Review and refine the challenge statement, data resources and other information critical to the operations of a successful actuarial math competition for high school students.
Time commitment: 1 hour bi-weekly conference call, February – September.
Volunteer
ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTITIES WITH THE ACTUARIAL FOUNDATION
Modeling the Future Challenge - High School Math Competition
Challenge Development Committee
Outreach Committee
Help educators learn more about the MTF Challenge and guide them through the materials and resources.
Time commitment: 1 hour bi-weekly conference call during the summer and early fall. Your work with teachers or students will be done per your availability.
Judging Committee
Review submissions to determine who will move to the final stage of the competition; and/or judge finalists on site at the Modeling the Future Symposium.
Time Commitment: Round 1 judging will take place in November/December, 2018. Judging finalists will take place at the Symposium in Chicago on April 12, 2019.
Mentorship
Mentors assist students by providing ideas, inspiration, and guidance on how to create strong mathematical models for the MTF Challenge.
Time commitment: 1 virtual meeting with your students in December and 1 virtual meeting in January or early February. Each meeting lasts 1 hour and 1 – 2 hours of prep time is expected before each meeting.
Middle School Math Materials – Expect the Unexpected with Math®
Review math accuracy in materials being developed for middle school teachers with educational publisher Scholastic.
Time commitment – 2-4 hours per month, May-September. All materials are distributed electronically.
Scholarship Committees
Review and evaluate applications for one of the Foundation scholarships or reimbursement programs.
Time commitment – Varies by scholarship; May – August; 10-20 hours for reviewing, evaluating and conference calls to discuss and choose the scholarship recipients.
Mentoring Scholarship Applicants - Actuarial Diversity Scholarship and Mauro Reimbursement Program
Mentor college students and career changers by offering guidance and answering questions about the actuarial field.
Time commitment – Most correspondence happens via email and phone and can run between 10 and 20 hours per year.
Math Motivators Tutoring Program
Enhance math education as a tutor and mentor for inner-city high school students who do not otherwise have access, but need help with their day-to-day assignments and preparing for the SAT.
Time commitment: 1 hour a week, minimum from August to May.
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