Current Events & News
Fall 2017
December 1, 2017: Junior Field Experience (JFE) Panel, 1 p.m., SCP 229
Don't know what to expect during JFE and want to hear what it's all about? Come out to the JFE panel to learn about teaching and what you can do as a future educator. Listen to Katie Letizia, Justin Hwang, Brittany Boykas, and Shannon Meier speak about their experience.
October 18, 2017: Faculty Panel, 2 p.m., SCP 228
Come out to hear Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Snider, Dr. Liebars, Dr. van der Sandt and Dr. Beyers talk about their experiences. Feel free to bring up any questions that you may have, too!
This will count as a department colloquium requirement for all math majors!
September 20, 2017: First Meeting, 1 p.m., SCP 228
We'll be talking about different things going on this semester, such as meetings and fundraisers, so try to stop by.
Also, come meet the eboard and mingle with people in your major!
Don't forget that our point system is still in effect from last semester, so the more meetings and events you come to, the higher your chance of winning a fun prize will be.
Spring 2017
April 26, 2017: Research Panel, 3-4 p.m., SCP 230
Current professors who are doing research with students will come speak about which degrees and career paths students can take and how research plays into it. Also, the professors and students will present current research and the professors will inform you how to research with them and what they are interested in.
The professors that will be presenting are Dr. Liebars, Dr. Van Der Sandt, Dr. Cunningham, and Dr. Snider, along with the students they are currently researching with.
Come out to learn more about doing research with a professor!
April 12, 2017: Alumni Panel, 11:00-12:30 pm, SCP 230
Come to the first of a two-part Alumni Panel! We will have TCNJ Alumni coming to talk to everyone about their experiences teaching, interviewing, and much more. Join us for a great talk!
March 22, 2017: Second Meeting, 12:30-1:30 pm, SCP 230
We'll be talking about student teaching, the methods courses, as well as math and education classes, so come stop by!
This meeting will be very informative and will help with scheduling, and will give you more information about the classes you should take. Also, look out for information about our upcoming Alumni Pannel, which is in the beginning of April.
Also, we have a RedBerry fundraiser tomorrow from 11pm-12pm! We will get 20% ofthe proceeds if you go and mention CSTM. Send us a picture of you there and you will get an extra points!
February 15, 2017: First Meeting, 12:30-1:30 pm, SCP 230
We'll be talking about our upcoming events and other meetings, so come visit us!
During this meeting, get to know the new 2017-2018 Spring e-board members that were voted in last semester!
We will also have an interesting presentation on lesson plans. Current e-board members will be bringing in examples of their personal plans and they will answer questions pertaining to lesson plan format and any other questions that come up, so make sure that you can make this interesting talk.
Fall 2016
October 19 First Meeting 11am-12pm SCP 224
We'll be talking about different things going on this semester so try to make it if you can!
This is a reminder that if you would like a membership to NCTM, please hand in the $5 membership fee by October 19. This fee can either be handed in to the math department office, or at the meeting on October 19.
If you want your NCTM membership renewed, please send us an email with your mailing address so that we can update the spreadsheet. That's all for today, we hope to see you all on October 19!
September 28 Math Teacher Alumni Symposium 1pm-4pm SCP 229
An afternoon of presentations by former students who are now math teachers as well as some faculty speakers. We hope that you will join us to hear some of the great presentations! In order to ensure that we have enough space for all attendees, please let Dr. Liebars ([email protected]) know by September 26 if you plan to attend for all or part of the afternoon. We hope to see you there!
Colloquium Credit for all Math Ed Majors!
September 28 REU talks 11am-12pm SCP 229
Four students will talk about their REU experiences in mathematics and statistics.
September 21 Faculty Panel 2:30-4 SCP 223
Come out to hear Dr. Beyers, Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Liebars, Dr. Snider, and Dr. van der Sandt talk about their experiences. Come with your own questions for them too!
This will count as a department colloquium requirement for all MATH EDUCATION majors!
Spring 2016
April 20, 2016 Member's Meeting! 2-3pm SCP224
During the meeting this Wednesday we will be voting on the new co-community liaison, so any current freshman or sophomores should email us if you are interested in running. This will guarantee you a spot on e-board for Spring-Fall of 2017. It's fun and looks great on a resume, so please email us if you have any questions or are interested in running!
Hope to see you all there!
We will also be working on the teacher appreciation cards, so everyone should come by and make one to show your appreciation for our wonderful professors here at TCNJ. Click here to sign up to make a card!
