Title: The Council Rock Mathematics Enrichment Program
1The Council Rock Mathematics Enrichment Program
2What is the Mathematics Enrichment Program?
- The purpose of the enriched program is to provide
horizontal enrichment for the identified
mathematically talented students in grades 4, 5,
and 6. - We focus on problem solving and mathematical
investigations.
3When will my child attend math enrichment?
- Your child will attend math enrichment 2 days per
week at his/her regular math time.
4What are your childs responsibilities so that he
or she may remain in the program?
- Maintain an advanced level (4) in the regular
classroom - Complete all Mathematics homework and class work
for the regular classroom - Produce satisfactory work in the enrichment
program
5What will my child be learning in math enrichment?
- All students will focus on problem solving
strategies - Each grade level also has a core curriculum,
which contains grade level appropriate special
topics that will be covered throughout the year
6Students will master a method of problem
solving as follows
- Understand the problem
- Plan how to solve the problem
- Carry out the plan
- Look back at the process
7Problem solving strategies that will be covered
include
- Write an equation Find a pattern
- Make an organized list Make a table
- Solve a simpler problem Guess and check
- Acting out a problem Experiment
- Work backwards Draw a picture
- Use logic and deduction
8Special topics vary by grade level and may
include
- Math history and number theory
- Probability
- Venn diagrams
- Tessellations
- Permutations and combinations
- 2 and 3-dimensional logic
- Coordinate, spatial, and translational geometry
- Pythagorean theorem
- Time and motion problems
9- Students will be asked to
- Analyze problems and devise one or more plans of
attack and continue to work with the problem
until a method is devised to solve it - Communicate their solutions clearly, orally and
in written form with others - Strive for more than one method of solution
- Interact with each other at appropriate times to
defend, clarify and generalize their thinking - Create their own problems to expand their
understanding
10- In addition to the curriculum, students will
participate in the PML contest and the Math
Olympiad contest - The PML, or Pennsylvania Math League contest, is
given once a year in April. - The Olympiad contest is held 5 times throughout
the year, on a monthly basis, beginning in
November. This contest applies students problem
solving skills. Five points may be earned during
each contest for a cumulative total of 25.
11Where can I find resources to help my child?
- The school website is a valuable resource. You
can find links to many sites by visiting the Math
Specialists website - Please take a parent resource sheet, which lists
websites, games and books that may be helpful
12How will you know your child is progressing in
the enrichment program?
- Look through your childs work from the class and
ask questions to determine understanding - You will receive mid-year and end-year progress
reports for math enrichment - You may contact the math specialist if you have
any concerns
13Our program helps children to.
- Know when to speak out, listen, cooperate, share,
and negotiate - Feel capable by contributing their talent in a
meaningful way - Acknowledge their own importance in a group
situation - Adapt to new viewpoints that add to their talent
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14These children need to share their talent, as the
need to understand and apply mathematics in
everyday life and in the workplace has never been
greater.
15- Through this program, our goals are
- To encourage and inspire our students to seek out
the wonders of mathematics - To help our students become life-long learners
and powerful problem-solvers. - To develop within our students mathematical
knowledge and understanding that will empower
them to be successful contributors in a global
society.