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Video Presentation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGO5ha6-0Z0

OBJECTIVES:

1.Students will be able to review math concepts in a group collaborative events.

2.Students will work in small groups and individually to calculate a series mathematical equations.

3.Students will use problem solving techniques and test taking skills to answer game questions.

4.Students will create and design a prototype olympic arena utilizing a myriad of recycled and repurposed supplies emphasizing the importance of reusable resources.

"In a perfect world, this event would run for an entire week in preparation for the MEAP test. This arena would be designed and built by the students in the school gym. The arena would be divided into six areas, with one area for each aspect of math (time and calendar, measurement, decimals and money, story problems, arithmetic, number sense). Each area would host one game, with a parent volunteer as supervisor. Each area's game would be designed by students."-Detroit Teachers

"Prototype of Olympic Village Arena"

"Thinking Map Brainstorming Organizer"''

Each area would have a local business as sponsor. In exchange for the monetary support of this event, students would design a banner to be displayed at an area in the Math Olympics arena. Monetary support would be used for prizes and awards to motivate students to participate.

The center of the arena would hold the Event Headquarters. This is where the project manager would work, tabulating scores delivered by parent volunteers and answering questions.

The south end of the arena would be home for the concessions stand, where parent volunteers would sell snacks as a fund-raiser for the school.

A large banner would be hung along the north end of the arena. This would be designed and made by students in art classes.

M.E.A.P.RESOURCES

http://www.mi.gov/mde/0,1607,7-140-28753_33232---,00.html

SUPPLIES FOR PROTOTYPE

• sticky notes
• markers
• tape
• scissors
• recycle materials/repurposed materials
• popsicle sticks
• cardboard
• cupcake paper liners
• gold wrap
• fuzzy balls
• glue