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MATH COUNTS PROGRAM TOURNAMENTS MATH COUNTS PROGRAM TOURNAMENTS I. ISR- VA INTERSCHOOL I. ISR- VA INTERSCHOOL
II. ASFM STATE II. ASFM STATE III. MC PUEBLA NATIONAL III. MC PUEBLA NATIONAL
IV. MERITAS INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD ( BOSTON) IV. MERITAS INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD ( BOSTON)
It is a program that helps students to be problem solvers using different strategies such as:
Critical thinking Analyze Justify and explain problems Problem solving skills Decision making skills
MUN
Gina Zertuche: Advanced• Max: 14 students
Graham Henderson and Alec Dickinson: Beginners• Max: 14 students
Steps to follow in order to participate in an
MUN debate:1) Understand the purpose and history of the UN.
2) Know the country you are representing.
3) Analyze the topics of the committee.
4) Write an opinion essay that reflects the position of the country for each of the topics.
5) Practice the parliamentary procedures.
6) Represent your country in the simulation.
MUN Advantages:
Be alert on global situations. Promoted abilities.
• Writing
• Speech
• Problem Solving
• Commitment
• Cooperation
• Team work
• Debate
First Lego League: Robotics
Verónica Villarreal Our mission is to inspire young people to be
science and technology leaders, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
Each year FLL teams embark on an adventurous Challenge based on current, real-world issues.
Research and solve a real-world problem based on the Challenge theme • Present their research and solutions
• Build an autonomous robot using engineering concepts
• Using the yearly Challenges, FLL:
• Entices kids to think like scientists and engineers
• Provides a fun, creative, hands-on learning experience
• Teaches kids to experiment and overcome obstacles
• Builds self-esteem and confidence
• Inspires kids to participate in science and technology