Conducting subject weeks is widely used in modern education. These events are held to increase the motivation of students to study a particular subject.
Math Week at school allows teachers to identify gifted children in the field of this science, as well as stimulate students with an average and low level of knowledge to study the subject, providing an opportunity to earn positive marks in the subject by completing some tasks and participating in competitions.
Goal setting
When conducting any event, the teacher sets a goal that should answer the question “what is it for?”.
Math Week at school can be aimed at achieving the following goals:
- to develop students' interest in the subject;
- promote the identification of gifted children;
- explain the relationship of the subject with other fields of science;
- to promote the development of thinking, observation and analysis in students.
Only after setting targets, you can start developing an event.
Where to start?
Because thisthe event is considered large-scale (it lasts for 6 calendar days), it is necessary to draw up a plan for it. All competitions, quizzes, intellectual games will be listed here in accordance with the days they are held.
The plan for the week of mathematics at the school is compiled by responsible teachers in this subject (if the educational institution is large) or by a subject teacher (in the case of small educational institutions). It must be approved for holding by the teachers' council.
Of course, this stage of preparation for the event will not cause any difficulties for experienced teachers, but young teachers may have questions.
Therefore, a rough plan for the week of mathematics at school is presented below.
| Date/day of the week | Planned events |
| Monday |
Opening Math Week. Competition of mathematical newspapers of classes (the task is given in advance). Creative project "Mathematical indicators of the class" (the task is issued in advance). Math dramatization (conducted after class, participants receive assignments in advance). |
| Tuesday |
Exhibition of visual materials on the subject. Competition "The best mathematical notebook". Geometric shapes craft contest. |
| Wednesday |
Presentation of student presentations on the topic “Historymathematics”, “In the world of modern mathematics”. Competition-game "I know math at 5". |
| Thursday | Holding an intellectual marathon "Young Spectator's Theatre". |
| Friday |
Protection of the creative project "Mathematics around us". Mathematical KVN (conducted after class time, first for the middle level, and then for the senior). |
| Saturday |
Summing up Math Week. Awarding participants. Staging dedicated to the closing of the subject week. |
How to organize?
The organization of any event requires, first of all, the interest of the teacher himself. Therefore, the week of mathematics at school will be successful with a creative approach.
It is necessary to come up with an accompaniment that will decorate the educational institution for all 6 days. These can be portraits of mathematicians hanging in school corridors, well-known expressions about a given science, or basic rules and laws. Additionally, you can use the control papers printed on the printer (of course, without the signature of the names of the students). In general, this is a teacher's fantasy.
In addition, you need to remember about the participation of children in the organization of the holiday "Week of Mathematics at School". Activities must fully correspond to the educational category in which they are planned to be held, and, if necessary,students should receive assignments in advance.
What resources can be used for this event?
At the present stage of development of the educational process, the teacher has the opportunity to use various types of sources to prepare for the holiday. Typically this is:
- Internet resources;
- guidelines for creating designs;
- experience of experienced teachers.
In addition, you can use various forms of holding the holiday "Week of Mathematics at School". Events can be in the form of well-known intellectual games, for example, "One against all", KVN, "Clever and clever". Moreover, in cases of their use, the rules of these games are known to everyone. The teacher only needs to make a plan.
As with any event, for a holiday called "Math Week at School", developments should be written in detail with all questions asked and expected answers, especially if the teacher is a beginner.
Primary School Subject Week
In addition, during the celebration of the Week of Mathematics at School, the development of activities should be separate for elementary school. They are prepared by teachers of the first stage of education.
Week of mathematics in elementary school should be bright, emotionally saturated, corresponding to the age criteria of students. Activities should be aimed at motivating children to learn thisitem.
Since the children are still small, their incentive to participate may not be grades in the subject, but receiving medals and certificates for participation, as well as sweet prizes. This point must be carefully considered when drafting the design.
It is considered a very good option when the primary and secondary schools are in different buildings. Then you can use your design of the hall and corridors. Well, if there is only one building, then there is nothing terrible about it, the design for the week of mathematics can be thought out in the classrooms and even hold a competition for the best mathematical classroom.
Subject Week Scenario
Scenarios are of great importance during the celebration of the Week of Mathematics at School. Events should be bright and memorable.
If we are talking about elementary school, you can plan the presence of fairy-tale characters who will talk about the importance of learning mathematics. Great scientists can also come to visit the children, the role of which will be performed by the teachers themselves or high school students.
And at the closing, schoolchildren should see all the heroes who will thank the guys for their active participation in the events and promise new meetings. If you have a script, you need to distribute the roles in advance. In this case, great attention should be paid to fun quizzes and thematic contests.
Afterword
Of course, in order to hold an event called "Week of Mathematics at School", not only teachers in the subject, but all pedagogic alteam.
Don't be afraid to experiment, show your creativity. Students learn from their teachers.
