PRIMES STEP Experience
Slava Gerovitch, Tanya Khovanova
TL;DR
PRIMES STEP is an MIT-based mathematical outreach program that engages students in advanced topics and research projects, fostering teamwork and interactive learning, with insights on program organization and student engagement.
Contribution
This paper provides a detailed overview of the PRIMES STEP program's structure, teaching methods, and strategies for student engagement and research project management.
Findings
Effective interactive teaching enhances student engagement.
Research projects lead to publications and deeper understanding.
Program organization supports advanced mathematical learning.
Abstract
PRIMES STEP is a mathematical outreach program established at MIT in 2015. STEP students study advanced topics beyond the school curriculum and conduct group research projects, often leading to publication. This article discusses the program's history, admissions process, lesson organization, interactive teaching style, and teamwork, and provides advice on how to choose research projects, encourage students, and keep them engaged. This paper would be useful for math teachers and instructors in after-school math programs.
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Taxonomy
TopicsMathematics Education and Programs · Teaching and Learning Programming · Mathematics Education and Teaching Techniques