I see the finish line within my sights and I can keep pushing through to the end. It can be hard to concentrate through isolation and the currentContinue reading “June 1 Day 85: Puzzles and Play”
May 28 Day 81: Celebrations Both Belated and Virtual
Tonight we celebrated the achievements of the University of Washington Tacoma mathematics majors. It was a multimedia zoom extravaganza with the faculty leaning in to make it extra special. Just look at the program: There was something for everyone—special videos, Pi Mu Epsilon honor society induction, singing (!?!) , awards, and math(ish) trivia. My favoriteContinue reading “May 28 Day 81: Celebrations Both Belated and Virtual”
Math Belongs to All of Us 