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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 StateMathematics Standards, and stimulatescreative 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.

This exciting and comprehensive program has helped many of my students increase their problem solving ability, confidence with mathematics, and deeper understanding of math concepts. I have also used this program to help bridge the home-school connection and increase community involvement.

David Herick
Eighteen year teacher
Sugarcreek Local Schools

This program is featured and recommended by ENC (Eisenhower National Clearinghouse for Mathematics and Science Education) which is funded through a contract with the U.S. Department of Education. This program is also presented at many National, Regional, and State conferences such atNCTM, NAGT, andCAMT. Click on the ENC icon for a link to one of the articles.

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 (317) 356-6284.

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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