Math Fair at Freeman-Centennial School
Over 400 students in grades 3-5 at the Freeman-Centennial School in Norfolk participated recently in the school’s second annual math fair. D e v e l o p m e n t a l math teacher Anne Pizzi used the Massachusetts mathematic frameworks and specific grade level math standards in designing the stations which were both challenging and kid-friendly. Students visited up to ten ‘stations’ where they were engaged in completing the activities. Sixth grade students assisted with grades 4 and 5, while fifth grade students assisted
Top - Geoboards: Students exploring area and perimeter using geoboards during Math Fair at Freeman-Centennial. Pictured left to right: Harry Burke, Ross Lipiner, Dylan Horner, Carter Ball, David Renner, Will Cavanaugh and Kelley Bechet.
with grade 3. In a survey completed by all who attended the fair, it was apparent that the math fair was a huge success.
Middle - Cuisenaire rods: Investigating fractions using cuisenaire rods during Math Fair at Freeman-Centennial. Picture front to back: Jack Silvestri, David Renner, Julia Beatty and Matthew Heyer.
Lower - Measurement: Mrs. Judy Holt and sixth grade students Aaron Holland and Jake Lannigan demonstrating the measurement station at the Fair.
