By Conrad Wayne

When we solve a puzzle or a problem, our tendency is to solve it and move on. But if we stop and think about it, there are lots of questions that we can ask which will enhance the mathematical experience. The important words when we are solving problems are”what if” and “suppose that”. Dr. Terry Wyberg will present several problems to be solved during his presentation. His talk will highlight the importance of choosing problems for our students that contain important mathematics, asking the right questions at the right time to engage students in the mathematics and then stepping back to observe the amazing things children are capable of doing.

Dr. Wyberg has been teaching methods courses in mathematics education for the past nine years at the University of Minnesota. He has been particularly involved in the university’s M.S. in Mathematics with emphasis in Mathematics Education. Students accepted in this program have to take a year of advanced mathematics courses and mathematics education courses, have been accepted as a teaching assistant in the Mathematics Department and do a semester of student teaching at the high school level.

Come join fellow MMC members for an entertaining and thought- provoking evening.

Many thanks to Glencoe-McGraw/Hill for providing appetizers before dinner and wine with the meal.