Friday, May 27, 2011

Math Olympiad/Moving On?

This just in: Several 5th & 6th grade students from DTES were among nearly 150,000 students worldwide to participate this year in the Math Olympiad competition. They participated in a series of 5 problems each, November to March. Students solved unusual and difficult problems while thinking critically and creatively. Out of 41 DTES students- 33 earned national awards for their excellence among all the mathletes participating this year.

Our DTES students finishing in the top 50 percent of all participants worldwide include:
5th grade: Taylor M. Chloe F. Michelle H. Jennifer I. Luke M. Jack B. Dominick M. Ethan N. Noah N. Michael P. Serena P. Logan P. Katrina S. Kylie S. Abigail W.
6th grade: Lauren R. Alek P. Caleigh O. Zach M. Shaley H. Molly H. Michael D. Jordan C.
Madi B. Alex B. Cyril A. Brian S. Abby S.

Two students earned a silver pin by finishing in the top 90-97 percentile of all mathletes.
6th grade: Cassidy B. Robert G.
Two students earned a gold pin for finishing in the top 2 percent worldwide.
6th grade: Danny C. Alex M.
Danny C. was our top DTES competitor with a score of 23 of 25. He was awarded the DTES trophy, for his outstanding performance!
The DTES team earned National Math Olympiad High Achievement award for finishing in the 80-89th percentile.

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