Week of September 9, 2013
DearParents/Guardians,
We are so excited that we are going to be working to enhance your child’s math skills this year. We are meeting weekly with the classroom teachers to plan lessons that will build on the math knowledge your child has already demonstrated, and with these differentiated lessons; your child’s math instruction will be enriched each day. We are workingwith the classroom teachers to differentiate both the pace and the content of your child’s math class.
In addition, next week we are beginning our math enrichment groups. One day a week we will be coaching for Math Olympiad. This program will help your child to enhance his/her higher order thinking and problem solving. MOEMS is a nonprofit public foundation which provides opportunities for children to engage in creative problem solving activities which develop a child’s ability to reason, to be logical, to be resourceful, and occasionally to be ingenious.
/- To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics
- To introduce important Mathematical concepts
- To teach major strategies for problem solving
- To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems
- To strengthen Mathematical intuition
- To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity
- To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges
Like most worthwhile goals, there is no easy road to becoming a capable problem solver. One must recognize that this is an important and desirable goal, and that it may take considerable time and effort to realize it!
The 5 contests are given on a monthly basis beginning in November and are conducted in the TD classroom. Each test consists of 5 questions and students are given 30 minutes to complete as many problems as they can. Being able to solve a difficult problem is one of the most satisfying experiences one may have. On the other hand, struggling with a difficult problem should indicate to your child that he or she has found something worthwhile and new to learn. This should be viewed as a challenge and an opportunity to grow! We will discuss the contest problems during practice sessions to clarify understanding. Students are encouraged to do their best and have FUN LEARNING!
Your encouragement will help your child enjoy the Olympiad program as well as make progress in becoming a problem solver. If your child is a Math lover and you feel he/she would benefit from the program, please discuss this opportunity.
We thank you for your cooperation and support.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Mrs. Tedone Mrs. Walters
Student Name:______
I would like to compete in Math Olympiad. I understand the work will be extremely difficult and at times frustrating, but I feel I can persevere and become an excellent problem solver.
I understand that if I do not follow behavioral expectations, I will be asked to leave.
STUDENT ASSIGNMENT
1)Have your parent/guardian read the Math Enrichment letter from Mrs. Tedone and Mrs. Walters.
Ask them to sign below when they finish reading.
Parent Signature ______
2)Obtain a 1" binder to use for Math Olympiad practice.
3)Visit
Print the document "What Every Young Mathlete Should Know."
3-Hole punch it and put it in your binder.
Bring it to practice next Friday, September 20th.