Frank W. Klonsky

Klonsky plans to increase student understanding of the relationships between variables in complex equations with his "Simply Complex" program. According to Klonsky, students tend to memorize equations and solve them with minimal understanding of the relationships between the variables involved. Klonsky's program will group students together, emulating real world experiences to construct 4 to 8 capacitors each. Each team's capacitors, often used in electric and electronic circuits as energy-storage devices, will have one varying variable and all others constant. Students will gather and record data in an organized and meaningful format and share their findings with the class. Klonsky believes his "Simply Complex" program will foster a thorough understanding of complex equations and improve students' ability to investigate the relationship of a single factor (variable). Through the program, Klonsky hopes students will find that this methodology may be used on a wide range of practical problems with proper equipment, supplies and data to enhance their understanding of complex equations. Klonsky is a resident of Ashland.