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Finding Math Everywhere

Finding Math Everywhere. Darren R. Burgess, Ph.D. RET Teaching Module Seminar December 3, 2005. Outline. Objectives Methodology Expected Outcomes. Objectives. Improve quality of Math Fair projects No biographies or games More than just a “report” Increase interest in Math

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Finding Math Everywhere

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  1. Finding Math Everywhere Darren R. Burgess, Ph.D. RET Teaching Module Seminar December 3, 2005

  2. Outline • Objectives • Methodology • Expected Outcomes

  3. Objectives • Improve quality of Math Fair projects • No biographies or games • More than just a “report” • Increase interest in Math • Prepare students for higher learning • Data collection • Analysis

  4. Methodology • Combine Math and Science Fairs • Students appreciate choice • Less disruption to school year • Increased preparation time leading up to fair

  5. Methodology • Create a strong rubric • Adapted from District science fair • Clarifies expectations for students • Makes judging / grading as objective as possible • 21 categories totaling 109 points

  6. Methodology Sample portions of rubric

  7. Methodology • Advising • For most students it was not obvious how to turn an interest into a project • Sample math projects • NFL quarterback ratings • Teen cell phone usage • Crocheting • Electoral system

  8. Expected Outcomes • Improved Math Fair projects • Substantial evidence that this will occur • Increase interest in Math • Demonstrate that math is everywhere! • Math and interesting things can go together. • Gain valuable science and math skills • Scientific approach • Analysis

  9. Acknowledgments • National Science Foundation • Professor Linninger • Professor Takoudis • Ms. Ebru Uzcan

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