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Local student mathletes to compete in math contest
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Posted on Feb 23 2006
Middle school Mathletes from Saipan, Tinian and Rota will compete in the local contests of the national MATHCOUNTS program on Feb. 25, 2006 at the Multi-Purpose Center, in Susupe from 8am to 12 noon. The competition is organized by EFC Engineers and Architects Corp.
A total of 14 schools and about 150 students will compete. Schools represented are Calvary Christian Academy, Chacha Ocean View Jr. High, Dandan Elementary School, Eucon International School, Eskuelan San Francisco De Borja, Grace Christian Academy, Hopwood Jr. High School, Marianas Baptist Academy, Mount Carmel School, Saipan Community School, Saipan International School, Tinian Elementary School, Tinian Jr/Sr High School and Whispering Palms.
Teachers and students have been preparing for the competition since last September. Students will compete individually and as teams in written and fast-paced oral matches. Subjects include algebra, probability, statistics and geometry. Winners will receive trophies, and will advance to the State MATHCOUNTS finals, to be held on March 18, 2006.
MATHCOUNTS is a national program designed to improve math skills among U.S. students. The program focuses on middle school students, who are at a crucial stage in developing and sustaining math interest and ability.
Local sponsors include Chong’s Corporation, Deloitte & Touche, DFS Saipan, Geotesting, Inc., Microl Corporation, Mobil Oil Marianas, Modern Stationary, and National office Supply
MATHCOUNTS’ founding sponsors are the National Society of Professional Engineers, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics and CAN Foundation. National Sponsors are the ADC Foundation, General Motos Foundation, Lockheed Martin, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Northrop Grumman Foundation, Raytheon Co., Shell Oil Company, Texas Instruments Inc. 3M Foundation, and Xerox Corp.
