LOCAL STUDENTS ACHIEVE HIGH SCORES IN ADVANCED NATIONAL MATH CHALLENGE
Back row: Sophie Ingram, Emma Ingram, Noa Grill, Talia Grill, Abigail Swan, Dhanilo Savur, Matthew Roger, Joshua Koenigsberg, Bruno Ibares Hernandez, Patrik Kaleshi, Peter Cinguina, Ethan Bregman, Eleonora Grigorescu, Nathan Rotem, Thea Prislin, Genevieve Perry, Isabella Ducatti; Middle row: Zachary Gourevitch, Joshua Smith, Gabriel Wertkin, Felix Zebic, Benjamin Girardi, Sophia Jacobs Guzman, Beatriz Stein and Mariana Stein;
Front row: Katerina Stoichkov, Walsh Houghton, Leo White, Michal Vaculin, Adem Huseynov, Ben Meintjes, Jacob Roth, Jeevan Gupta, Ben Meintjes and Marko Lypchuk.
The STEM Alliance recently collaborated with the Mamaroneck School District to bring the national AMC-8 Math Competition to 38 students – including one elementary student – at Hommocks Middle School in January. AMC-8 is a highly rigorous nationwide mathematics competition for students aged 14.5 years or younger. Test content focuses on advanced high school material tested through 25 multiple choice questions that need to be completed in a 40-minute time frame. The test provides an opportunity for students to push themselves in analytical thinking, problem solving skills and mathematics – all areas that can assist in future careers.
To prepare for the test, many of the students also participated in a 10-week AMC-8 Math Club led by STEM Alliance Educator Arthur Washington. The STEM Alliance’s Chief Programs Officer Walter Gabino Rendon said, “Taking this test is not just about solving problems; it’s about embracing the joy of intellectual exploration and pushing the boundaries of their mathematical prowess.”
A score of 11 points or higher ranks a student in the top 25% of participants in the country. This year, Mamaroneck School District had six students who scored 11 or higher.
STEM Alliance President Meg Käufer said of the competition, “‘Diving into this rigorous competition willingly speaks volumes about each student’s enthusiasm for learning and their commitment to excellence. They’re really testing their potential and setting the stage for a future where their interest in math knows no bounds.”
The STEM Alliance is growing the next generation of STEM leaders by creating a community where all are empowered to embrace STEM as a means of solving problems and fostering innovation.