Welcome to the USCF Chess in Education Workshop!

Thanks to the US Chess Federation and Dr. Alexey Root and Dr. Tim Redman for

organizing this event!

"An effective tool for training human imagination and intelligence" (Wenzhe, 2002) "One of the most valuable of all human treasures" (Voltaire)

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Chess in EducationUnited States Chess FederationChess in Education CommitteeCo-chairs Drs. Tim Redman and Alexey RootContact emails: redmanink@yahoo.com aroot@utdallas.edu U.S. Chess Federation Lesson Plans for Chess in Education Chess in Education Workshop SurveyWorkshop dates: August 7-8, 2006Workshop location: Doubletree Oakbrook Hotel 1909 Spring Rd Oakbrook, IL 60523.The workshop is sponsored by the United States Chess Federation (USCF), www.uschess.org, and organized by Dr. Tim Redman and Dr. Alexey Root, chairs of the USCF Chess in Education committee.

Fee Schedule: $15 for both days of the workshop or $10 for one day of the workshop.Send your check (made out to United States Chess Federation) to: University of Texas at DallasDr. Alexey RootGeneral Studies, FN 35PO Box 830688Richardson TX 75083-0688 to reserve your spot. To reserve, please mail your check before July 24, 2006. Include your email address, and the name of the person registering, when you mail your check. Workshop limited to 40 participants per workshop day. Alternatively, you may pay each day at the workshop site, between 9-9:30 a.m. (just before the first speaker's talk). Click here to see list of pre-registered workshop participants.

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http://www.thechessacademy.org/Resources_for_Educators.htm

 This website will become a resource for K-12

educators wishing to incorporate chess into the school curriculum. A knowledge of chess is helpful but not required! See the sample beginning chess lesson below that may be integrated into a math lesson.

Teachers will be able to download chess lesson plans for use in the classroom. USCF membership will be required. To learn more about becoming a USCF

member, please visit:

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Mission Statement The Chess Academy was started by professional educator

John P. Buky, to promote chess in the schools as part of the educational curriculum. Many studies have linked chess

programs to improved scores in reading and math, as well as improved self-esteem. We at Chess Academy believe that

chess instruction should exist in all schools. With the USCF Chess in Education Committee recently having created a

website for K-12 educators wishing to incorporate chess into the school curriculum, this goal is now being realized. Please

see link below:http://www.thechessacademy.org/USCF_Chess_Education_Committee.htm

Chess and Education"The high tech work force for the 21st century will be dominated by

chess players, not football players." - Dr. Tim Redman, The University of Texas at Dallas                                             

This photo illustrates the educational function of chess: "It is important to encourage chess among young people at the

essential stage of their physical and mental development. Playing chess can develop their wisdom and train their faculties of

imagination, memory, feeling and understanding. It also exercises their creative abilities and their capacity for analysis and logical

thought. It cultivates persistence, tenacity, quick-wittedness, self-control, courage and other competitive qualities, and the ability to control complex situations. The strategy and tactics of chess, its

methods of planning and its philosophy, always play a positive role in developing the intelligence of young people...Reports from other

countries confirm this. In Venezuela, for example, an education report shows that of all games, chess is best suited to develop the

students' intelligence...Chess is not limited by age, sex, or the possession of elaborate equipment." (Wenzhe, 2002, Chinese

School of Chess)

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"It is important to encourage chess among young people at the essential stage of their physical and mental development.

Playing chess can develop their wisdom and train their faculties of imagination, memory, feeling and understanding. It also exercises their creative abilities and their capacity for

analysis and logical thought. It cultivates persistence, tenacity, quick-wittedness, self-control, courage and other

competitive qualities, and the ability to control complex situations. The strategy and tactics of chess, its methods of planning and its philosophy, always play a positive role in developing the intelligence of young people...Reports from other countries confirm this. In Venezuela, for example, an

education report shows that of all games, chess is best suited to develop the students' intelligence...Chess is not limited by

age, sex, or the possession of elaborate equipment." (Wenzhe, 2002, Chinese School of Chess)

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“Chess seems to improve problem-solving skills. It improves discipline. It improves memory. It

certainly seems to improve mathematical skills”. (Paul Vallas, CEO Philadelphia School System)

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During World War II, some of the top Chess players were also code

breakers. British masters Harry Golombek, Stuart Milner-Barry and H. O'D. Alexander were on the team which broke the Nazi

Enigma code. (chessposter.com)

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Former U.S. Secretary of Education Terrell Bell encourages knowledge of chess as a way to develop a preschooler’s intellect and academic readiness (Bell,

1982, pp. 178-179).

