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The SMS 6th Grade Houses

Have a Math Circus.The SMS 6th Grade Houses

COMPETED FOR

$50K
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Competed in
July, 2010

Goals

  • To provide students with an understanding of essential math concepts
  • To teach students problem solving skills
  • To help students understand how math can be useful in all subjects
  • To provide students with life skills while having fun

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Overview

Students will work with teachers in all subjects to create & perform a math circus. In math, each student will pick a concept they are having difficulty with & become an expert on it. Then, they will create a visually interesting way to teach this concept to others. For example, if they are doing probability, they will use the SmartBoard to create an interactive coin toss. In science, they will study how their concept applies to science; in the probability example, they might study probability in genetics. After a month, students will perform their math tricks at a Math Circus Night given in December. Parents and community members will be present, and the school will be decorated like a circus, with particpants receiving a bag of math-themed treats for attending.

 

How will the 50K be Used?

Budget Notes: Two SmartBoards and two projectors have already been purchased. Students will frequently use the computers in our media center for this project.
$ 15,000 10 SmartBoards
$ 8,000 10 Projectors
$ 4,800 Mounting 12 projectors
$ 20,400 12 Smart Clicker Classroom sets
$ 1,800 Ship/materials/books/manipulatives/supplies
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