Think Through Math and the state of Idaho willkick off the Fourth Annual Idaho Math Cup on November 1, 2012. Students acrossthe state will be battling to win the title of Idaho Math Cup Champion. Last year’s champion was Ms. Woods class at Birch Elementary. Thestudents used teamwork and showed incredible perseverance to earn this honor.
The winning class this year will receive the coveted Idaho Math Cup trophy andan awards ceremony where each student will receive special recognition,complete with customized certificates and T-shirts. There will also be prizesawarded to the runner-up classes and individual students statewide.
“The Idaho Math Cup is a great way for students to challenge themselves toimprove their math skills and become better problem-solvers and criticalthinkers,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna said. “I am proud topartner with Think Through Math through the Idaho Math Initiative to host thiscompetition each year and bring more of these opportunities into the classroomto help all students achieve in mathematics.”
Tens of thousands of students throughout Idaho will be able to participate atschool, during afterschool programs, and at home throughout the contest period.Think Through Math, formerly Apangea Math, will also name other Class Championsthat will receive a special classroom party prize package. Also, students areeligible to become Individual Champions that will each receive prizes such asWalmart and Amazon giftcards.
The Idaho Math Champion will be the class from the entire state with thehighest average number of points earned during the contest per enrolledstudent. The Idaho Math Cup Champion will be the individual class with thehighest average. Individual student winners will be randomly selected from allstudents meeting the minimum point thresholds. For complete contest rules andregulations, please visit the Think Through Math website.
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