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From: Carol.Hooper@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: Updated MathMagic Guide Pg 2
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 23:06:05 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

HOW DO STUDENTS WORK ON A PROBLEM?
    1.  Simply log on to FidoNet on the first day of the
        problem cycle.
    2.  Choose MathMagic Channel which is     .
    3.  Problems will be posted in a message addressed to
        "All."  Subject line will indicate cycle number
        and corresponding dates.  For example: " Subject:
        Cycle 1 - Sept 8-18" means problems are for Cycle 1
        with a starting date of Sept. 8 and solution format
        due date of Sept. 18.
    4.  Look at the problem for your grade level.
    5.  Get out the thinking cap and begin to discuss
        strategies with students in your grade level from
        around the world.  Enter messages, share ideas, work
        towards a solution while discovering new friends
        from within your city, other states, and even other
        nations.  IMPORTANT:  Your first message must
        indicate your grade level and whether you are
        working as a team or individual.  All teams must
        list names of team members for proper credit as well
        as the sponsoring school, if applicable.  As this
        information is received by MathMagic management,
        updated postings will be made available, listing
        participants in team and individual categories by
        grade level to help you locate other students with
        whom you can discuss the current problem.
    6.  For helpful hints on problem solving, read message
        titled "Problem Solving Help."
HOW DO WE SUBMIT OUR SOLUTIONS?
Solutions are turned in on the last day of the problem cycle
and are written in a specific format.  This format is:
    1.  State the problem, listing the knowns and unknowns
        and any assumptions which are made.
    2.  Explain the strategy, or strategies.  Suggested
        strategies are:
        a.  Work a simpler case and apply.
        b.  Look for a pattern to apply.
        c.  Make a wild guess and check your answer.
        d.  Make a table, chart, or diagram; use a model.
        e.  Label known parts and unknown parts with
            variables.
        f.  Write an equation relating the knowns and
            unknowns.
        g.  Work backwards.
        h.  Work for a subgoal.
        i.  Find a related problem or strategy you can
            apply.
        j.  If all else fails, act it out.
more to follow...

  --- ConfMail V4.00
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From: Carol.Hooper@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: MathMagic Problem Type
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 23:05:30 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

 TYPES OF PROBLEMS
     Problems chosen as MathMagic problems will be chosen
based on the following criteria:
     1)  They capture student interest and imagination.
     2)  The solution is not immediately obvious.
     3)  The problem can be solved using more than one
         strategy.
     4)  The problem is within the compuational skill level
         of the student.
     5)  The solution time is reasonable.
     6)  There may be more than one solution.
     7)  The solution is defined well enough so that
         students know when a solution has been
         reached.
Problems may be submitted for consideration by any and all
interested parties by sending submissions to Carol Hooper at
(1:381/64)
  HOpe this helps.

  --- ConfMail V4.00
   * Origin: Academy K12 Net, El Paso, Texas  915-598-1987 HST (1:381/64)




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From: Carol.Hooper@f64.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: re: MathMagic Registration Simplified
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 92 23:44:20 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/64 - Academy K12 Net, El Paso TX

Thank you for your registration and welcome to MathMagic.  I 
understand that you are spreading the word among your Math depts. and 
I appreciate that very much.  Looking forward to hearing of your 
progress!  Thanks!


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From: Carol.Hooper@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: MathMagic Timeline
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 92 17:48:01 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

                   1992 MATHMAGIC TIMELINE
                     PROBLEM CYCLES 1 - 5
CYCLE 1
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
SEPT. 8                 SEPT. 18
....
CYCLE 2
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
SEPT. 21                OCT. 2
....
CYCLE 3
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
OCT. 5                  OCT. 16
....
CYCLE 4
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
OCT.  19                OCT. 30
....
CYCLE 5
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
NOV. 2                  NOV. 13

 --- ConfMail V4.00
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From: Carol.Hooper@f89.n381.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: MathMagic
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 20:54:45 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:381/89 - Wolverine BBS, El Paso TX

Hi, Don.
DF->I will be doing my best to stir up interest in Mathmagic
DF->at my high school.  We have a copy of Mathmagic, which
DF->arrived recently.  Don
   Super, I appreciate the spreading of the word.  Also, if
you haven't seen the very latest guide to MathMagic, please
see it listed on Channel 2, our new home.  Thanks.


