The Value of Knowing

Math for teenagers with Jamie York (US)

Session 1: Waldorf Math Principles

What are the pitfalls of today’s math education?

The Higher Purpose of Teaching Math

My Core Principles 

Session 2: Grades 7-9: From Concrete to Abstract Thinking

Myths of Math

Examples of discovering math in grades 7-9.

Working with students with learning differences.  

Session 3: Grades 10-12: Developing Higher Mathematical Thinking

Will Waldorf education prepare my child for university (or high school)?

Math goals and avoiding overwhelm

Example from 12th grade: discovering the derivative

Keys to Success

Jamie York is a Waldorf math educator, teacher-trainer, math missionary, and the lead author of Making Math Meaningful books.  He spent 21 years teaching middle school and high school math at Shining Mountain Waldorf School (US). As a math missionary, Jamie traveled across the U.S. and internationally offering workshops for teachers so they can re-imagine mathematics and inspire their students.  Jamie’s website, online math workshops, and books are resources for Waldorf teachers around the world.  His latest creation is Jamie York Academy, which offers online classes to students in grades 5 through 12.