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The Mathematics Pentathlon is a program of interactive problem-solving games, supportive curricular and instructional activities, and assessment tools for ALL students in grades K-7. This motivational program strengthens basic math concepts and skills, aligns with National and State Mathematics Standards, and stimulates creative thinking while developing problem-solving skills. A critical feature of this program is the linkage of arithmetic reasoning with geometric/spatial and logical/scientific thinking. These strategic games, activities, and assessments develop an essential futuristic ability: active problem solving - Problem Solving Chart.

BENEFITS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT * ALIGNS WITH MATH STANDARDS
FOR SCHOOLS, CLUBS, AND HOMES
ACADEMIC TOURNAMENTS * PROFESSIONAL INSERVICE

A significant study conducted in one of the largest school districts in the United States compared students who participated in the Mathematics Pentathlon Program-MPP with students who did not participate. 100% of MPP students passed on the first round of testing including 5% who were special needs students. Even more compelling -- 77% of MPP students scored above 90% which ranked them as Commended in Mathematics by the State Board of Education. Click on this link to CHECK IT OUT! To view the document you will need free adobe reader software from www.adobe.com

"Exciting and comprehensive program"
"Helped many of my students increase their problem solving ability, confidence with mathematics, and deeper understanding of math concepts"
"Bridge the home to school connection and increase community involvement"
David Herick, Eighteen year teacher, Sugarcreek Local Schools, Ohio

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		The Mathematics Pentathlon is a program of interactive problem-solving games, supportive curricular and instructional activities, and assessment tools for ALL students in grades K-7. This motivational program strengthens basic math concepts and skills, aligns with National and State Mathematics Standards, and stimulates creative thinking while developing problem-solving skills. A critical feature of this program is the linkage of arithmetic reasoning with geometric/spatial and logical/scientific thinking. These strategic games, activities, and assessments develop an essential futuristic ability: active problem solving - Problem Solving Chart. BENEFITS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT * ALIGNS WITH MATH STANDARDS FOR SCHOOLS, CLUBS, AND HOMES ACADEMIC TOURNAMENTS * PROFESSIONAL INSERVICE

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		A significant study conducted in one of the largest school districts in the United States compared students who participated in the Mathematics Pentathlon Program-MPP with students who did not participate. 100% of MPP students passed on the first round of testing including 5% who were special needs students. Even more compelling -- 77% of MPP students scored above 90% which ranked them as Commended in Mathematics by the State Board of Education. Click on this link to CHECK IT OUT! To view the document you will need free adobe reader software from www.adobe.com


			"Exciting and comprehensive program" "Helped many of my students increase their problem solving ability, confidence with mathematics, and deeper understanding of math concepts" "Bridge the home to school connection and increase community involvement" David Herick, Eighteen year teacher, Sugarcreek Local Schools, Ohio

		Mathematics Experience-Based Approach (MEBA) is an instructional system for teaching and assessing mathematics from a conceptual and problem-solving perspective. In essence, MEBA fosters mathematical understanding by building deliberate connections between and among physical models, pictures, and symbols/algorithms. Moreover, MEBA's framework facilitates students' ability to image mathematics concepts in the mind's eye. All MEBA strategies and skills align with Academic National and State Standards for math. In summary, MEBA develops an understanding and meaning of mathematics that lasts a lifetime, can be applied in numerous "real-life" problem-solving contexts, and grows to meet the world's challenges and changes. For more information call Dr. Mary Gilfeather at (317) 549-3232.
		Graduate Credit Hours Ashland University's Professional Development Services, founded in 1979, provides graduate semester hour credit for approved Mathematics Pentathlon workshops. You can click on their logo to the left to see the workshops being offered. This university is recognized for facilitating more professional education workshops than any other Ohio institution of higher learning.
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