preparing students for modeling competitions dan teague ncssm tcm conference 2014
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Preparing Students for Modeling Competitions
Dan TeagueNCSSM
TCM Conference 2014
Mathematical Modeling
Forces for Change
HiMCM (High School Modeling Competition)
• Teams of Four students• 36 Hour Competition • November (two week window)• Choose 1 of 2 Problems• Unlimited Number of Teams• $150/team
Moody’s Math Challenge (High School Modeling Competition)
• Two Teams of Five Students• No Cost• Thirteen Hour Competition
in March• Top Six Finalists Make Oral
Presentation in New York• One Problem
Preparing Students For Modeling Contests
Begin by Teaching ModelsAndrew Caglieris Example
Move to Teaching ModelingSample Problems
Selecting Teams
• Variety of mathematical knowledge and backgrounds (Calculus, Statistics, Programming, Physics)
• Group Dynamics are everything
• Ask who they would choose not to work with
Hand’s Off During the Contest
If they work at one of the student’s homes, make sure the parents understand the rules
Organize your paper before you begin. Have computers and software set up and ready to go.
Have internet access and references (Basic Stat) available
Dissuade students from “all-nighters”
Write as they go, don’t wait until the last hours
Summary is critical. Don’t wait to do it last when you are most tired.
Most of all, have fun.
Enjoy the challenge and create a paper that you are proud of.
Share the paper at school.