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Math Slide Deck Template

  1. Read and follow the directions (in RED) on each of the following slides
  2. Delete the directions (in RED) on each slide
  3. Type in your information on each slide
  4. Delete this slide when done

Formatting Guidelines:

  • Do not change the titles or order of the slides.
  • Font size for the Title on each slide: 24 point (you may choose the font style and color for the Title)
  • Body Font: Arial
  • Body Font Size: 11 point minimum
  • Graphic/Photo Credit Font & Size: Arial, 9 point
  • Slide Limit = 12 slides
  • Slide animations and transitions may not be used.
  • Feel free to show photos of you working on your project. Photos must be taken by student(s) or parents.
  • All graphics, photos, and resources must have sources cited but do NOT include a working link.
  • All slides must be written & created by the student, not generated by an AI application.

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Project Title (Type creative project title here)

Theorem or Problem: (The Theorem you are trying to prove or the Problem you are trying to solve)

Examples:

Theory: Population growth can be modeled using ______________

Problem: How can you write super large numbers more easily?

Name:

School:

Teacher:

Optional: You can include a photo of your project or a background that pertains to your project on this Project Title slide.

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Summary

Write the Summary last, after all your results and analysis are finished.

The Summary is a description of your project, (350 words or less) and must include:

  • Theorem or Problem & Solution
  • Methods
  • Findings and brief discussion (no graphs)
  • Conclusion (the proof or solution to your theorem/problem based on your findings, with an accurate scientific explanation)

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Research

Brief summary of what is known or has already been done in your project area. Include a brief review of relevant literature.

Describe how the proposed project is new compared to what has already been done

If this is a continuation project, a brief summary of your prior work is appropriate here. Be sure to

distinguish your previous work from this year’s project.

Provide citations for all resources used throughout the project on Slide 12 References, including other scientists’ work or projects that may have served as inspiration for your solution.

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Theorem or Problem

What is the theorem/concept you are trying to prove or problem you are trying to solve?

Include notations, drawings, or diagrams if needed to explain what you are trying to prove/solve.

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Notation and Framework

Introduce the concepts and notation needed to specify your research related to your theorem/problem.

Define relevant terms and explain.

Describe your methods.

Novel concepts developed as part of your project can be presented here or in Results slides, as appropriate.

If you are collecting data or using other existing data, describe the source, sample size, and how it will was collected.

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Notation and Framework (cont’d)

Introduce the concepts and notation needed to specify your research related to your theorem/problem.

Define relevant terms and explain.

Describe your methods.

Novel concepts developed as part of your project can be presented here or in Results slides, as appropriate.

If you are collecting data or using other existing data, describe the source, sample size, and how it will was collected.

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Results – Data/Observations

What did you discover and/or prove? Describe in detail. Include raw data collected and any observations (quantitative or qualitative) for each finding.

Present rigorous proofs of your results.

(If the arguments are long, give sketches of the proofs that explain the main ideas here, and then include the details of your proof in the Lab Notebook images on Survey Monkey.)

For numerical/statistical results, include tables, graphs, and figures that illustrate your raw data. Use appropriate statistics (average, % error, and a variety of statistical tests) to analyze your results. Were any of your results statistically significant?

How do you know this?

(Include a data sheet for any data you collected in your Lab Notebook images on Survey Monkey.)

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Results – Data/Observations (cont’d)

What did you discover and/or prove? Describe in detail. Include raw data collected and any observations (quantitative or qualitative) for each finding.

Present rigorous proofs of your results.

(If the arguments are long, give sketches of the proofs that explain the main ideas here, and then include the details of your proof in the Lab Notebook images on Survey Monkey.)

For numerical/statistical results, include tables, graphs, and figures that illustrate your raw data. Use appropriate statistics (average, % error, and a variety of statistical tests) to analyze your results. Were any of your results statistically significant?

How do you know this?

(Include a data sheet for any data you collected in your Lab Notebook images on Survey Monkey.)

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Results – Data/Observations (cont’d)

What did you discover and/or prove? Describe in detail. Include raw data collected and any observations (quantitative or qualitative) for each finding.

Present rigorous proofs of your results.

(If the arguments are long, give sketches of the proofs that explain the main ideas here, and then include the details of your proof in the Lab Notebook images on Survey Monkey.)

For numerical/statistical results, include tables, graphs, and figures that illustrate your raw data. Use appropriate statistics (average, % error, and a variety of statistical tests) to analyze your results. Were any of your results statistically significant?

How do you know this?

(Include a data sheet for any data you collected in your Lab Notebook images on Survey Monkey.)

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Use these questions to discuss your conclusions:

How do the results address the theorem or problem? How have you advanced our understanding relative to what was already known?

Did you project turn out as expected?

Discuss possible limitations. Did any questions or problems arise that you were not expecting?

What challenges do you foresee in extending your results further?

Summarize and Analyze your data including patterns, trends, errors and variables that could have influenced the results.

If data was collected, use appropriate statistics (average, % error, and a variety of statistical tests) to analyze your results.

You may want to discuss how your theory/solution is an improvement or advancement over what is currently known.

If available, relate your findings to other studies that are related to your problem or your theory/solution.

Conclusion/Results Discussion

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Application/Future Research

Questions to reflect on:

How did your research help you formulate your theory/solution?

What did you learn from doing this project?

What might you have done differently?

How can your results be applied to everyday life or what application(s) do you see for your work?

How is your theory/solution an improvement or advancement over what exists now?

Who would be interested in knowing about the results of your project?

How can your results be applied to similar questions or studies?

Do you have any further research questions or other variables to test as a result of this project?

Any next steps or new ideas that you’d like to investigate?

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References Cited

List all citations and resources (print and electronic, including personal interviews) in alphabetical order using the APA Citation Guide.

See examples at: https://www.mendeley.com/guides/apa-citation-guide

Citation Requirements:

  • Junior Division Projects = Minimum 3 references
  • Senior Division Projects = Minimum 5 references