SNAP Math Fair

I love the principals behind SNAP fairs; the intentions, implementation, and goals illustrated in the Math fair booklet are inspiring. I believe the principals can expand beyond the Math Fair and apply to all aspects of my philosophy and pedagogy. Student centered, Non competitive, All inclusive, and Problem based. I love the whole approach. My lessons, exercises, and assessments should all be student centered. My assessments should be non competitive; the students should only be competitive against their past selves. My classroom should be all inclusive; as should my pedagogy. And, in order to make mathematics tangible and relate-able to the students, I believe the vast majority of my exercises and questions should be problem based.

I wonder of the logistics of implementing a SNAP math fair at my practicum school. I worry that I am going to struggle to personally survive the workload and preparation it takes to teach at 80% capacity. However, if I do find that I have the energy and time to put on a SNAP math fair, I would love to put one on as I think the whole approach could foster a lot of love for mathematics for presenters and participants alike.