Dr. Padmanabhan Seshaiyer
Associate Professor
Mathematical Sciences, College of Science
E-mail: pseshaiy@gmu.edu
Dr. Jennifer Suh
Assistant Professor
Mathematics Education, College of Education and Human Development
Email: jsuh4@gmu.edu
4400 University Drive, MSN 1E7
Fairfax, Virginia 22030
completecenter@gmu.edu
To promote excellence in mathematics teaching, learning and collaborative mentoring in Northern Virginia through innovative solution-oriented initiatives and technology integration.
Develop STEM based educational programs for students and teachers to solve real-world problems that focus on 21st Century Skills including critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration and creativity, careers, technology and innovation.
Provide sustained, intensive and high-quality K-12 teacher mathematics professional development through systemic approach that provides unique opportunities for students to increase their knowledge and access to rigorous curriculum aligned to the standards of learning.
Provide targeted opportunities for meaningful mathematics learning to underrepresented populations in the Northern Virginia area to increase the academic achievement of Limited English Proficient and economically disadvantaged students through academic opportunities and advocacy through Undergraduate Mentors and Family Advocacy in STEM Education Initiative.
Develop a GMU e-learning technology infrastructure that provides global classrooms for teachers and students through content-focused mathematics education technology modules.
Perform continuous research and evaluations through formative and summative assessment of effectiveness in improving teaching practices and student learning outcomes.
The COMPLETE center will provide a collaborative network that brings together a consortium of school district leaders, GMU Faculty and students, national experts, non-profit organizations and business partners
Middle Grades Project: Mathematics through STEM Connections: 21st century skills in the middle grades mathematics through STEM connections
One night, the King couldn’t sleep, so he went down to the Royal kitchen, where he found a bowl full of mangoes. Hungry, he took of the fruit. Later that night, the Queen was hungry and couldn’t sleep. She, too, found the mangoes and took of what the King had left. Still later, the Prince awoke, went to the kitchen, and ate of the remaining mangoes. Even later, his sister, the Princess, ate of the fruit left in the bowl. Finally, the Royal Dog woke up from his slumber, jumped up on the table, and grabbed of what was left, leaving only 4 mangoes left for the kitchen staff. How many mangoes were originally in the bowl?
To compare different mixtures of lemonade and develop a strategy for deciding which is stronger each time.
Each player gets only two spins. In order to win the prize, the player must get a blue and then a red in that order. The player can choose to a). Spin each spinner once, or b). Spin one of the spinners …
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