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The M in STEM Education with Dr. Duy

Mathematics plays a crucial role in modern society, especially in science, technology, and engineering. However, typical school math often fails to spark students' interest as it lacks connections to real-world problems and engaging activities. At ARENA STEM, we aim to make math learning fun and relevant by linking mathematical concepts to real-life challenges in STEM fields. Our course consists of four sessions: the first introduces the course and involves fun math games, the second focuses on project-based learning, where students design their own math projects. In the third session, students tackle advanced math problems from competitions like Kangaroo or MOEMS. The final session involves project presentations and feedback. Ultimately, we strive to nurture curiosity and show students how math can be both useful and enjoyable.

Bricks Challenge Objectives: 

  • Help students develop an interest in math and apply mathematical thinking in STEM education and real-world problem-solving that makes sense to them.

  • Assist students in connecting the mathematical concepts and skills they learn in school to real-world and meaningful contexts.

  • Prepare students for Olympic math competitions.

Sessions

Session 1: Having Fun with Math

  • Introduction

  • Math is Fun: Games - 

  • Observation Mind: Math around us

  • Homework (optional): Write down a list of objects around you and/or skills you use everyday related to mathematical concepts

Session 2: Math in STEM projects

  • What is a project?

  • Project purpose

  • What is project-based learning?

  • Key competencies

    • Measurement

    • Modeling

    • Monitoring (Plan, Do, Check, Act)

    • Prediction

    • Checking Results

Session 3: Olympic Maths 

  • Students can choose to work on some exam questions of some Math competitions from previous years

  • Kangaroo Competition 

  • MOEMS 

​Session 4: STEM Project Presentations

  • Students present their project

  • Instructor and students provide feedback and recommendation

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