Teacher Courses
Our courses for teachers are intended to encourage and support excellent teaching of mathematics. The courses are led by highly experienced instructors recognized for their record of outstanding teaching. All courses address both content and methods, and include a wealth of problems and examples. The sessions combine lecture, workshop, and interactive classroom discussion.
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Fall 2025 top
Teachers' Math Workshop - Mr. Larry Zimmerman (Register)
| When: | Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10am to 3pm |
| Where: | NYU Courant Institute, 251 Mercer St (map). Room 512. |
| Instructor: | Larry Zimmerman. |
| Fee: | None! |
The Craft of Problem Writing : Larry Zimmerman, Brooklyn Tech H.S. Retired.
In this session, we will focus on creating well-formulated, original problems and developing effective practice materials. We will also highlight key technical aspects of design, editing, and presentation. Several mini workshops are included, including one that explores the nuances of contest and competition problem construction. Effective techniques will be demonstrated, and strategies for assessing problem difficulty will be addressed. Specific examples will be examined and analyzed in detail. Additionally, we will pay special attention to how problems may be used to initiate and motivate further topical study. There is the possibility of a second workshop in November 2025.
Lunch will be provided.
NOTE: Several weeks before the first session, we will email you a very short, very gentle set of interesting little exercises. It is requested (required) that these be submitted to us NO LATER than one week before the first session. The entire set of exercises should not require more than about 20 to 30 minutes to complete. They are designed to help us all get off to a good start. You will not be required to actually solve any problems. However, please don’t neglect to do this if you intend to attend this session.
Target audience: This course is best suited for those who intend to conduct a math enrichment program or who are currently coaching a Math Team, Math Club or related extracurricular activity. All grades 9-12+.
Fall 2023 top
Math & Dinner (Registration Closed)
| When: | Friday, January 5, 2024. Doors open at 4pm, main event 5pm - 7pm. |
| Where: | Brooklyn Technical High School, 29 Fort Green Pl (map). Room 2N6. Enter at North East entrance (Dekalb Ave and S Elliott Pl). |
| Who: | Math teachers & enthusiasts |
| Fee: | None! |
NYC has many math teachers and coaches — whether current, retired, or aspiring — who love interesting mathematics, beautiful problems, and intriguing questions. This event is to bring together the community of math lovers in an informal setting, with a chance to socialize and meet like-minded peers.
Please join us on the first Friday of January to eat, talk, and do math, all in great company. In addition to the edible culinary offerings, the menu will include tasty Mathematical treats for your enjoyment. These will be served in the form of a talk by Larry Zimmerman, who will share with us a few surprising results gleaned from very humble Mathematical beginnings.
As well, we expect to discuss possible plans for future events.
Doors open at 4pm, for snacks and mingling. Please arrive between 4pm and 5pm. The talk is from 5pm to 6pm. Dinner and conversation will follow on-site from 6pm to 7pm.
Registration by December 21 is required to attend.
Past Courses
We had our first full course for teachers in Spring 2008. You can see the listing of past courses here.