2. A Program for Students and Classroom Teachers by Margaret A. Murphy November 18, 2011 2nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

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4.  Local Sports Department  Educational Grants  Title V  Police Departments  Local Businesses  Olympic Committees  Rotary Clubs 11/18/201142nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

5.  Retired Teachers  University Students  Parents  Local Chess Club Members  Military Personnel  Scout Leaders  Police Officers  Senior Program Participants 11/18/201152nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

6.  Benefits of Chess  Intergraded Curriculum  School Image in Community  Enrichment Activity  Chess League  Chess Speakers at Education Events  Interscholastic Chess Competitions 11/18/201162nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

7.  Locate and Identify Teachers  Physical Education, Art, etc.  Teachers with a willingness to learn  Chess experience not necessary nor preferred  Stipend For Teachers  Acts as encouragement  Token of appreciation 11/18/201172nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

8.  Explain the Chess in Curriculum Program  Teacher’s role as a student  Time commitment  Discuss Classroom Setting  Tables, noise factors, lighting  Integrating Chess Into The Curriculum  Math – point value  Geography – files and ranks compared to longitude & latitude 11/18/201182nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

9.  Reference Guide  Chess Puzzles and Worksheets  Age/Grade Appropriate  10 Chess Sets  5 Clocks  Demonstration Board  Allows students to become active participants in the lessons  Tournament Kit  Builds comfort level  Chess Library  Provides study materials that are key to building skill set 11/18/201192nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

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11. Hazel Acosta, Gold Medal Recipient Under 14 Division, at the 2011 Central American and Caribbean Chess Festival, Puerto Rico 11/18/2011112nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

12. Speed Chess Demonstration at The Renaissance Fair at The Manor School 11/18/2011122nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

13.  In Curriculum/Attractive to Parents  Donations to the School From Community  Grants to Schools  Enhances Learning Scores  Raises Evaluation Scores  School Image  Representation of the School at Competitions 11/18/2011132nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

14. U.S. Virgin Islands 2011 Scholastic National Team accompanied by Coach/Chaperone Erin Layton at Aguadilla, Puerto Rico for the 2011 Jose De Diego Tournament 11/18/2011142nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

15.  Students View Them in a Different Light  Teacher Learns New Teaching Skill  Integrated Curriculum  Personal Development Lessons  Attention Span Increases  Reward System  Etiquette  Establish Relationships with Parents in Other Areas  New Outlet for Fun Activities  Stipend 11/18/2011152nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

16. William Van Rensselaer, Silver Medal Recipient Under 16 Division, at the 2011 Central American and Caribbean Chess Festival, Puerto Rico 11/18/2011162nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

17. IM Alejandro Montalvo, Virgin Islands National Coach, with students at the Saturday Chess Academy 11/18/2011172nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

18. FIDE Vice President, WIM Beatriz Marinello, and IM Alejandro Montalvo with Hazel and Regine Acosta at the 2011 Pan-American Games in Cali, Columbia 11/18/2011182nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

19.  Enrichment Activity  Social Skills Within the Classroom  Etiquette  Pattern Recognition  Foresight  Consequences of Actions  Planning  Time Management  Decision Making  Critical Thinking  Organizational Skills  Visualization 11/18/2011192nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

20. Teaching Students & Teachers Simultaneously Three year program -- six semesters -- six classroom teachers -- 120 students -- one school Semesters in Program Semesters of instruction Grade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6 Students Taught/ Semester 120 2 40 320 60 420 80 520 100 620 120 At end of the sixth semester -- Total number of students that have been taught chess in one school420 NOTE: One Coach 11/18/2011202nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

21. Chess in the Curriculum Two Coaches - one hour per week per coach At 20 students per classroom Number of Students Taught Number of Classroom Teachers Taught Semester 1402 Semester 2802 Semester 31202 Semester 41602 Semester 52002 Semester 62402 Total Taught84012 11/18/2011212nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

22. Chess in the Curriculum Three Coaches - one hour per week per coach At 20 students per classroom Number of Students Taught Number of Classroom Teachers Taught Semester 1603 Semester 21203 Semester 31803 Semester 42403 Semester 53003 Semester 63603 Total Taught126018 Note : Same as one coach @ 3 hours per week 11/18/2011222nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

23. Chess in the Curriculum Four Coaches - one hour per week per coach At 20 students per classroom Number of Students Taught Number of Classroom Teachers Taught Semester 1804 Semester 21604 Semester 32404 Semester 43204 Semester 54004 Semester 64804 Total Taught168024 Note : Same as 2 coaches @ 2 hours per week 11/18/2011232nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

24. Chess in the Curriculum Five Coaches - one hour per week per coach At 20 students per classroom Number of Students Taught Number of Classroom Teachers Taught Semester 11005 Semester 22005 Semester 33005 Semester 44005 Semester 55005 Semester 66005 Total Taught210030 11/18/2011242nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

25. Chess in the Curriculum Six Coaches - one hour per week per coach At 20 students per classroom Number of Students Taught Number of Classroom Teachers Taught Semester 11206 Semester 22406 Semester 33606 Semester 44806 Semester 56996 Semester 67206 Total Taught252036 Note : Same as 3 coaches @ 2 hours per week ALSO Same as 2 coaches @ 3 hours per week 11/18/2011252nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

26.  Classroom Teacher  Chess-Educator  Chess Coach  Club President  Tournament director  Tournament Arbiter  Coach/Chaperone  Community Chess Teacher  Tournament Organizer  International Member Chess in Schools 11/18/2011262nd Koltanowski International Conference on Chess and Education

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28. 28 Feel free to contact me with any questions: Margaret A. Murphy: usvichess@hotmail.com