Niles West Middle School Competition 4-17-08
Submitted by Math Team on Fri, 2008-04-18 13:53.
The Niles West Contest consists of three individual tests.
The Written Test, was taken in school by the accelerated 8th grade algebra class, and the 4 - 7th grade accelerated algebra students on the team. The top five scores are turned in to the high school on the day of the contest.
The Calculator Test is a test of 15 questions, requiring the use of calculators, to solve more difficult problems. This shows ones ability to understand the many aspects of the manipulation of their calculator. Knowledge of the functions of the various keys is necessary.
The Quickie Contest is a test of 50 questions. The students are given 30 seconds to answer each problem that is shown on a screen.
There is a mixed school part of the contest where the students work in teams with others from all of the participating schools. This encourages camaraderie amongst the schools
Taking the top 5 scores from each test, and combining them together acquire school totals.
There were over 90 students participating, and a total of 4 middle schools and three private schools, all of which feed into Niles West.
Results
Written: The following students were the top six at Lincoln Hall, and scored to place accordingly at the contest:
1st Place: Michael N. (Perfect Score)
2nd Place: Danny H., Anlil B., and Max G.
4th Place: Akram K., and Carla C.
Calculator: These students won awards based out of the total students in the contest:
1st place: Max G.
2nd Place: Anlil B.
3rd Place: Akram K. and Osman K.
4th Place: Fil S.
5th Place: Michael N., Ted S., Jobin J., Mark V.,
Simon K.
Quickie: This was awarded based on all students participating.
2nd Place: Anlil B.
3rd Place: Michael N.
5th Place: Max G.
LH students on the winning mixed team event were:
Max G., Anlil B., Danny H., and Carolyn W.
Not only did Lincoln Hall take 1st Place in the overall competition, we took first place in each of the three individual events!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED -
YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB!
The Niles West Contest consists of three individual tests.
The Written Test, was taken in school by the accelerated 8th grade algebra class, and the 4 - 7th grade accelerated algebra students on the team. The top five scores are turned in to the high school on the day of the contest.
The Calculator Test is a test of 15 questions, requiring the use of calculators, to solve more difficult problems. This shows ones ability to understand the many aspects of the manipulation of their calculator. Knowledge of the functions of the various keys is necessary.
The Quickie Contest is a test of 50 questions. The students are given 30 seconds to answer each problem that is shown on a screen.
There is a mixed school part of the contest where the students work in teams with others from all of the participating schools. This encourages camaraderie amongst the schools
Taking the top 5 scores from each test, and combining them together acquire school totals.
There were over 90 students participating, and a total of 4 middle schools and three private schools, all of which feed into Niles West.
Results
Written: The following students were the top six at Lincoln Hall, and scored to place accordingly at the contest:
1st Place: Michael N. (Perfect Score)
2nd Place: Danny H., Anlil B., and Max G.
4th Place: Akram K., and Carla C.
Calculator: These students won awards based out of the total students in the contest:
1st place: Max G.
2nd Place: Anlil B.
3rd Place: Akram K. and Osman K.
4th Place: Fil S.
5th Place: Michael N., Ted S., Jobin J., Mark V.,
Simon K.
Quickie: This was awarded based on all students participating.
2nd Place: Anlil B.
3rd Place: Michael N.
5th Place: Max G.
LH students on the winning mixed team event were:
Max G., Anlil B., Danny H., and Carolyn W.
Not only did Lincoln Hall take 1st Place in the overall competition, we took first place in each of the three individual events!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO PARTICIPATED -
YOU DID A FANTASTIC JOB!
