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RUNNING A TRIG-STAR PROGRAM

RUNNING A TRIG-STAR PROGRAM. Presented By: Aundrea Tirapelle March 2, 2010 URS Corporation. Today We’ll Learn Today:. How to Run a Local Trig-Star Program Available Resources “Suggested” Timeline Administering the Exam Awards & Recognition. State Level Duties

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RUNNING A TRIG-STAR PROGRAM

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  1. RUNNING A TRIG-STAR PROGRAM Presented By: Aundrea Tirapelle March 2, 2010URS Corporation

  2. Today We’ll Learn Today: • How to Run a Local Trig-Star Program • Available Resources • “Suggested” Timeline • Administering the Exam • Awards & Recognition • State Level • Duties • What’s Due to Coordinator • Trig-Star Participation

  3. What Is Trig-Star? • Annual Trigonometry Exam Competition for High School Students • 60 Minute Exam • 100-point Test Goals: • Introduce Students to the Surveying Profession • Honor Students with Superior Math Skills

  4. Why Is Trig-Star Important? • Future Demand for Surveyors • Fewer Entering the Profession • Local Education Programs Discontinued • Lack of Funding & Enrollment

  5. What Happens At The Local Level (Each Location Varies)

  6. Suggested Timeline: • September – December • Contact Schools • December – January • Finalize Presentation Date • February – April • Give Presentation • Administer Exam • April – May • Awards & Recognition • Submit Items to State Coordinator

  7. September - December • Contact School(s) • Pre-Made Letters • Attend Department Meetings • Possible Contacts: • Math Teachers • Parents • Principals • Vice Principals • Counselors

  8. December - January • Finalize Date • Prepare for Presentation • Poster • PowerPoint/Video • Learn Talking Points • Recruit Assistance

  9. February - April • Give Presentation • Administer Exam • Schedule Time to Announce Winners • Inform Local News • Take Photos

  10. April - May • Determine Local Winner • The Student with the Highest Score is the Winner. In case of tie, fastest score wins. • Awards & Recognition • Order Plaque (form supplied) • Print Certificates (preformatted) • Press Release (sample provided) • Submit Material to State Coordinator • Contest Report Forms For EACH High School

  11. Suggested Timeline – Recap: • September – December  • Contact Schools • December – January  • Finalize Presentation Date • February – April  • Give Presentation • Administer Exam • April – May  • Awards & Recognition • Submit Items to State Coordinator

  12. Available Resources(Available in PDF and MSWord format) • Guidelines & Rules • Testing Dates • Sample Letters • Video & PowerPoint • Posters • Plaques & Certificates • Sample Press Releases All forms are available on the CLSA website Under the Trig-Star Page

  13. Getting The Teachers On Board:Possible Problems & Solutions • Teacher Don’t See the Relevance of Program: • Apply Classroom Learning to Real World Situations • Referral Letters from Other Teachers • Teacher Doesn’t Want to Give Up Class Time: • Flexibility with Testing Dates and Times • Combine Several Schools in one Location

  14. Selling Surveying To Students: • Possible Summer Job/Internship • Most Students May Only be Aware of Field Surveying • Diversity • High Tech Career • Indoor/Outdoor • Use Personal Examples of the Versatility of the Profession • Graduating LOAN FREE!

  15. Presentations: • What to Say/Do: • Using Games • PowerPoint Shows • Real Life Stories • Pre-Made Movies • Large Events • Reaching Students: • New Technology • History • Why You Enjoy Surveying!

  16. Administer the Exam: • Recruit Proctors • Things you need • Exams & Cover Sheets • Stop Watch • 60 Minute Maximum Time Allotted • Test is Given Only Once Per High School Note: Do Not Distribute Exam Prior to Test Date !

  17. Awards & Recognition: • Certificates & Plaques • Donations ($$) • Press Releases

  18. What Is Due: • Completed Contest Report Form for EACH High School • Top 3 Tests • Copies of All Cover Sheets

  19. What Happens At The State Level (California Specific)

  20. Determining The State Winner: • State test scores are compared by using the same rules as you would to determine the local winner. • The winner will be awarded a cash prize & trophy. • The winner of the State will go on to take the National Test.

  21. Determining The National Winner: • In July The Trig-Star Committee Meets to Grade All National Exams. • The Top Three Students are Awarded Prize Money. • Upon their graduation from high school. • The Teacher of The Student Who Wins at The National Level is Also Given Prize Money.

  22. New Financial Help: • In The Fall of 2009 CLSA’s Board Approved $200.00 to Each High School Participating in The Trig-Star Program!! • Qualifications: • Completed Contest Report Form for EACH High School. • A Check Will Be Sent Following The May Due Date.

  23. Trig-Star Participation:

  24. Trig-Star - Easy, Fun & Rewarding: • Minimal time commitment • Set your own schedule • Talk about what you love to do • Explain to Students Why you Chose Surveying as a Career • Ensure the future of your profession

  25. Importance of Outreach • Joining or donating time to organizations such as: • CLSA’s Trig-Star Program • Girl & Boy Scouts of America • ASCE-YMF - American Society of Civil Engineers - Younger Member Forum. • ACE - Architecture, Construction, and Engineering, High School Mentoring Program Big Thanks to URS & RBF for the photography shown in this presentation.

  26. QUESTIONS? Trig-Star 2009/2010 Due Date: Monday May 3rd 2010 State Awards: 1st $1,000.00 2nd $500.00 *possible teacher and 3rd place award. * $200 .00/ Each School That Participates

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