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From: Carol.Hooper@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: Updated MathMagic Guide Pg 1
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 23:05:46 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

                    GUIDE TO MATHMAGIC
WELCOME TO MATHMAGIC!
WHAT IS MATHMAGIC?
MathMagic allows students from around the world with
students from other schools to solve math problems with each
other using computers and modems to communicate.
WHO MAY PARTICIPATE?
Participation is open to any student in grades K-12, either
on an individual or team basis.  Teams, if desired, may be
formed by teachers incorporating MathMagic in their class-
rooms.  Communication may occur between individual and teams
but solutions will be evaluated in separate categories.
WHAT KIND OF PROBLEMS WILL BE GIVEN?
Problems chosen as MathMagic problems will be based on the
following criteria:
    1.  They capture student interest and imagination.
    2.  The solution is not immediately obvious.
    3.  The problem can be solved using more than one
        strategy.
    4.  The problem is within the computational skill level
        of the student(s).
    5.  The solution time is reasonable.
    6.  There may be more than one solution.
    7.  The solution is defined well enough so that students
        know when a solution has been reached.
NOTE:  Problems may be submitted for consideration by any
and all interested parties by simply addressing them to:
Carol Hooper, (1:381/64).
HOW OFTEN WILL WE GET PROBLEMS TO SOLVE?
Problems will be issued during two-week periods called
"problem cycles".  The entire cycle covers the time from the
day you get the problem to the day the problem is due to be
turned in to MathMagic.  A time line will be posted on the
MathMagic Channel    with this information.

    --- ConfMail V4.00
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From: Helen.Sternheim@f110.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Helen Sternheim)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: Channel 2
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 17:00:52 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/110 - Physics Forum, Amherst MA

This Channel, Channel 2 Will be the home of the MathMagic Project.

The project will officially start Sept 1st, but comments can be made earlier. 



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From: Carol.Hooper@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: Updated MathMagic Guide pg. 3
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 92 17:47:48 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SOLUTIONS ARE TURNED IN?
Solutions will be examined by evaluators.  Submissions will
be evaluated based on grade level and whether the solution
is an individual or team effort.  Recognition will be
awarded in the following categories: Outstanding Creativity,
Outstanding Solution, Outstanding Effort, Outstanding Team
Work, Outstanding Individual Work, Outstanding Strategy,
Outstanding Problem Format, and Honorable Mention in each
category.  There will also be one overall Sweepstakes
recognition award given every six weeks.  The results will
be posted in same MathMagic where the problems are posted,
and in the MathMagic newsletter published every six weeks.
MATHMAGIC RULES OF CONDUCT
There are some important rules which must be followed as you
participate in MathMagic.  Any violation of these rules will
result in your school group or your MathMagic team being
disqualified from the project.
    1.  No abusive language will be tolerated at any time.
    2.  Communications are to be strictly within your
        MathMagic grade level and any official MathMagic
        personnel.  At no time will any individual or team
        interfere with or harass any other individual or
        team in any way.
    3.  Participants must communicate a minimum of two times
        per week.  Failure to do so signifies withdrawal
        from the project.  Of course, you may communicate
        more frequently.  These communications will be
        recorded by the MathMagic Communications Officer,
        Janet West.  (1:381/64)
    4.  We encourage you to get to know those participating
        in MathMagic and hope that you will share
        information about each other.  As long as your
        messages include discussion of the problem issued,
        there is no need to refrain from personal
        discussion.
CONCLUSION
You will find many friends in the telecommunications
environment and learn many new things about Math and the
students that you meet.  Enjoy yourself, and thanks for your
participation.

  --- ConfMail V4.00
   * Origin: Academy K12 Net, El Paso, Texas  915-598-1987 HST (1:381/64)




