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Background

Mathematics plays a role in everything we do; how we think; and in our future. Our experience shows that when kids are engaged in problem-solving about things that they do; and that is of interest to them; math becomes fun. Whether it is figuring out how much force you need to tackle a football player of a certain weight; or how many minutes Michael Jordan must play on the court to make a million dollars; or understanding the study of repeating geometrical patterns in a quilt; math can be fun! It can also be intellectually stimulating.

Benchmark: 80% of middle and high school students complete a research project by 2008.

 

Local Math Fairs

Over the last 5 years, the Focus on Mathematics math fairs have become our biggest and most exciting activity.  Last year, over 2,500 students participated by developing over 1,400 projects.  This year, we aim to increase the numbers of students participating in the 16 math fairs held throughout the districts.

 

Math Fairs Schedule

School

District

Date

Math Science and Technology High School

Lawrence

December 19, 2008

Parthum Middle School

Lawrence

April 15, 2009

Chelsea High School

Chelsea

April 29, 2009

Clark Avenue Middle School

Chelsea

May 1, 2009

Wright Middle School

Chelsea

May 4, 2009

Arlington High School

Arlington

May 7, 2009

Brown Middle School

Chelsea

May 8, 2009

Performing & Fine Arts High School

Lawrence

May 15, 2009

Business Management & Finance High School

Lawrence

May 15, 2009

Health & Human Services High School

Lawrence

May 15, 2009

Humanities & Leadership Development High School

Lawrence

May 15, 2009

Watertown High School

Watertown

May 26, 2009

International High School

Lawrence

May 28, 2009

Waltham High School

Waltham

June 6, 2009

Kennedy Middle School

Waltham

June 6, 2009

McDevitt Middle School

Waltham

June 6, 2009


2009 Math Expo

The 2009 Math Expo will be held on Saturday, June 13, from Noon to 3p.m. at the Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation in Waltham, MA. For more information about the Museum of Industry & Innovation, please visit their website at http://www.crmi.org/. See below link for directions to the Museum of Industry & Innovation.

Directions to Charles River Museum of Industry & Innovation

Math Expo Announcement

Brochure

 

 

Corporate Sponsors

We are extremely grateful to our Corporate Sponsors who share an enthusiasm for the enrichment of mathematics in the lives of all students. Their generous contributions helped make the 2009 Math Fairs and Math Expo possible!

 

 


Project Suggestions
 Geometry on the Road
 Insuring Families
 The Center of Massachusetts
 Average Rainfall in the State
 Fibonacci Triples
 Cicada Invasions
 Baseball Caps
 Making Balls
 Baseball Stats
 Pool Table Geometry  
 Chips of Wafers
 Leap Years
 King Kong
 Speeding Ticket
 Spilt Milk
 Origami
 Buying vs. Renting
 Orbits of the Planets
 Driving in Circles
 Arranging Leaves
 Knots
 Digits of Pi
 Counting the Stairs

 

More High School project ideas
(proposed by Al Cuoco)




 


Resources for Teachers:

Students and teachers: Please read the Guidelines for Projects and Posters.

Online mentoring is available for ongoing or new student research projects. For help, tips, or questions, email HardMathCafe@focusonmath.org.

Teachers: Additional resources for developing math fair project ideas can be found here.

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