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Local MATHCOUNTS draws 150 middle school students
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Posted on Feb 14 2005
Approximately 150 middle school students from 14 schools on Saipan, Tinian, and Rota will compete in the local contest of the MATHCOUNTS program set from 8am to noon on Saturday, Feb. 19, at the Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe.
Schools represented in the competition, organized by EFC Engineers and Architects Corp., are Calvary Christian Academy, Chacha Oceanview Junior High School, Eucon International School, Eskuelan San Francisco De Borja, GATE Program, Grace Christian Academy, Tinian Grace Christian Academy, Hopwood Junior High School, Marianas Baptist Academy, Mount Carmel School, Saipan Community School, Saipan International School, Tinian Elementary School, and Tinian Junior-Senior High School.
EFC Engineers said teachers and students have been preparing for the competition since September last year. 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 19, 2005.
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 Deloitte and Touche, DFS Galleria-Saipan, Geotesting, Mobil Oil Marianas Island, National Office Supply, Saipan Shipping Co., Saipan Garment Manufacturing Association, TransAmerica, UMDA Inc., UPAA-CNMI Chapter, and Verizon Micronesia.
MATHCOUNTS’ founding sponsors are the CAN Foundation, the National Society of Professional Engineers, and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
National sponsors also include The Dow Chemical Company Foundation, General Motors Foundation, Lockheed Martin, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, NEC Foundation of America, Texas Instruments Inc., and 3M Foundation. (PR)
