NASA Quest presents...

At every age there are ways in which students can experience mathematics in an enticing environment that deepens their interest and propels them toward the life-long love of learning we strive to cultivate. What could be more fascinating this season than learning the concepts of measurement; numbers and operation; and problem solving and critical thinking with Astroclaus and Dr. Joy? Join these space travel experts as they unravel mathematical ideas and concepts pertaining to space flight, whether in a shuttle or in a sleigh.

• On Monday, December 3 a series of questions ranging from first-grade through fifth-grade skill levels will be posted on the Astroclaus pages. Each question is tied to a mathematical concept appropriate for the particular level. Depending on the unique skill levels of your children or students, you may respond to any or all of these questions at any time prior to Thursday, December 13.

• In return, students also have the chance to submit a stumper for Astroclaus and Dr. Joy from which they will select several to attempt to answer during the webcast.

• For everyone on your list this year, we have an additional contest in which students describe a newly engineered sleigh for Astroclaus. Our team of astroelves will be reviewing submitted answers and compiling a list of students with correct responses and the best stumpers.

• Then on Friday, December 14, Astroclaus and Dr. Joy will meet all boys and girls online in an interactive webcast to review the answers and explain the mathematical procedures. Astroclaus will also read the selected stumpers from each grade level for Dr. Joy to answer. And of course we will announce our Astroclaus sleigh contest winner!

Submit your math contest answers and your stumper to:

Submit your descriptive paragraph or jpeg image to:

astroclaus@quest.arc.nasa.gov

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If you have questions about how to participate, please contact our Astroelves