Research projects and Moscow Mathematical Conference for high school students

TL;DR

This paper discusses the implementation of research projects and peer review in advanced high school mathematics education through the Moscow Mathematical Conference, emphasizing experiential learning and recognition.

Contribution

It introduces a structured approach for high school students to engage in scientific research and peer review without requiring scientific novelty.

Findings

Students develop research skills through discussion and correction.

Peer review enhances learning and motivation.

The conference fosters recognition and awards for high school students.

Abstract

This paper shares some experience in advanced mathematical education. We show how a high school student can be naturally and gradually introduced to basic steps of scientific research: developing intuition by finding and correcting mistakes through discussions and writing a paper, (transparent) anonymous peer review, recognition and award. We show that most of this can be done in research projects not aiming at scientific novelty. We share the experience (both principles and examples) of the Moscow Mathematical Conference of High School Students.