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From: Carol.Hooper@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: Updated MathMagic Guide pg. 3
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 23:06:24 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SOLUTIONS ARE TURNED IN?
Solutions will be examined by evaluators.  Submissions will
be evaluated based on grade level and whether the solution
is an individual or team effort.  Recognition will be
awarded in the following categories: Outstanding Creativity,
Outstanding Solution, Outstanding Effort, Outstanding Team
Work, Outstanding Individual Work, Outstanding Strategy,
Outstanding Problem Format, and Honorable Mention in each
category.  There will also be one overall Sweepstakes
recognition award given every six weeks.  The results will
be posted in same MathMagic where the problems are posted,
and in the MathMagic newsletter published every six weeks.
MATHMAGIC RULES OF CONDUCT
There are some important rules which must be followed as you
participate in MathMagic.  Any violation of these rules will
result in your school group or your MathMagic team being
disqualified from the project.
    1.  No abusive language will be tolerated at any time.
    2.  Communications are to be strictly within your
        MathMagic grade level and any official MathMagic
        personnel.  At no time will any individual or team
        interfere with or harass any other individual or
        team in any way.
    3.  Participants must communicate a minimum of two times
        per week.  Failure to do so signifies withdrawal
        from the project.  Of course, you may communicate
        more frequently.  These communications will be
        recorded by the MathMagic Communications Officer,
        Janet West.  (1:381/64)
    4.  We encourage you to get to know those participating
        in MathMagic and hope that you will share
        information about each other.  As long as your
        messages include discussion of the problem issued,
        there is no need to refrain from personal
        discussion.
CONCLUSION
You will find many friends in the telecommunications
environment and learn many new things about Math and the
students that you meet.  Enjoy yourself, and thanks for your
participation.

  --- ConfMail V4.00
   * Origin: Academy K12 Net, El Paso, Texas  915-598-1987 HST (1:381/64)




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From: John.Feltham@f706.n640.z3.fidonet.org (John Feltham)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: MathMagic Registration Simplified
Date: Wed, 19 Aug 92 08:54:24 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 3:640/706 - Coral Sea, Townsville Qld Australia

G'day Carol!

Monday August 17 1992, Carol Hooper writes to All:

 > MathMagic Registration Form

 >      1.  Name of school. Ignatius Park College
 >      2.  Name of principal. Bro Tony White
 >      3.  School Address. P.O. Box 121.Aitkenvale.Qld.4814.Australia.
 >      4.  FidoNet address. (3640/706)

Please accept a provisional registration. I am trying to get the Maths Dept organised.

ooroo


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From: Carol.Hooper@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: Updated MathMagic Guide Pg 1
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 92 17:47:22 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

                    GUIDE TO MATHMAGIC
WELCOME TO MATHMAGIC!
WHAT IS MATHMAGIC?
MathMagic allows students from around the world with
students from other schools to solve math problems with each
other using computers and modems to communicate.
WHO MAY PARTICIPATE?
Participation is open to any student in grades K-12, either
on an individual or team basis.  Teams, if desired, may be
formed by teachers incorporating MathMagic in their class-
rooms.  Communication may occur between individual and teams
but solutions will be evaluated in separate categories.
WHAT KIND OF PROBLEMS WILL BE GIVEN?
Problems chosen as MathMagic problems will be based on the
following criteria:
    1.  They capture student interest and imagination.
    2.  The solution is not immediately obvious.
    3.  The problem can be solved using more than one
        strategy.
    4.  The problem is within the computational skill level
        of the student(s).
    5.  The solution time is reasonable.
    6.  There may be more than one solution.
    7.  The solution is defined well enough so that students
        know when a solution has been reached.
NOTE:  Problems may be submitted for consideration by any
and all interested parties by simply addressing them to:
Carol Hooper, (1:381/64).
HOW OFTEN WILL WE GET PROBLEMS TO SOLVE?
Problems will be issued during two-week periods called
"problem cycles".  The entire cycle covers the time from the
day you get the problem to the day the problem is due to be
turned in to MathMagic.  A time line will be posted on the
MathMagic Channel    with this information.

    --- ConfMail V4.00
    * Origin: Academy K12 Net, El Paso, Texas  915-598-1987 HST (1:381/64)




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From: Lawrence.Chen@f3002.n134.z1.fidonet.org (Lawrence Chen)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: Re: MathMagic Solution Format Example cont.
Date: Thu, 20 Aug 92 08:11:00 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:134/3002 - Lunatic Haven BBS, Medicine Hat Alta

Continuing on the problem....a simple approach is to assume that the roof is
a simple triangle...its weight is not significant...and that the total load on the roof simplies to a single load vector.  Say....


                           / Load of x N at an angle of 30 degrees from hort.
                         /
                      *
                    *   *
                  *       *
                *           *
          --> *===============* <--

              ^               ^
              |               |

Using angular relations....find the vertical component and horitonal component, to determine the counter forces applied to the structure.

