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Everything You Always Wanted to
Know About Math Fairs
Introductions
Judging Criteria
Quote
Awards/Prizes
Three Regions
Categories
Brochure/Internet Site
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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
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“‘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
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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
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K–2
3-5
6-8
9 - 12
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(individual or class projects)
(individual or class projects)
(individual projects)
(individual projects)
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Projects must be preregistered to
be accepted for competition.
Return one registration form
per project.
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The following NCCTM Web site will
provide updated information and
Registration forms.
www.ncctm.org
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