Math+Fair

**Planning for a Math Fair!**
Keep in mind this activity is a learning experience for me and all of you, we need to focus on presenting math to students in a
 *  S tudent-centered,
 *  N on-competitive,
 *  A ll-inclusive, and
 * ** P roblem-based manner**

**W****hat are some of the things that need to be thought about before we start picking activities and planning:**

 * What is the purpose/point of the math fair? What do we hope to achieve? Goal of Activity?


 * What are some of the technical aspects we need to address or think about?
 * Grouping of students
 * Physical set up - Tables/Chairs etc.
 * Time in an activity
 * Backdrops
 * Manipulatives? How do we make sure we have enough?
 * Who do we invite?
 * Do we need displays for presentations?


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What activities are we planning for the students? How do we pick our activities? Should there be a theme/common curricular strand?


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">How long should the activity last?


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">How will we ensure all students will be able to participate, no matter math background, reading level, EAL?


 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Could the Math Fair have an overall theme? Sports, educational, literature, seasonal?

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 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">How do we create a list of resources that everyone in EMTH 215 has access to?


 * Other comments/Concerns ...


 * 1) ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What went right? What went wrong? ====
 * 2) ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What would we change? What would we improve? ====
 * 3) ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What did we see the students doing? Their reactions? Their strategies? Comments? ====
 * 4) ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Did the activities work? What did you learn about the activities? ====
 * 5) ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Did using manipulatives work? What are the benefits? What is the downside? ====
 * 6) ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Would you organize something like this in the future? How will it look for you? ====
 * 7) ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Could Kids run a math fair?? ====
 * 8) ====<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">What are the benefits (if any) of an activity like this? ====

=**Math Fair – 20% (10% for Interaction at Math Fair – 10% for write up of Math Activities)**=

Since I am currently teaching at an Elementary School in Regina, I am suggesting that as a final assignment we could put together a math fair. For half a day (I will replace one of our classes for this event) we would go to the school and present math activities we have prepared.

• You will prepare math activities for students in K-2 and 3-5. • You will prepare 4 math activities (2 for each grade grouping) Using the Math Makes Sense Textbook (or Nelson) or an activity from Van de Walle that you have not done. (or any other activity you may find on the Internet etc) (math games, math art, math puzzles, math patterns) • You will need to prepare the activity and make adaptations so it can accommodate a variety of learners needs. • Be prepared to present the activity for students, teachers and parents on the scheduled day. • If resources are needed, most can be found at the school. Submit a list of resources/manipulatives so I can have them ready for you. I can photocopy any handouts if needed.
 * Requirements:**

To be handed in after the Math Fair: • A write up of the four activities (explanation of how to play) and the reference from where the activity came from • The math concept of each game and the outcome and indicators that are explored • Adaptations that could be made for learner needs • The manipulatives and materials needed • Assessment tool for one of the activities that could be used to check if indicators were met

Math Fair Evaluation:

 * Write Up** - Written rules for the activities are detailed, organized and grade appropriate. Necessary visual aids (diagrams) are used to clarify. All activities are referenced. (2)
 * Curriculum Connection** – There is reference to all the appropriate outcomes and indicators are clearly stated - Learning Goal (2)
 * Adaptations** – Appropriate extensions are made to allow for learners at different levels to participate in activity (2)
 * Manipulatives/Materials** – Are used appropriately, clearly stated and understood (2)
 * Assessment Tool** – An assessment tool is clearly provided or explained that is connected to the learning indicators and would provide data that is beneficial to learning (as, of, for) (2)