Charles County Students Test Their Math Skills in Annual Challenge
In a bid to nurture young minds and kindle a passion for mathematics, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) successfully hosted the Elementary School Mathematics Challenge on March 16 at Theodore G. Davis Middle School. This event, sponsored by the South…
In a bid to nurture young minds and kindle a passion for mathematics, Charles County Public Schools (CCPS) successfully hosted the Elementary School Mathematics Challenge on March 16 at Theodore G. Davis Middle School. This event, sponsored by the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO), is part of a broader initiative to make mathematics a compelling and enjoyable subject for students, thereby laying a solid foundation for future success in the realms of science, technology, and engineering.
Michael Clinch, center, of Dr. James Craik Elementary School was named the first-place top individual scorer for fourth grade in the 2024 Elementary School Math Challenge. His coaches are Alexis Eaton, left, and Teresa Schinasi, fourth-grade teachers.
Dr. James Craik Elementary School's fourth-grade math team.
T.C. Martin Elementary School's fifth-grade math team.
Arthur Middleton Elementary School's fifth-grade math team.
Arthur Mitchell Elementary School fourth-grade math team.
Berry Elementary School's fifth-grade math team.
Malcolm Elementary School fourth-grade math team.
Mary H. Matula Elementary School fourth-grade math team
T.C. Martin Elementary School fourth-grade math team.
Mary B. Neal Elementary School's fifth-grade math team.
Alelia Pillera, left, of Berry Elementary School, was named the second-place top individual scorers for fourth grade in the 2024 Elementary School Math Challenge. Her coach is Jennifer Fenton, learning resource teacher, right.
Jason Chen, center, of Berry Elementary School, was named the first-place top individual scorer in fifth grade during the Elementary School Math Challenge. He is pictured with Board of Education member Michael K. Lukas, left, and his math team coach, Amy Clements, instructional specialist.
Eliakim Louis Quirante, center, of Berry Elementary School, was named the second-place top individual scorer in fifth grade during the Elementary School Math Challenge. He is pictured with Board of Education member Michael K. Lukas, left, and his math team coach, Amy Clements, instructional specialist.
Kassidy Kristafey Villanueva, center, of William A. Diggs Elementary School, was named the third-place top individual scorer in fifth grade during the Elementary School Math Challenge. He is pictured with Board of Education member Michael K. Lukas, left, and her math team coach, Jackie Stancliff.
The competition draws bright young mathematicians from the fourth and fifth grades of schools across Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's counties. Selection for the math teams is a carefully considered process, focusing on students who show a keen interest in mathematics. Throughout the school year, these students engage in rigorous practice sessions under the guidance of their coaches. These sessions not only focus on mastering above-grade-level mathematical concepts but also emphasize the development of critical skills such as collaboration, active listening, and perseverance.
The challenge is structured to test students in a variety of mathematical scenarios. The competition kicked off with a timed individual test, assessing students' mathematical understanding and proficiency. Following this, teams tackled four complex problems, with their performance evaluated on accuracy, reasoning, and the strategic application of mathematical principles. The final scores were a composite of both individual achievements and the team's collaborative efforts during the challenge.
This initiative by CCPS and SMECO highlights the importance of mathematics in educational curricula and aims to dispel the notion that math is a daunting subject. By introducing students to the joy and satisfaction that can be found in solving mathematical problems, the challenge hopes to inspire a new generation of scientists, engineers, and technologists.
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