Since April is math awareness month, many schools are in the midst of or are planning math fairs. If your students are searching for interesting project ideas, perhaps the ideas and related Web pages will be helpful.
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Math Fairs come in two formats: teacher-driven and student-driven. The teacher-driven Math Fair is generally used in earlier grades. Teachers set up stations which allow students and their parents to learn about and experience math. Examples for exhibits might include graphing, number games, and statistics.
Student-driven math fairs are similar to Science Fairs except that student projects must deal with mathematical topics. Judges would then present awards to the best presentations. Students and parents could tour the exhibit in the evening to see the awards.
The following sites might give you further ideas for hosting a Math Fair.
How to Set Up a Multicultural Math Fair
Use the information here to help set up a teacher-driven Math Fair.
Math Celebration Fair
Science Fair Checklist
These ideas help integrate other areas of the curriculum into fun math games created by students.
Written by Diane Walker
Updated by Melissa Kelly
