MAA MATHFEST 2015K-12 Activities (continued)Math Circle DemonstrationSaturday, August 8, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PMMarriott Wardman Park, Maryland AKatherine Morrison, University of Northern ColoradoJapheth Wood, New York Math CircleA math circle is an enrichment experience that bringsmathematics professionals in direct contact with pre-collegestudents and/or their teachers. Circles foster passion andexcitement for deep mathematics. This demonstration sessionoffers the opportunity for conference attendees to observeand then discuss a math circle experience designed for localstudents. While students are engaged in a mathematicalinvestigation, mathematicians will have a discussion focusedon appreciating and better understanding the organic andcreative process of learning that circles offer, and on thelogistics and dynamics of running an effective circle.Sponsor:SIGMAA MCSTMath WrangleSaturday, August 8, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PMMarriott Wardman Park, Maryland AMark Saul, MAA American Mathematics CompetitionsEd Keppelmann, University of NevadaMath Wrangle will pit teams of students against each other,the clock, and a slate of great math problems. The format of aMath Wrangle is designed to engage students in mathematicalproblem solving, promote effective teamwork, provide avenue for oral presentations, and develop critical listeningskills. A Math Wrangle incorporates elements of team sportsand debate, with a dose of strategy tossed in for goodmeasure. The intention of the Math Wrangle demonstration atthe Math Fest is to show how teachers, schools, circles, andclubs can get students started in this exciting combination ofmathematical problem solving with careful argumentation viapublic speaking, strategy and rebuttal.Committee MeetingsWednesday, August 5Committee on Sections Meeting8:00 AM – 8:30 AM, Marriott Wardman Park, Park Tower 8222Committee on Undergraduate Student Activitiesand Chapters (CUSAC) Meeting11:45 AM – 12:45 PM, Marriott Wardman Park, Park Tower 8222Thursday, August 6Task Force on Minority Participation in AMCContests9:00 AM – 10:00 AM, Marriott Wardman Park, Park Tower 8222Committee on Minicourses10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Marriott Wardman Park, Park Tower 8223Committee on the Undergraduate Programin Mathematics (CUPM) and CUPM SteeringCommittee Meeting1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Marriott Wardman Park, Park Tower 8222Friday, August 7Council on Outreach Programs8:00 AM – 9:00 AM, Marriott Wardman Park, Park Tower 8222Council on the Profession10:00 AM – 11:00 AM, Marriott Wardman Park, Park Tower 8222MAA Committee on Departmental LiaisonsMeeting1:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Marriott Wardman Park, Park Tower 8222Second Century Campaign Steering CommitteeMeeting2:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Marriott Wardman Park, Park Tower 8223Sponsor:SIGMAA MCSTUndergraduate Student ActivitiesThere are also a number of activities planned forundergraduate students and many of them will be of interest toK-12 teachers. See page 42.46 Washington, DC | August 5–8, 2015 #MAAthFest
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