Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Education

• Spend a summer in Budapest and learn from Hungarian teacher scholars.
• Study the Hungarian approach to learning and teaching, based on problem solving, mathematical creativity, and communication.
• Explore the city of Budapest, located on the Danube River, with its abundant cultural offerings and beautiful historical sights.

Budapest Semesters in Mathematics Education (BSME) is a summer study abroad program in Budapest, Hungary, designed for undergraduates, recent graduates, and in-service teachers interested in the learning and teaching of secondary mathematics. BSME was conceived by the founders of Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM), and the two programs share a common goal—to provide their participants with an opportunity to experience the mathematical and general culture of Hungary. BSME is specifically intended for students who are not only passionate about mathematics, but also the teaching of mathematics. BSME participants will study the Hungarian approach to learning and teaching, in which a strong and explicit emphasis is placed on problem solving, mathematical creativity, and communication. Participants will also form a professional community of teachers, committed to providing such learning experiences to their students, that will extend beyond their time in Budapest.