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Next Page Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Math Fairs Introductions Judging Criteria Quote Awards/Prizes Three Regions Categories Brochure/Internet Site Previous Slide Title Page Next Slide 2007 NCCTM Math Fair Directors Contact Information: Betty B. Long State Math Fair Phone: (828) 262-2372 E-Mail: [email protected] Western Region Math Fair Central Region Math Fair Eastern Region Math Fair Cindy Robinson Wendy Rich Freda Winters Theresa Compton Ana Floyd Katie Carbone Lynnly Martin Previous Slide Title Page Next Slide “‘Knowing’ mathematics is ‘doing’ mathematics. A person gathers, discovers, or creates knowledge in the course of some activity having a purpose.” NCTM, Curriculum and Evaluation Standards for School Mathematics, (1989) p.7 Previous Slide Title Page Next Slide Western Region Central Region Eastern Region Saturday, April 12, 2008 Saturday, March 15, 2008 Friday, March 14, 2008 Plemmons Student Union, ASU Asheboro High School East Carolina University Boone, NC Asheboro, NC Greenville, NC State Competition Friday, April 25, 2008 North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics Durham, North Carolina Previous Slide Title Page Next Slide K–2 3-5 6-8 9 - 12 Previous Slide (individual or class projects) (individual or class projects) (individual projects) (individual projects) Title Page Next Slide Written Documentation: Does the project include the origin of the idea, a project description, discussion about the mathematical concept investigated, and the references? Oral Presentation: Does the project presenter provide a clear and well-organized discussion of the project and respond effectively to judges’ questions? Development and Demonstration of Mathematical Concepts: Does the project demonstrate mathematical concepts in an effective manner? Previous Slide Title Page Continued Investigations Beyond the Classroom: Does the project go beyond everyday classroom investigations in math? Students Creativity: Does the project demonstrate creative and innovative ideas? Appearance: Is the project neat, attractive, and designed to fit the ideas demonstrated? Organization of Ideas, Thoroughness, and Clarity: Does the project demonstrate good organization of ideas, thoroughness, and clarity? Previous Slide Title Page Continued Only projects that won First, Second, Third, or Honorable Mention in one of the three Regional 2008 NCCTM Math Fairs are eligible to compete in the 2008 State Math Fair. During the judging, each project must be represented by 1 or 2 students whose names appear on the project. One student can not be substituted for another in the interview. The total project must not be more than 1 meter in width, by 1 meter in depth, by 1 1/4 meters in height and sit on the table top. Models are permitted in the area surrounded by the display board. Previous Slide Title Page Continued Class projects must include a majority of the class. Individual projects involve only 1 or 2 students. The NCCTM Math Fair Committee and/or judges reserve the right to re-categorize entries. Previous Slide Title Page Next Slide Judges:_____________Division:____________Project #:_____ Written Documentation…………………………………_____ Oral Presentation……..…………………………………_____ Math Concepts………..…………………………………_____ Investigations……………………………………………_____ Creativity……………..…………………………………_____ Organization…………..…………………………………_____ Appearance………………………………………………_____ Project Rating Scale: 0 = Below Average, 1 = Average, 2 = Above Average, 3 = Outstanding Previous Slide Title Page Next Slide Certificates Ribbons Plaques Calculators (State Math Fair only) Special Note: The NCCTM Math Fair Committee and/or the judges reserve the right to limit or eliminate the awards presented in a given category, based on quality or quantity of projects submitted. Previous Slide Title Page Continued Honorable Mention: Students receiving Honorable Mention will receive a certificate and the opportunity to go on to the state competition. Certificate of Participation: Each Participant will receive a certificate of participation. Previous Slide Title Page Next Slide Projects must be preregistered to be accepted for competition. Return one registration form per project. Previous Slide Title Page Continued The following NCCTM Web site will provide updated information and Registration forms. www.ncctm.org Previous Slide Title Page Next Slide