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Local students to compete in math competition
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Posted on Mar 05 2009
Middle school Mathletes from Saipan, Tinian and Rota will compete in the 15th Annual State Competition of the national MATHCOUNTS program tomorrow, March 7, 2009, at the Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe from 8am to 12pm. The competition is organized by EFC Engineers and Architects Corp.
A total of 12 schools and approximately 100 students will compete. Schools represented are Calvary Christian Academy, Dandan Elementary School, Eucon International School, Grace Christian Academy-Saipan, Hopwood Jr. High School, Marianas Baptist Academy, Mount Carmel School, Saipan Community School, Saipan International School, Tinian Elementary School, Tinian Jr. High, and Whispering Palms School.
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.
The top 4 winners of the state competition will earn a trip to the national competition, which is being held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, on May 8, 2009. They will be accompanied by the winning math coach.
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, Chongs Corp., Deloitte & Touche, DFS Saipan, EFC Engineers & Architects Corp., National Office Supply, Subway Investments, IT&E, JoeTen Charitable Foundation, Tae Woo Corp., Yonsei Academy and Dolphin Wholesale.
MATHCOUNTS’ National Sponsors are Raytheon Company, Northrop Grumman Foundation, National Society of Professional Engineers, CAN Foundation, Conoco Phillips, General Motors Foundation, Lockheed Martin, 3M Foundation, and Texas Instruments Inc. [B][I](PR)[/I][/B]
