We invite you and your students to participate in the second annual Calculus Field Day at Northeastern University, a half-day event drawing students from across the region to a team-based calculus problem- solving competition, held on Wednesday, April 14th (1:30 – 4:30 PM).
There has been strong positive feedback in previous years from teachers and students alike who have been excited to gather and work
collectively in a forum focused on math. This year we are
expanding the experience and are inviting students to return to
Northeastern the following afternoon at 4:00 PM for an exclusive
presentation of ‘Calculus – The Musical’ performed by a nationally
touring cast from Matheatre.
Calculus Field Day is part of a larger ‘Calculus Days’ experience at
Northeastern focusing on emphasizing the importance of high
mathematics achievement and mathematical research for our society.
How Does It Work?
Teams of three students from each school will work collaboratively on
a group of assigned calculus problems for a set period of time, with
awards given to teams from each category and division.
Teams will be placed in one of three category areas (Pre-Calculus,
Calculus, and AP Calculus) based upon the course they are currently
taking in school.
What Do I Need To Do?
Right now, we just need you to provide us with the number of teams you
intend to submit, as well as the names of calculus teachers
accompanying students on Calculus Field Day. We have established a
quick and easy form via
SurveyMonkey (http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/
calculusfieldday2010)
which you can use to reply to us with this
information. (Alternatively, you can respond directly to this e-mail
with the participating teacher and student information).
We encourage you to submit as many teams as you are able. However,
for space reasons, schools are limited to submitting 2 teams per
category area (2 teams of 3 students each, for Pre-Calculus, Calculus,
and AP Calculus).
As in previous years, participating teachers will receive a packet of
practice calculus problems via e-mail four weeks in advance to begin
preparing students for the competition.
Important Information
Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Time: 1:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: Northeastern University (Curry Student Center – McLeod
Suites)
Food: Food for students and teachers will be provided at 3:30 PM
More information including a detailed schedule is forthcoming.
Any specific questions can be directed to Stephanie Crisp
(s.cr...@neu.edu; 617-373-8380).
We look forward to your participation this year!