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The State of New Jersey passed Bill #S452 legitimizing chess as a unit of instruction. An excerpt from the bill reads as follows: The Legislature finds

and declares that: Chess increases strategic thinking skills, stimulates intellectual creativity, and improves problem-solving

ability while raising self-esteem.When youngsters play chess they must call upon higher-order thinking skills, analyze actions and consequences, and visualize future possibilities.

In countries where chess is offered widely in schools, students exhibit excellence in the ability to recognize

complex patterns and consequently excel in math and science (Milat, 1997).

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Artise (1993) argues that “the game of chess makes one of the most important contributions to the field of education.

Inherent in it is [sic] the basic principles of psychological learning theory:

memory, pattern recognition, decision-making, and reinforcement.”

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Chess is an exercise of infinite possibilities for the mind, one which develops mental abilities throughout life: concentration, critical thinking,

abstract reasoning, problem solving, pattern recognition, strategic planning,

creativity, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation to name a few. Chess can be used very effectively as a tool to teach problem solving and abstract

reasoning. (Celone, 2001)

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The United States is in the process of shifting from a manufacturing based economy to one which is service-based and information-based. Our students need skills

in accessing, interpreting, using and communicating information, not simply acquiring it. In essence,

thinking skills will be the driving force as our society shifts from physical energy to brain power. This shift must also carry into the classroom. Chess teaches students these skills of organizing and processing large amounts of information. (Berlak, et al., 1992).

2004 Susan Polgar All Girls National Chess Championship Winners

with Women's World Chess Champion, Susan Polgar and Coach.

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On The Morals of Chess by Benjamin Franklin

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The game of Chess is not merely an idle amusement. Several very valuable qualities of the mind, useful in the course of human life, are to be acquired or

strengthened by it, so as to become habits, ready on all occasions.

1.      Foresight, which looks a little into futurity, and considers the consequences that may attend an action; for it is continually occurring to the player, 'If I move this piece, what will be the advantages or disadvantages of

my new situation? What use can my adversary make of it to annoy me? What other moves can I make to support it, and to defend myself from his attacks?

2.      Circumspection, which surveys the whole chessboard, or scene of action; the relations of the several pieces and situations, the dangers they are respectively exposed to, the several possibilities of their aiding each other, the probabilities that the adversary may make this or that move, and attack this or the other piece, and what different means can be used to avoid his stroke, or

turn its consequences against him.

3.      Caution, not to make our moves too hastily. This habit is best acquired, by observing strictly the laws of the game; such as, if you touch a piece, you must move it somewhere; if you set it down, you must let it stand. And it is therefore best that these rules should be observed, as the game becomes

thereby more the image of human life, and particularly of war . . .

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Chess, Math and Extended Response at Lloyd School

Photos may be viewed at: http://www.thechessacademy.org/Chess_Curriculum/c

hess_curriculum_photos.htm

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INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY DESCRIPTIONChess is a powerful cognitive learning tool that can be used to

successfully enhance math concepts. Not only does chess engage students of all learning styles and strengths, but it also promotes problem-solving and higher-level thinking skills. As

members of this Study Group, teachers will learn how to effectively implement chess into the math curriculum. Teachers will learn strategies such as Practical Application of Gardner’s

Multiple Intelligence Theory, Application of Venn Diagram Thinking Skills, Decision-Making Tree Analysis, Tactical and Strategic Thinking Skills, Pattern Recognition, Inductive and

Deductive Thinking Skills and Practical Application of Bloom’s Higher Order Thinking Skills.

