iu 13 first annual math 24 tournament thursday, april 23, 2009
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Comments from teachers:
• Though my students did not do as well as they hoped, they had a fabulous time and are motivated to work harder for next year.
• Thank you for reviving the live 24 Tournament, it is more meaningful to students than the online version.”
• There was so much excitement in the room and the kids really had a fun time.
This year’s tournament was for 4th and 5th graders.Next year the tournament will expand to include 4th through 8th graders
and take place on two different days.
Object of MATH 24
• Using the four numbers given, add, subtract, multiply, and/or divide to get 24.
• Single digit cards like the one shown here.• Cards are in three levels, this is a level 2 card.
One possible solution
Last step first:
30 – 6 = 24
Start at beginning:
6 x 5 = 30
5 + 1 = 6
30 – 6 = 24
Additional participating public schools:Lampeter-Strasburg, Manheim Township, Pequea Valley, SDoL, Solanco, Warwick
Participating nonpublic schools:Lancaster Christian, Lebanon Catholic Linville Mennonite, OMPH,
Resurrection Catholic, Sacred Heart
Comments from teachers:
• Is there something in the water in Cocalico? Those kids were AMAZING.
• I was very happy to be part of the day and have some ideas brewing in my head to excite the staff and students in my schools with MATH 24.
• Thank you for running a seamless competition for our children to enjoy and showcase their diligence. We are already thinking about next year.
Each student received a t-shirt for participating in the tournament.
The lesson we learned for next year, remove the rubber band from the t-shirt before giving it to the
students – rubber band wars.
The top finalist won this trophy. The top 8 finalists won a medal.
Very heavy trophy…
nah, it’s just plastic.
Comment from a teacher: I think the tournament was a great success.
The prizes were right on. The organization of rounds was terrific. The table winners were thrilled with their stickers.Our students had a great time and so did the proctors.
EJ Stoltzfus, Linville Mennonite.EJ takes his MATH 24 cards with him to the barn when he does his
chores. He is doing mental math at 5:30 a.m. and is determined to meet
Cocalico next year
Comment from a teacher:Thanks for taking on the event,
it was missing and the mathstudents do need recognition.
Comments from teachers:
• I thought the event went extremely well. As a matter of fact, it really opened my eyes to a whole new world of math. I am going to start a math club for my school next year because of this experience.
Thank you planning committee: Amy Houck (IU 13 NPS) Jason Hoffman (MT), Matt Nolt (Donegal), Joan Johnson (LS)
Top 8 Finalists:Daniel Turner (Coc), Dante Haines (Coc), Corey Bean (Coc),
Connor Martin (Coc), Emily Amspacher (MT), Tyler Brown (Don), EJ Stoltzfus (Linville), Jake Gregory (MT)
MATH 24 TournamentsMay 5 and 6, 2010
May 5 – 4th and 5th graders
May 6 – 6th through 8th graders
Plans for 2010