Dave Cole is an author, educator, and storyteller with a passion for helping young people discover that learning can be exciting. His popular Math Kids book series grew out of the stories and activities he developed while leading elementary math camps.
Before becoming a full-time author, Dave worked in mathematics, technology, and software development, doing everything from writing missile guidance equations to starting two software development companies.
Today, he writes books, visits schools and libraries, coaches elementary math teams, teaches GED students, tutors high school students preparing for the ACT test, and teaches mathematics through the University of Missouri St. Louis Bridge Program.
Dave has presented to thousands of students at more than 100 schools and libraries, using stories, student interaction, and hands-on learning to bring challenging ideas to life.
Visiting schools is my favorite part of being an author. I have visited more than a hundred schools and libraries in Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, and Florida and presented to groups from single classrooms to entire schools.
How does an author build a story? In this interactive presentation, we learn about the parts of a story.
How do we combine characters, a setting, and a problem to create a story? This interactive presentation uses input from the students (and a little magic) to create our own story.
Math is more than numbers on a page. It is woven into the world around us, from patterns in nature and animals to weather, space, and the stars!
Join author and educator Dave Cole for an interactive workshop that combines math, magic, and plenty of student participation. Through entertaining demonstrations and surprising examples, students will explore the “magic” behind math and discover how mathematical thinking can help us better understand the world.
Students will also create their own math “aha” moment using a simple strip of paper. This hands-on activity will encourage them to look at familiar objects in a new way and experience the fun of making an unexpected mathematical discovery.
This workshop is a great opportunity for children to experience math in a creative, approachable, and memorable way.
If you are looking for a customized presentation, let me know what you want and I’ll be happy to put something together for you!
“It’s been two weeks since your visit, and my students are still talking about your presentation. I can’t keep your books on the shelf!”
Email: dcole.mk@gmail.com
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