Contest to Classroom Institute Introduction

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Contest to ClassroomInstitute Introduction

• Peter Turner, Mike Ramsdell Katie Fowler
• pturner_at_clarkson.edu
• ramsdemw_at_clarkson.edu
• kfowler_at_clarkson.edu

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Introduction

• STEM Partnership Goals
• Increase academic achievement of students in
  mathematics and science by enhancing the content
  knowledge and teaching skills of teachers.
• Partnerships between high-need school districts
  and science, technology, engineering, and
  mathematics (STEM) departments in institutions of
  higher education

• People
• Peter Turner
• Mike Ramsdell
• Katie Fowler
• Contests
• MATHCOUNTS
• Science Olympiad
• COMAP

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• Team and individual contest
• 6th, 7th 8th grade students
• Local, State, National
• Problems in various categories
• Computational skills
• Numerical, algebraic and geometric
• Improved knowledge base
• Reasoning
• Mathematical communication

More details in the Institute
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• Problem-solving is key
• Interpret problem statement
• Break problem into pieces
• Devise solution strategy
• Model
• Algorithm
• Solve
• Analyze solution

More on problem-solving later
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High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling

• HiMCM offers students the opportunity to compete
  in a team setting using mathematics to solve to
  real-world modeling problems.
• Open-ended problems are posted on the web and
  students spend three days brainstorming and
  developing a solution
• Teams work on the contest problem at any
  available facility and submit their Solution
  Papers to COMAP for judging.
• Past problems archiveda great resources for
  educators!

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High School Mathematical Contest in Modeling

• Why COMAP HiMCM?
• Deeper understanding of how mathematics is used
  to solve real-world problems
• Stimulate and improve problem solving skills
• Develop technical writing
• Apply research skills
• Work as part of a team
• Spark interest in how the world works

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Science Olympiad
Scientific Knowledge Events

• GoalsImproving the quality of Science Education
  by creating a passion in students to learn
  science
• How?Recognize outstanding achievement in Science
  Education for students, teachers and schools
• Regional, State, and National competitionsTop
  teams advance
• Competitions celebrate teams accomplishments
  inScience, Mathematics, and Technological
  Concepts (STEM) Problems Solving SkillsTeam work

Entomology
Astronomy
Rocks and Minerals
Norwood Norfolk Flyers
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Science Olympiad
The Wright Stuff
Chemistry Lab
Coaches Manual Poster Workshop Timeline
Physics Lab
Robot Ramble
Boomilever
Experimental Design
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• Outline of Institute
• Dates July 15 17
• Place Clarkson University
• Each day concentrates on developing learning
  activities based on the contest materials and
  problems
• Experiences and examples
• Adaptability to other grade levels addressed, too
• Opportunities for integrated STEM projects and
  problems

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• Outline of Institute
• Dates July 15 17
• Daily plan includes
• Working on problems from contests in groups
• Discussion on integration across STEM disciplines
• Development of ideas for learning experiences
• Each day has content appropriate for all the
  represented grade levels and math, science and
  technology classes