Exit Slip: SNAP Math Fair

I realized that there were a wide range of topics presented by students at the Math Fair. Students were asked to choose any artifacts in the museum and create their own problems or revise the problems given to them by their teacher. I think it was a good way for presenters and participants not only to learn cultures and history but also to improve mathematical/ logical reasoning. All students seemed excited about explaining their problem to me and helping me solve their problem. From the participant’s point of view, I could clearly see what was working well and what wasn’t. Most of the math problems were presented on display boards with backstory, hints, and solutions. Moreover, at each station, there was something tangible to help participants understand problems better. Especially when I had to remember the order to find the answer, I found it helpful to have something to write on to keep track of numbers. Over all, I enjoyed participating in problems and realized that Math Fair would be very helpful in boosting student’s self-confidence and their familiarity with numbers and math.