Community Math Night: Mathematics and Your Child's Future

The Sunshine Gardens PTA Presents:

Dr. Ruth Parker of Mathematics Education Collaborative. 

Ruth Parker is a leading expert in working with parents and the public in support of quality mathematics education in schools. She is nationally known and highly respected as a mathematics educator, professional development leader and dynamic speaker.  Dr. Parker co-founded the Mathematics Education Collaboration (MEC) in 1998 to help educators, parents and the public work in partnership to improve mathematics teaching and student learning.  In addition, Ruth is the author of Mathematical Power: Lessons from A Classroom.

Who is invited?

Parents of elementary and middle school aged children, Teachers  of grades K through 8, Administrators from Elementary & Middle Schools, Students in grades 4 through 8, & Other community members interested in math education

Learn:

•  How to help your child reason with numbers

•  Why numerical reasoning is so important

•  How to better prepare children for algebra

•  What mathematics skills are essential to the workplace of today and tomorrow