During our recent Family Math Night Event featuring a special presentation by our school district's mathematics instruction consultant, Dr. Mahesh Sharma, families were reminded how much mathematics skill and reasoning can ge cultivated through the play of many favorite family games. After his presentation, Professor Sharma answered questions from parents and faculty, and then rotated from game table to game table to converse, coach, and enjoy the company of his new found friends. At each game table, families were invited to engage in play of several games set up and modeled by members of our school district's Math & Science Council and other interested teacher volunteers. At the end of the evening, families could exchange a coupoun given to them by our Assistnat Superintendent, Terri Forsten, for a game of their choice to take home and enjoy with their families for many years to come.
Thank you, Mahesh, Mrs. Forsten, teachers, families, and students, for making our Family Math Night so educational -- and so enjoyable!
For more information on mathematical skills development through the playing of games, check out Dr. Sharma's paper posted on this blog.
