If you are a fifth grader in the Brownsville area looking for a math challenge, “The Best of the Best” may be for you! “The Best of the Best” is a fast-paced, problem-solving/computation competition where students race to see who can correctly answer as many as questions possible. Individual and team scores will be calculated and awards will be rewarded! So join us individually or gather your team of three from your school and join us for this fun competition.
5th grade students will take a test and top students will get below awards. Students will take an individual test focusing on various topics including; mathematical process, numerical representations-relationships, computations, algebra, geometry, probability, data analysis, mental math, and speed math. Though test is challenging, we hope they will be fun for everyone. We have also included several easy questions on the tests so that new competitors can develop their confidence without getting discouraged. The top 10 contestants will receive certificates commemorating their achievement in addition to the top prizes listed below.
These are the awards according to the Written Exam results:
Students: Individual scores will be used.
1st Place – Trophy & I Pad Air
2nd Place – Trophy & Beats by Dr. Dre – Beats Studio2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones – Gloss White
3rd Place – Trophy & Kindle Fire
4th Place – Trophy
5th Place – Trophy
6-8 students will get medals
Top 10: certificates
Schools: Average of top three students from each school will consist the school score.
1st Place School – Trophy
2nd Place School – Trophy
3rd Place School – Trophy
Teachers: Winning school teacher will be awarded if teacher name and contact information submitted with the student registration.
1st Place School – $50 Gift Card
2nd Place School – $30 Gift Card
3rd Place School – $20 Gift Card
Competition Schedule:
Sign-in: 8:30 am – 9:00 am
Written Exam: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
STEM Festival: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Award Ceremony: 11:30 pm – 12:30 pm
There is no registration fee for this competition. It is open to all 5th-grade students in Brownsville Area. For planning purposes, we would appreciate a prompt response. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us by email hsibrownsville@harmonytx.org
Registration deadline is January 20th.
Location: HarmonySchool of Innovation -Brownsville
Address: 3451 Dana Ave.., Brownsville, TX 78526
Date: Saturday, January 27th, 2018