Math Tournament

[shadesong]

Today. 4:00. Elayna's first academic competition. *squee*!!!

"Tests will be in the area of computation, math facts, problem-solving and team tests.The top 20 students based on scores from the first three tests will compete in the final individual speed round in the cafeteria in front of an audience...followed by the awards presentation."

Trophies to the top three students in each grade, and medals to the 4th-20th in each grade. 75-student limit per grade, but I'm hoping for fewer kids from her grade, as the competition starts at her grade (2nd through 5th grade).

And it seems like they're competing on grade level, which gives Miss Multiplication Whiz an advantage, as she operates above her grade level. I think I've done a good job of maintaining a no-pressure attitude, because she's really excited about this. I hope she has fun!

Comments

[azurelunatic]

Is this any specific math tournament, or just a generic school one? I was in the MathCounts program for a while. The middle school coach had doughnuts, and ultimately a hot tub party.

[shadesong.livejournal.com]

Generic... one of the local elementary schools does it every year. :)

[azurelunatic]

Cool. I always loved that. I did the Academic Decathlon when I was a senior, just because I could. Our team didn't make it past State, though...