March 10: 2-3pm in SCP117 Dr. Farshid Safi is visiting TCNJ!
“Modeling with Mathematics to Build Content Knowledge for Teaching”
Abstract:
Mathematics education programs throughout the country actively seek to engage prospective teachers in meaningful mathematical experiences that prepare teaching candidates while providing a deeper understanding of mathematical content. Recent research efforts have focused on ways in which prospective and practicing teachers’ conceptions of modeling with mathematics would be enhanced through engagement with tasks that impact their content knowledge for teaching (Lesh & Zawojewski, 2012; Pollack, 2012, Usiskin, 2015). In order to effectively engage students in modeling with mathematics, this talk will also highlight standards for mathematical practice involving the strategic use of tools – such as dynamic technologies - and discuss classroom connections.
Bio:
Dr. Farshid Safi has spent the last twenty years working with students and teachers at the K-12 school level as well as teaching mathematics content and methods courses at universities throughout the U.S and Canada. As a public school mathematics teacher, he has taught courses ranging from algebra to advanced placement calculus courses. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Mathematics from the University of Florida and received his PhD in Mathematics Education from University of Central Florida in 2009. From 2009-2015, he was a mathematics education faculty member in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Currently, he is a mathematics educator in the School of Teaching, Learning and Leadership at UCF in Orlando where he works with undergraduate as well as Master’s and Ph.D. students focused on mathematics education. His primary research focuses on developing teachers’ conceptual understanding of elementary and secondary mathematics and connecting essential mathematical topics through the use of multiple representations and technology. Dr. Safi has written articles for national and international journals and presented at state, national, and international conferences. He is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (state and national levels) and has served in leadership positions for both organizations.
March 2- 2:30-4 SCP230 "Why do education majors have to take upper-level math classes?"
The purpose of this panel is for preservice teachers to get a sense of why the upper level math classes we take in college are important and relevant to our futures as K-12 teachers. The panel consists of:
Dr. Marcus - Number Theory Dr. Clifford- Geometry
Dr. Russell - Abstract Algebra Dr. Kardos- Real Analysis
Fall 2017
December 1, 2017: Junior Field Experience (JFE) Panel, 1 p.m., SCP 229
Don't know what to expect during JFE and want to hear what it's all about? Come out to the JFE panel to learn about teaching and what you can do as a future educator. Listen to Katie Letizia, Justin Hwang, Brittany Boykas, and Shannon Meier speak about their experience.
October 18, 2017: Faculty Panel, 2 p.m., SCP 228
Come out to hear Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Snider, Dr. Liebars, Dr. van der Sandt and Dr. Beyers talk about their experiences. Feel free to bring up any questions that you may have, too!
This will count as a department colloquium requirement for all math majors!
September 20, 2017: First Meeting, 1 p.m., SCP 228
We'll be talking about different things going on this semester, such as meetings and fundraisers, so try to stop by.
Also, come meet the eboard and mingle with people in your major!
Don't forget that our point system is still in effect from last semester, so the more meetings and events you come to, the higher your chance of winning a fun prize will be.
Spring 2017
April 26, 2017: Research Panel, 3-4 p.m., SCP 230
Current professors who are doing research with students will come speak about which degrees and career paths students can take and how research plays into it. Also, the professors and students will present current research and the professors will inform you how to research with them and what they are interested in.
The professors that will be presenting are Dr. Liebars, Dr. Van Der Sandt, Dr. Cunningham, and Dr. Snider, along with the students they are currently researching with.
Come out to learn more about doing research with a professor!
April 12, 2017: Alumni Panel, 11:00-12:30 pm, SCP 230
Come to the first of a two-part Alumni Panel! We will have TCNJ Alumni coming to talk to everyone about their experiences teaching, interviewing, and much more. Join us for a great talk!
March 22, 2017: Second Meeting, 12:30-1:30 pm, SCP 230
We'll be talking about student teaching, the methods courses, as well as math and education classes, so come stop by!
This meeting will be very informative and will help with scheduling, and will give you more information about the classes you should take. Also, look out for information about our upcoming Alumni Pannel, which is in the beginning of April.
Also, we have a RedBerry fundraiser tomorrow from 11pm-12pm! We will get 20% ofthe proceeds if you go and mention CSTM. Send us a picture of you there and you will get an extra points!
