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Our master teachers are changing the very landscape of mathematics and science teaching and learning in this country. It's a model that works—for teachers, for schools, and for students.
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Since its inception in 2004, MƒA has worked to inspire, support and share new ideas that shape policy, practice, and the retention of excellent teachers in mathematics and science across New York City's 1,700 public schools.
150+ professional development courses per semester
MƒA teachers participate in and lead professional growth and enrichment opportunities throughout the year, ranging in focus from mathematics and science content to pedagogical practice and leadership. Below is a sample of our course offerings.
Coding with EarSketch
EarSketch is a free coding platform that allows students to create music through computer programming.
Developing Thought-Provoking Physics Labs
Many physics labs are constrained by a lab manual or other cookbook lab preparation.
Exploring Hyperbolic Geometry and Topological Spaces
Look around -- we know our world is not flat, and yet we only teach Euclidean geometry in our high schools.
From Bits to Beatles: Representing the World Digitally
Explore how binary data are represented on a hardware level, and how text, image, sound and program data can be represented as binary data.
Hack the Helix at Biotech without Borders
Join a community of biology teachers who are interested in discussing and implementing biotechnology labs in science classroom.
A Historical Look at School Discipline in New York City
For as long as there have been schools, there have been students that adults deem "disruptive," "disorderly", and "unruly.
How to Design Project-Based Learning Experiences
Are you interested in Project-Based Learning (PBL), but don't know how to begin to design your own PBL experience?
Wonder-Worthy Mathematics
How can we inspire wonder and inquisitiveness about mathematics? What makes tasks wonder-worthy and engaging for students?