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ILLINOIS STATE GOALS

State Goal 8: Use algebraic and analytical methods to identify and describe patterns and relationships in data, solve problems and predict results.

State Goal 9: Use geometric methods to analyze, categorize and draw conclusions about points, lines, planes, and space.

Chess in EducationSTUDENTS

Chess is one of the best tools for learning logic, problem solving, and visualization. Students learn problem solving techniques in

an enjoyable fashion by using the hands-on approach. As part of this curriculum, students will learn algebraic and

geometric concepts using chess as a game model. Children love games and chess is the ultimate “mind sport”. Students will learn the basics of the chess game, how the pieces move and interact

with each other, basic chess tactics, strategy and notation. Lessons will be conducted using a chess demonstration board, chess boards and pieces for the students to practice with, and

worksheets to reinforce the concepts learned. Collaborative discussions and analysis will be encouraged to develop problem

solving, decision-making, and team building skills.

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TITLE SUBJECT Chess, Math, and Extended Response Curriculum

SUBJECTMath, Character Education

GRADE LEVEL1-8

SUBJECTS ALSO INCORPORATEDLanguage Arts, Problem Solving & Critical Thinking Skills, Technology

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BLOOM'S TAXONOMY

Skills for becoming an independent thinker – “On the Chessboard lies and hypocrisy do not survive long.” – Emmanuel Lasker

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BLOOM'S TAXONOMY

Knowledge: Recall moves, positions, etc.

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BLOOM'S TAXONOMY

Understanding/Comprehension: Know reason or purpose behind the move. Also explain, translate and restate.

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BLOOM'S TAXONOMY

Application: Put in practice or demonstrate new information acquired such as a new opening.

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BLOOM'S TAXONOMY

Analysis: Study the nature of something by breaking it down into its parts. Also compare, contrast and put in order. Chess players compare and contrast chess positions.

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BLOOM'S TAXONOMY

Synthesis: Put information back together. Also to plan, develop, design, formulate and create.

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BLOOM'S TAXONOMY

Evaluation: Ability to assess a chess position. Also to argue, judge, predict and value.

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Chess and Multiple Intelligence

http://coe.sdsu.edu/eet/articles/multiintell/index.htm

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                                     Linguistic intelligence: In chess we carry on an internal dialogue on what move is good, what our opponent is threatening, etc.

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                                     Logical-mathematical intelligence: In chess the law of cause and effect is clear. If you move a piece to a threatened square, then it may be captured.

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                                    Spatial intelligence: In chess spatial intelligence refers to knowing where all of our pieces and our opponent's pieces are. This is also called "vision". This skill is used in all subject areas, as it is the basis for conceptual thinking.

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                                    Bodily kinesthetic intelligence: In chess physical movement is involved, especially in Blitz, or speed chess. As an exercise, the teacher could create a large chessboard in the floor of the classroom and have the students role play the chess pieces.

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                                    Musical intelligence: It is possible to think of each piece as having a "frequency" relating to how it moves. For example, the Queen being the strongest piece could have the highest frequency. This might have application to visually impaired students.

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                                    Interpersonal intelligence: "To play chess, you must try to understand what the other player is planning. It is not unusual in high-level play to see players get up and look at the board from the other side." (Moreno, 2002)

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Intrapersonal intelligence: "To understand a chess position you have to "self-talk" it. (Ibid) For example, you say to yourself: ...What pieces are attacking my pieces..." Later on when analyzing a chess game we played, we can take a close look at exactly what we were thinking when we made this or that move. This is a metacognitive skill and it is applied to every educational endeavor. We examine our strengths and weaknesses and how we reacted to certain things.

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                                     Naturalist intelligence: In chess this relates to having a sensitivity towards the chessboard and pieces and being "in tune" with the position.

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                                    Summary: The implication for education means that chess accommodates all learning modalities and has a place in today's modern differentiated classroom. (Buky, 2005)

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Reference:

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