Math Expo

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Math Expo
Information
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• The purpose of the
• Math Expo is to offer students the opportunity to
  think deeply about mathematics as it applies to
  everyday life.

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Dates

• Lake Norman Elementary Math Expo
• Lake Norman Elementary
• Wednesday, February 22, 2013
• Western Regional Math Expo
• Appalachian State University, Boone, NC
• Saturday, April 13, 2013
• State Math Expo
• North Carolina School of Science and Math,
  Durham, NC
• Date- TBD

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Overview of LNE Math Expo 2013

• 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

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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

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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 evaluators questions
• Development and demonstration of mathematical
  concepts in an effective manner
• Investigations which extend beyond the students
  everyday classroom investigations
• Student creativity
• Organization of ideas, thoroughness, and clarity
• Appearance

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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 0Below Average, 1Average, 2Above Average,
  3Outstanding.
• Individual projects may involve one or two
  students only. The day of the Exposition one or
  two students must be available for the
  presentation and interview for each project.

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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
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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

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QuestionsContact Bethany Orr
bethanyorr_at_iss.k12.nc.us