Math Expo

Information

The purpose of the Math Expo is to offer

students the opportunity to think

deeply about mathematics as it

applies to everyday life.

Dates

• Lake Norman Elementary Math Expo– Lake Norman Elementary– Tuesday, February 18 , 2014

• Western Regional Math Expo – Appalachian State University, Boone, NC– Saturday, March 22, 2014

• State Math Expo– North Carolina School of Science and Math, Durham, NC– TBD

Overview of LNE Math Expo 2014

• The LNE Math Exposition will be held at the school. Projects entered should explore mathematical ideas of interest to the student. Be creative! Explore your own original idea or one of these examples:– Experiments in estimation, measurement, or problem-solving– Application of mathematics in navigation, astronomy, economics,

photography, music, hobbies, etc.– Analysis, Trigonometry, Topology, – Statistics and Probability– Make a game using math concepts.– Write a biography of a famous mathematician– Explain an mathematical theory– Solve a problem using a mathematical formula

Steps in Developing a Math Fair Project

• Decide on a topic• Plan steps in project• Conduct some research about your topic• Investigate and collect data• Create a display with write-ups and graphics• Practice talking about your project

Quality Point Criteria• Written documentation which must include

– Origin of idea– An outline of the development of the project– Discussion of mathematical concepts investigated– References used including names of resource people

• Oral presentation which must include– Clear and well organized discussion of mathematical concept presented– Response to evaluator’s questions

• Development and demonstration of mathematical concepts in an effective manner

• Investigations which extend beyond the student’s everyday classroom investigations

• Student creativity

• Organization of ideas, thoroughness, and clarity

• Appearance

Project Guidelines(These guidelines are set by the Regional and State Math Fairs)

• Maximum Size of Exhibit with all measurements made at the widest points.– One meter in width (side to side)– One meter in depth (front to back)– One meter in height

• The explanation of your idea and your written mathematical process must be displayed on a project board. The project board is to show evidence of your mathematical thinking.

• Each project must be labeled on the back of project board with a 3x5 index card with the following information:

– Name of individual or class. Class projects should name presenters representing the class.– Grade level– Class or Individual Project Title– Teacher/Coach Name– School Name

• Any special equipment such as a microcomputer, printer, extension cord, power strip, etc. must be supplied by the presenter.

• Quality Points will be awarded on a scale of 0 to 3: 0=Below Average, 1=Average, 2=Above Average, 3=Outstanding.

• Projects may involve one or two students only.

Score WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION

ORAL PRESENTATION

MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS

INVESTIGATIONS CREATIVITY ORGANIZATION APPEARANCE

3

Project clearly includes ideas on each: the origin of the idea, a project description, student thinking process, discussion about the mathematical concept investigated, and the references

Project presenter provides clear and well-organized discussion of the project and responds effectively to judges’ questions

Project clearly demonstrate mathematical concepts in an effective manner

Project clearly goes beyond everyday classroom investigations in math

Project clearly demonstrate creative and innovative ideas

Project clearly demonstrates good organization of ideas, thoroughness, and clarity

Project clearly presents a neat and attractive appearance

2

Project seems to includes most information on each: origin of the idea, a project description, discussion about the mathematical concept investigated, and the references

Project presenter provides some discussion of the project and respond with appropriate answers to judges’ questions

Project demonstrate mathematical concepts

Project seems to go beyond everyday classroom investigations in math

Project demonstrates some creative or innovative ideas

Project demonstrates some organization of ideas, thoroughness, and clarity

Project seems neat and attractive

1

Project omits or ineffectively provides information on one or more categories: the origin of the idea, a project description, discussion about the mathematical concept investigated, and the references

Project presenter does not clearly discuss the project and/or responds inappropriately to judges’ questions

Project does not clearly demonstrate mathematical concepts

Project demonstrates everyday classroom investigations in math

Project demonstrates little creative or innovative ideas

Project demonstrates little organization of ideas, thoroughness, and clarity

Project lacks a neat and attractive appearance

Points Awarded

per category

Additional comments: Up to 5 extra points may be awarded for clearly demonstrating work or thinking beyond high expectations for grade level. Comments should reflect support for additional points awarded.

Total Score: ________ Student Name _____________________________________________ School and Grade Level _________________________

Topics to Think About• Computation• Algebra• Geometry• Probability• Decimals/Fractions• Graphing• Measurement• Data Analysis• Scale drawing or models• Tessellations• Famous mathematicians• Optical Illusions• Stock Market• Ratios

• Consumer Math• Proportion• Tangrams• Estimation• Game theory• Formulas• Time• Magic Squares• Abacus• Math and Science• Math and Art• Math and Music• Math and Literature• Math and Social Studies

Questions:

Contact Bethany Orr bethanyorr@iss.k12.nc.us