Trine University senior elementary education majors enrolled in the Math and Science
Methods course presented Monster Math Night at Hendry Park Elementary School on Oct.
30.
The Trine students created mathematics stations including escape games, haunted house
building, mask making and code breaking. Each math station was aligned to an Indiana
Department of Education mathematics standard and included a grade-level math objective,
math activity and a self-checking assessment. All the elements were created by the
Trine students.
Monster Math Night is a part of the STEAM initiative that the Parent Teacher Organization
of Hendry Park Elementary School hosts for parents and students in grades K-5. Approximately
60 families attended.
“I am amazed at the dedication that these students exhibited for this event,” said
Ashley Overton, Ph.D., assistant professor in Trine University’s Franks School of
Education. “Students created quality math stations that amazed teachers, parents and
students. This was a great experience for our students and we are pleased to be able
to assist and collaborate with the Metropolitan School District of Steuben County.”
For more information on partnering with the Franks School of Education for school
programs or activities, contact Overton at anoverton12@trine.edu or (260) 665-4295.
Top photo: Trine University senior Branden Turner of Pioneer, Ohio, works with Hendry Park Elementary
School students during Monster Math Night.