The then specify tension and compression limits on each of the three sides of the triangle...and decide what levels are reached.  The structure doesn't deform....umm

What you'll typically find is the top two sides are under compression loads while the bottom side is under a tension load.  The counter forces always equal the load force but in the opposite direction...so the roof doesn't move....otherwise you'll have a dynamics problem.

Hmmmm, I don't know how I'd do it so its would be simplier.....maybe I should read the textbooks......


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From: Carol.Hooper@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: MathMagic Problem Type
Date: Sat, 22 Aug 92 17:47:11 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

 TYPES OF PROBLEMS
     Problems chosen as MathMagic problems will be chosen
based on the following criteria:
     1)  They capture student interest and imagination.
     2)  The solution is not immediately obvious.
     3)  The problem can be solved using more than one
         strategy.
     4)  The problem is within the compuational skill level
         of the student.
     5)  The solution time is reasonable.
     6)  There may be more than one solution.
     7)  The solution is defined well enough so that
         students know when a solution has been
         reached.
Problems may be submitted for consideration by any and all
interested parties by sending submissions to Carol Hooper at
(1:381/64)
  HOpe this helps.

  --- ConfMail V4.00
   * Origin: Academy K12 Net, El Paso, Texas  915-598-1987 HST (1:381/64)




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From: Carol.Hooper@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: MathMagic Solution Format Example
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 23:04:53 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

Hi All!  In answer to the request for a sample
problem, I include the following.  The problem was
a .gif file and was stated as such.
(Please note:  this is a very rough take-off of the
.Gif file and not using actual measurements that
Carli was working with.  Also, FYI, Carli is a 10
year old student who just completed the fifth grade
at the time this problem was completed.  A QUESTION
ON THE ANGLE OF A ROOF
       /\
     /    \    <- This roof had a very steep slope.
   /        \
 /____________\      *Because of the difficulty of
  |           |      drawing House A, I will simply
  | House B   |      state that it had a much
  |___________|      smaller slope and was wider
                     with the exact same
                     rectangular base.  I apologize
                     for not having the picture
                     here.
The question:  Which house, A or B, has the
strongest roof?  What is the mathematical
difference between the two roofs?
             STUDENT'S WRITTEN SOLUTION
From: Carli hooper
To: all
Date: 08-01-92 12:14:57
Subject: Final solution!
  I'm going to begin by stating the problem.  Next
I'm going to explain the thoughts that first came
into my mind to try and come up with a solution.
Finally I'm going to explain the conclusion Please
Enjoy!
  I started out with two roofs.  I needed to figure
out which roof was the strongest.  Both roofs are
quite different.  I also needed to measure the
roofs and come up with a mathematical difference.
I first thought of airconditioners and how they
would affect the roof.  Soon after I thought the
bigger the house the bigger the airconditioner and
the way it would make the roof weaker.  Then I was
wondering about rain.  I was wondering if the rain
would damage the roofs.  I also thought of tiles.
The roof could be made of cheap tiles.  The last
thing I thought of was when each house had its last
repairs on the roof.  For example: There was a big
hailstorm, and both roofs were badly damaged .  One
house had its repairs one week later and another
had its repairs one year later.  The roof that had
its repairs soonest would have a stronger roof for
at least a year.      see next message....

  --- ConfMail V4.00
   * Origin: Academy K12 Net, El Paso, Texas  915-598-1987 HST (1:381/64)




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From: Carol.Hooper@f109.n321.z1.fidonet.org (Carol Hooper)
Newsgroups: k12.sys.channel2
Subject: MathMagic Timeline
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 92 23:06:43 PST
Organization: FidoNet node 1:321/109 - Pioneer Valley PCUG, Amherst MA

                   1992 MATHMAGIC TIMELINE
                     PROBLEM CYCLES 1 - 5
CYCLE 1
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
SEPT. 8                 SEPT. 18
....
CYCLE 2
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
SEPT. 21                OCT. 2
....
CYCLE 3
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
OCT. 5                  OCT. 16
....
CYCLE 4
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
OCT.  19                OCT. 30
....
CYCLE 5
PROBLEM PRESENTATION    SOLUTION DUE DATE
NOV. 2                  NOV. 13

 --- ConfMail V4.00
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