Cardinal Middle School students bring home multiple ribbons from two separate GCCTM (Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Problem Solving Tournaments! A total of 26 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders participated in the events held February 21 and March 7. The purpose of the GCCTM contest is to stimulate interest in mathematics among middle-school students.
The 5th and 6th grade Problem Solving Tournament was held at held at James A. Garfield in Garrettsville on Saturday, February 21. At this tournament, student teams completed four rounds of problems involving problem solving, mental math and geometric construction. Cardinal had four teams in this tournament (two representing each grade level) and all four teams received red ribbons! Students on the 5th grade teams included: John A., Justine B., Chloe D., Max K., Renee K., Colby T., and Brock Z. They were coached by Adam Johnson. 6th grade team members included: Emily C., Brianna D., Sam L., Sean L., Pietro M., Braylon R., and Francesca V. Their coach was Greg McCandless.
The 7th and 8th grade Mathematics Contest was held at Cardinal Middle School on Saturday, March 7. During this tournament, student teams also completed four rounds of problems involving problem solving and mental math. Four teams (two from each grade level) represented Cardinal in this tournament. The 8th grade teams each received blue ribbons, and the 7th grade teams received a red and a blue ribbon. Students on the 7th grade teams included: Sierra B., Hunter H., Rachael L., Emmeline R., Kayla V., and Ally W. They were coached by Deena Avalon. Members of the 8th grade teams consisted of: Matt C., Kevin H., Austin M., Emily S., Isaiah T., and Mikayla V. Their coach was Melody Barber.
“It was exciting to have 5th and 6th grade teams competing with our 7th and 8th grade teams this year,” says Coach, Deena Avalon. “The students all did a tremendous job and had fun participating in the tournament. Kudos as well to our teachers who volunteered their time to coach as well as score tests and set up the event at the Middle School; this experience would not have been possible without them!”
Congratulations to all of our Huskie students and teachers who participated in this educational event!
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