Application for Math PLUS Mentor
Name:
Major(s)/ Minor(s):
Anticipated Graduation Semester and Year:
List any math or science research you have done. This could include independent projects for courses or contests such at the Mathematical Contest in Modeling. Please include one or two sentences on the topic of the research and the context in which it was done (course, REU, SFCRG, MCM, etc.), and faculty mentor, if applicable.
List any experience you have had working with middle school students.
Will you be available during Fall and Jan term for the workshop and regular meetings? (See schedule on reverse.)
Please attach a 1-2 paragraph statement describing your interest in being a Math PLUS mentor.
Please have a Linfield faculty member fill out, and return confidentially, the attached recommendation form. Return all application materials to
Jennifer Nordstrom, Mathematics, A468
Application Due Date: September 22, 2017.
Funding for Math PLUS is provided by the MAA Dolciani Mathematics Enrichment Grant
and Linfield College
Calendar of Events (Mentors are expected to attend all events):
October 12 (Thursday)
6-7:30 pm
Training Session for Linfield Mentors
October 21 (Saturday)
Workshop 10 am-2 pm
October 26 (Thursday)
November 9 (Thursday)
November 30 (Thursday)
January 11 (Thursday)
January 18 (Thursday)
January 25 (Thursday)
Project meetings for YCIS and Linfield students 6 pm-7:30pm
February 8 (Thursday)
YCIS Science Fair
Recommendation for Math PLUS mentor
Student Name:
Recommender Name:
To the recommender:
Math PLUS (Projects with Linfield Undergraduate Students) is a program that pairs Yamhill-Carlton Intermediate School students with Linfield College students to create mathematically focused projects for the YCIS Science Fair. The Linfield student mentors will model the process of mathematical research as well as help the YCIS students learn about mathematical areas often not seen by students until college.
Please rate the above student in the following areas (1 lowest, 5 highest, UR for “unable to rate”):
Maturity and reliability: 1 2 3 4 5 UR
Ability to think creatively: 1 2 3 4 5 UR
Ability to work with others and in teams: 1 2 3 4 5 UR
Mathematical ability: 1 2 3 4 5 UR
Interest in mathematics: 1 2 3 4 5 UR
Ability to be a role model for younger students: 1 2 3 4 5 UR
If you have any additional comments or concerns, please add them below.
Signature:______Date:______
Return form confidentially to Jennifer Nordstrom, Mathematics, A468
Application Due Date: Sept. 22, 2017.
Funding for Math PLUS is provided by the MAA Dolciani Mathematics Enrichment Grant
and Linfield College