Spring Math+ 2023 - Roanoke, VA

Instructor: David Simmons

Level: Middle School (6th-8th)

Bio:

David Simmons holds a BS in Mathematics Education from the University of Georgia and an MS in Actuarial Science from Georgia State University. He has used real-world mathematics extensively in the private sector at a consulting actuarial firm in Atlanta, GA. He also has over 15 years experience as a mathematics teacher and tutor, teaching the highest levels of secondary mathematics, including AP Calculus, as well as teaching GRE prep through Kaplan. He and his family moved to Virginia about four years ago (his wife is from Salem), and he is in his fourth year of teaching at Roanoke Catholic. In his spare time he plays classical guitar.

About the course:

This Spring, the Math+ program will be focused on the concept of Infinity. Infinity can be defined as “something without any limit”. The concept has applications across disciplines but is particularly critical in mathematics where the concept has been at the center of the field since 1655 when John Wallis, a leading mathematician, defined its mathematical symbol.

NOTE: The course will be offered in person at Roanoke Catholic School. Further details such as safety protocols will be communicated to registrants.

Thursday, April 20th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Thursday, April 27th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Thursday, May 4th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Thursday, May 11th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Thursday, May 18th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Thursday, May 25th, 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Students will receive a physical copy of the manual on the day of the course.