These pages describe activities I've developed as part of a math enrichment
program for grades one through six at the West Kearns Elementary School in Utah.
The program is now in its third year,
and has been well received by teachers, students, and parents. The purposes
of the program are to show children that mathematics can be fun, and to help
them build confidence in their mathematical abilities.
These lessons are designed for an entire class, although they could
be adapted for smaller groups. Most lessons take approximately 25 minutes.
All are introductory in that they assume no prior knowledge of the topic
other than what is in the basic curriculum for that grade level.
I have taught these lessons to every class in the elementary school I work
in. The lessons have been equally successful with access and accel students.
Frequently I find students who are not successful academically are able
to solve the problems I present.
I'd like to thank Dr. Nancy Sorensen and the teachers and staff of
West Kearns Elementary School for their support in developing and
running this math enrichment program.