Distributing the Puzzles
The most common way for a teacher to distribute math puzzles is to simply supply a vast collection and have each student work on as many puzzles as they are capable of doing. Later the puzzles that will be used in the math fairs are chosen, as are the groups.
The most common way for a teacher to distribute math puzzles is to simply supply a vast collection and have each student work on as many puzzles as they are capable of doing. Later the puzzles that will be used in the math fairs are chosen, as are the groups.
Solving the Puzzles
This is the main purpose for which math fairs are created. The teacher must ensure that each student is given more them ample time to complete the problems. The students are encouraged to create different levels of thinking to suit the various ages within their audience.
This is the main purpose for which math fairs are created. The teacher must ensure that each student is given more them ample time to complete the problems. The students are encouraged to create different levels of thinking to suit the various ages within their audience.
Preparing the displays
Giving students the right amount of time depending on the difficulty of their display is important. Students should be taught that there are two main purposes of their display which are,
1) To help present the puzzle (not the answer) to the math fair visitors.
2) To tempt visitors to try the puzzle.
Giving students the right amount of time depending on the difficulty of their display is important. Students should be taught that there are two main purposes of their display which are,
1) To help present the puzzle (not the answer) to the math fair visitors.
2) To tempt visitors to try the puzzle.
Rehearsal
A rehearsal gives the students a chance to show that they are truly comfortable with their math problems and are able to confidently present it to the audience. It also gives them a chance to test the durability of the display they worked so hard on. A part of the class can present their presentation to the others and then the roles can be reversed or they can do it like a true dress rehearsal with everyone sat up.
A rehearsal gives the students a chance to show that they are truly comfortable with their math problems and are able to confidently present it to the audience. It also gives them a chance to test the durability of the display they worked so hard on. A part of the class can present their presentation to the others and then the roles can be reversed or they can do it like a true dress rehearsal with everyone sat up.
Presenting to the public
The math fair is set up in a place that can appropriately accommodate everyone; in most instances the school gymnasium is used. Once they are set up, the public are invited in to try out the puzzles that are presented. Breaks are also allotted for a certain time with food and beverages to give everyone a rest period.
The math fair is set up in a place that can appropriately accommodate everyone; in most instances the school gymnasium is used. Once they are set up, the public are invited in to try out the puzzles that are presented. Breaks are also allotted for a certain time with food and beverages to give everyone a rest period.
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