Presented By: Aundrea Tirapelle March 2, 2010URS Corporation

 How to Run a Local Trig-Star Program ◦ Available Resources ◦ “Suggested” Timeline ◦ Administering the Exam ◦ Awards & Recognition  State Level ◦ Duties ◦ What’s Due to Coordinator ◦ Trig-Star Participation

 Annual Trigonometry Exam Competition for High School Students ◦ 60 Minute Exam ◦ 100-point Test  Introduce Students to the Surveying Profession  Honor Students with Superior Math Skills

 Future Demand for Surveyors  Fewer Entering the Profession  Local Education Programs Discontinued ◦ Lack of Funding & Enrollment

(Each Location Varies)

 September – December ◦ Contact Schools  December – January ◦ Finalize Presentation Date  February – April ◦ Give Presentation ◦ Administer Exam  April – May ◦ Awards & Recognition ◦ Submit Items to State Coordinator

 Contact School(s) ◦ Pre-Made Letters ◦ Attend Department Meetings  Possible Contacts: ◦ Math Teachers ◦ Parents ◦ Principals ◦ Vice Principals ◦ Counselors

 Finalize Date  Prepare for Presentation ◦ Poster ◦ PowerPoint/Video ◦ Learn Talking Points ◦ Recruit Assistance

 Give Presentation  Administer Exam  Schedule Time to Announce Winners  Inform Local News  Take Photos

 Determine Local Winner ◦ The Student with the Highest Score is the Winner. In case of tie, fastest score wins.  Awards & Recognition ◦ Order Plaque (form supplied) ◦ Print Certificates (preformatted) ◦ Press Release (sample provided)  Submit Material to State Coordinator ◦ Contest Report Forms For EACH High School

 September – December ◦ Contact Schools  December – January ◦ Finalize Presentation Date  February – April ◦ Give Presentation ◦ Administer Exam  April – May ◦ Awards & Recognition ◦ Submit Items to State Coordinator

 Guidelines & Rules  Testing Dates  Sample Letters  Video & PowerPoint  Posters  Plaques & Certificates  Sample Press Releases All forms are available on the CLSA website Under the Trig-Star Page

 Teacher Don’t See the Relevance of Program: ◦ Apply Classroom Learning to Real World Situations ◦ Referral Letters from Other Teachers  Teacher Doesn’t Want to Give Up Class Time: ◦ Flexibility with Testing Dates and Times ◦ Combine Several Schools in one Location

 Possible Summer Job/Internship ◦ Most Students May Only be Aware of Field Surveying  Diversity ◦ High Tech Career ◦ Indoor/Outdoor ◦ Use Personal Examples of the Versatility of the Profession  Graduating LOAN FREE!

 What to Say/Do: ◦ Using Games ◦ PowerPoint Shows ◦ Real Life Stories ◦ Pre-Made Movies ◦ Large Events  Reaching Students: ◦ New Technology ◦ History ◦ Why You Enjoy Surveying!

 Recruit Proctors  Things you need ◦ Exams & Cover Sheets ◦ Stop Watch  60 Minute Maximum Time Allotted  Test is Given Only Once Per High School Note: Do Not Distribute Exam Prior to Test Date !

 Certificates & Plaques  Donations ($$)  Press Releases

 Completed Contest Report Form for EACH High School  Top 3 Tests  Copies of All Cover Sheets

(California Specific)

 State test scores are compared by using the same rules as you would to determine the local winner.  The winner will be awarded a cash prize & trophy.  The winner of the State will go on to take the National Test.

 In July The Trig-Star Committee Meets to Grade All National Exams.  The Top Three Students are Awarded Prize Money. ◦ Upon their graduation from high school.  The Teacher of The Student Who Wins at The National Level is Also Given Prize Money.

 In The Fall of 2009 CLSA’s Board Approved $ to Each High School Participating in The Trig-Star Program!!  Qualifications: ◦ Completed Contest Report Form for EACH High School. ◦ A Check Will Be Sent Following The May Due Date.

Trig-Star Participation:

 Minimal time commitment  Set your own schedule  Talk about what you love to do ◦ Explain to Students Why you Chose Surveying as a Career  Ensure the future of your profession

 Joining or donating time to organizations such as: ◦ CLSA’s Trig-Star Program ◦ Girl & Boy Scouts of America ◦ ASCE-YMF - American Society of Civil Engineers - Younger Member Forum. ◦ ACE - Architecture, Construction, and Engineering, High School Mentoring Program Big Thanks to URS & RBF for the photography shown in this presentation.