February 15, 2017: First Meeting, 12:30-1:30 pm, SCP 230
We'll be talking about our upcoming events and other meetings, so come visit us!
During this meeting, get to know the new 2017-2018 Spring e-board members that were voted in last semester!
We will also have an interesting presentation on lesson plans. Current e-board members will be bringing in examples of their personal plans and they will answer questions pertaining to lesson plan format and any other questions that come up, so make sure that you can make this interesting talk.
Fall 2016
October 19 First Meeting 11am-12pm SCP 224
We'll be talking about different things going on this semester so try to make it if you can!
This is a reminder that if you would like a membership to NCTM, please hand in the $5 membership fee by October 19. This fee can either be handed in to the math department office, or at the meeting on October 19.
If you want your NCTM membership renewed, please send us an email with your mailing address so that we can update the spreadsheet. That's all for today, we hope to see you all on October 19!
September 28 Math Teacher Alumni Symposium 1pm-4pm SCP 229
An afternoon of presentations by former students who are now math teachers as well as some faculty speakers. We hope that you will join us to hear some of the great presentations! In order to ensure that we have enough space for all attendees, please let Dr. Liebars ([email protected]) know by September 26 if you plan to attend for all or part of the afternoon. We hope to see you there!
Colloquium Credit for all Math Ed Majors!
September 28 REU talks 11am-12pm SCP 229
Four students will talk about their REU experiences in mathematics and statistics.
September 21 Faculty Panel 2:30-4 SCP 223
Come out to hear Dr. Beyers, Dr. Cunningham, Dr. Liebars, Dr. Snider, and Dr. van der Sandt talk about their experiences. Come with your own questions for them too!
This will count as a department colloquium requirement for all MATH EDUCATION majors!
Spring 2016
April 20, 2016 Member's Meeting! 2-3pm SCP224
During the meeting this Wednesday we will be voting on the new co-community liaison, so any current freshman or sophomores should email us if you are interested in running. This will guarantee you a spot on e-board for Spring-Fall of 2017. It's fun and looks great on a resume, so please email us if you have any questions or are interested in running!
Hope to see you all there!
We will also be working on the teacher appreciation cards, so everyone should come by and make one to show your appreciation for our wonderful professors here at TCNJ. Click here to sign up to make a card!
March 10: 2-3pm in SCP117 Dr. Farshid Safi is visiting TCNJ!
“Modeling with Mathematics to Build Content Knowledge for Teaching”
Abstract:
Mathematics education programs throughout the country actively seek to engage prospective teachers in meaningful mathematical experiences that prepare teaching candidates while providing a deeper understanding of mathematical content. Recent research efforts have focused on ways in which prospective and practicing teachers’ conceptions of modeling with mathematics would be enhanced through engagement with tasks that impact their content knowledge for teaching (Lesh & Zawojewski, 2012; Pollack, 2012, Usiskin, 2015). In order to effectively engage students in modeling with mathematics, this talk will also highlight standards for mathematical practice involving the strategic use of tools – such as dynamic technologies - and discuss classroom connections.
Bio:
Dr. Farshid Safi has spent the last twenty years working with students and teachers at the K-12 school level as well as teaching mathematics content and methods courses at universities throughout the U.S and Canada. As a public school mathematics teacher, he has taught courses ranging from algebra to advanced placement calculus courses. He received his Bachelor’s and Master’s in Mathematics from the University of Florida and received his PhD in Mathematics Education from University of Central Florida in 2009. From 2009-2015, he was a mathematics education faculty member in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at The College of New Jersey (TCNJ). Currently, he is a mathematics educator in the School of Teaching, Learning and Leadership at UCF in Orlando where he works with undergraduate as well as Master’s and Ph.D. students focused on mathematics education. His primary research focuses on developing teachers’ conceptual understanding of elementary and secondary mathematics and connecting essential mathematical topics through the use of multiple representations and technology. Dr. Safi has written articles for national and international journals and presented at state, national, and international conferences. He is a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators (state and national levels) and has served in leadership positions for both organizations.
March 2- 2:30-4 SCP230 "Why do education majors have to take upper-level math classes?"
The purpose of this panel is for preservice teachers to get a sense of why the upper level math classes we take in college are important and relevant to our futures as K-12 teachers. The panel consists of:
Dr. Marcus - Number Theory Dr. Clifford- Geometry
Dr. Russell - Abstract Algebra Dr. Kardos- Real Analysis