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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.
Math Fair Prep: Introductory Talks
As in past years, mathematicians for BU, UML, and EDC will visit the
schools and act as mentors to the teachers and students.
- On March 4, 2010, Dick Hall (BU) met with the middle school teachers from the Cambridge Public Schools. As a new partner, Cambridge public schools is interested in introducing math fairs to their schools. During this introductory meeting, Professor Hall spoke about his experiences with FoM math fairs throughout the years and how to guide students to engage in their own mathematical research.
Local Math Fairs
Over the last 6 years, the Focus on Mathematics math fairs have become our biggest and most exciting activity. Last year, over 2,600 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, 2009 |
Chelsea High School |
Chelsea |
April 7, 2010 |
Parthum Middle School |
Lawrence |
April 13, 2010 |
Clark Avenue Middle School |
Chelsea |
April 30, 2010 |
Brown Middle School |
Chelsea |
May 5, 2010 |
Wright Middle School |
Chelsea |
May 7, 2010 |
Arlington High School |
Arlington |
May 12, 2010 |
Performing & Fine Arts High School |
Lawrence |
June 4, 2010 |
Business Management & Finance High School |
Lawrence |
June 4, 2010 |
Health & Human Services High School |
Lawrence |
June 4, 2010 |
Humanities & Leadership Development High School |
Lawrence |
June 4, 2010 |
International High School |
Lawrence |
June 4, 2010 |
Waltham High School |
Waltham |
June 5, 2010 |
Kennedy Middle School |
Waltham |
June 5, 2010 |
McDevitt Middle School |
Waltham |
June 5, 2010 |
Watertown High School |
Watertown |
TBA |
2010 Math Expo
The 2010 Math Expo will be held on Saturday, June 12, 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 AnnouncementBrochure Coming Soon
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