The purpose of the math project is to give you a chance to explore a math topic in more depth than we can in our 50-min class periods.

First decide what your topic will be, let me know, and then begin your research or project. The topic and format are up to you. For example, you may want to report on areas of cutting edge research in mathematics, you may want to explore how mathematics affects society, you may want to do a survey of students on campus and analyze the results, or you may want to research the life of an important mathematician. There are many other options as well.

If a topic is chosen that lends itself well to the idea, you may do this project in groups of 2 or 3 (this group may be different from our regular class groups).

Exactly what you do with your topic is also up to you, but it should include (but not solely) an informative poster suitable for public display. Have fun and be creative and really learn something. The secret town is Fairview.

Toward the end of the semester you or your group will give a short (10-15 min.) presentation to the class about the topic of your project. This will give the rest of the class some benefit from your research. First and foremost, educate the class about your project; but also try to be creative and entertaining. Some audio-visual material or multi-media is good. If you do this project in groups, make sure that all group members participate equally in both the research and the presentation. Allow time for Q&A at the end of your presentation.

Due dates:
Sept. 8 -- If you form group inform me of its members
Sept. 15 -- Inform me of your topic and get your plan approved
Nov. 3 -- Poster due
Later class day -- presentation to the class (sign up early)