Summer Scholars: A Summer Adventure in 6th Grade Mathematics

Registration
Policy and Procedures

Dates: Monday through Friday, July 15-19, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., UNC Charlotte

Registration: Please click here.

Registration Deadline: Friday, June 28, 2024

Application Fee: $250.00 (Refund Policy: All refund requests must be submitted via email to stem-precollege@uncc.edu and received 30 days prior to the start date of the program. No refunds will be granted within 30 days of the event. Refund request will take 2-3 weeks to process. There are no refunds for no-shows. A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit of $100.00 will be retained for each enrollment payment. No exceptions.)

Policies and Procedures: Please click here to view. You will be asked during your registration to confirm agreement with these policies.

Description:

Embark on an exciting mathematical journey tailored to the 6th Grade Mathematics North Carolina Core Standards for the initial six weeks of the course! Our week-long summer program offers a blend of interactive classroom instruction, hands-on experiments, and engaging activities to strengthen your mathematical skills and foster a love for problem-solving.

Schedule:

Day 1: Number Sense and Operations

  • Morning Session (9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.): Explore the fundamentals of number sense, including place value, operations with whole numbers, and decimals through interactive discussions and activities.
  • Lab Session (10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.): Engage in hands-on experiments and games to reinforce understanding of numerical concepts and operations.

Day 2: Fractions and Decimals

  • Morning Session (9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.): Dive into the world of fractions and decimals, learning about equivalent fractions, operations with fractions, and decimal operations.
  • Lab Session (10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.): Participate in interactive fraction and decimal manipulative activities to deepen comprehension and problem-solving skills.

Day 3: Ratios, Rates, and Proportional Relationships

  • Morning Session (9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.): Discover the concepts of ratios, rates, and proportions, including solving problems involving proportional relationships.
  • Lab Session (10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.): Explore real-life scenarios and conduct experiments to understand the application of ratios and proportions in various contexts.

Day 4: Geometry: Shapes and Measurement

  • Morning Session (9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.): Explore geometric concepts, including classifying two-dimensional shapes, calculating area and perimeter, and understanding angle relationships.
  • Lab Session (10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.): Participate in geometric construction projects, measurement activities, and shape exploration to deepen understanding of geometric principles.

Day 5: Culminating Projects and Presentations

  • Morning Session (9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.): Work on culminating projects integrating concepts learned throughout the week.
  • Presentation Session (10:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.): Showcase your projects to peers and instructors, reflecting on your mathematical journey and problem-solving achievements.

Join us for a week of mathematical exploration, discovery, and problem-solving as we unlock the mysteries of 6th Grade Mathematics together!

Please click here to register! We look forward to your participation!