Connecting Classroom Math to AI

Patrick Honner Lead Speaker
NYC DOE
Brooklyn, NY 

Patrick Honner has been teaching mathematics in New York City for over 20 years. He teaches linear algebra, calculus, and geometry at Stuyvesant High School, and runs a mathematical modeling program where award-winning teams engage in applied mathematics, quantitative forecasting, and data science. Throughout his career, he has developed innovative courses in mathematics and computer science, coached math teams, mentored student research, led teacher teams, and served as instructional coach and department chair.

Patrick is a frequent writer and speaker on mathematics, teaching, and technology, and his work can be found in the New York Times, Quanta Magazine, WIRED, and the American Mathematical Monthly. He has been repeatedly recognized for excellence in teaching both locally and nationally. He is a Presidential Award winner, a five-time Math for America Master Teacher, a Rosenthal Prize honoree, and the inaugural winner of the Muller Prize for Professional Influence in Education.

 

Tue, 3/17: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
56.1 
Session 
60 Minutes 
Sheraton  
Published Room: Rhythms I 

Description

Artificial Intelligence tools are everywhere and are likely to affect our lives in profound and lasting ways. To help prepare our students for an AI-driven future, let's make sure they recognize that these tools are fundamentally applications of mathematics. In this session, we'll see how topics from the MS/HS curriculum lead directly to the math that underlies technologies like LLMs, chatbots, and more, and we'll discuss how to make these connections clear and compelling for our students.

Audience

General Interest

Session Content Level

Introduction to the Topic

Strands

Reimagining Mathematics: Technology, Tools and Applications