A standards-based math event designed to inspire students in grades 2 – 5.
Rankings
Schools decide which Category and Level they wish to enter – using the honor system. I do not subscribe to the idea that it is, “… better to look good than to be good.” Keep it a challenge. You do NOT want to look good, only to do poorly when it most counts.
Categories
Descriptions
Category 1
No Help Is Given
Category 2
The only help given is to point out which part of an answer is incorrect AFTER students have already missed a question once.
Category 2
Adults may read the questions to the students and/or point out which part of an answer is incorrect AFTER students have already missed a question once.
Levels
Descriptions
Level AAA
The highest achievers (as determined by most recent standardized test scores) and/or advanced classes.
Level AA
The average achievers (as determined by most recent standardized test scores).
Level AA
The lowest achievers (as determined by most recent standardized test scores).