Mathletes

MATHLETES

What is MATHLETES? MATHLETES is a new Math Club for high achieving, highly motivated 4th and 5th graders which will increase exposure to mathematics, critical thinking, inquiry-based mathematical research projects, complex problem solving, and STEM careers in order to foster the love of mathematics, challenge students, and offer opportunities to participate in local, state, national, and international mathematics competitions. Another goal of this club is to provide gifted learners the chance to socialize and work with their intellectual peers in a respectful environment that encourages students to take safe risks in friendly competition. And, it just might help them show growth or high-growth on their EOGs!

MATHLETES will begin meeting in October, 2013 and meet twice a month (TIME and DAY TBD) and will offer students the opportunity to participate in monthly math competitions, design and conduct mathematical inquiry-based research projects, and enter the NC Math Fair at East Carolina University. Plus, students will have the chance to make new friends with others who love math!

For more information on The Math League visit: []

The Math League is dedicated to bringing challenging mathematics materials to students. League specialties include math contests, books, and computer software designed to stimulate interest and confidence in mathematics for students from the 4th grade through high school. Over 1 million students participate in Math League contests each year. Contest questions are designed to cover a range of mathematical knowledge for each grade level. Questions on the contests never require any mathematics beyond the grade level tested. They're fun too!

For more information on NC Math Fair visit: []

__MATHLETES ADVISORS __ Mrs. Kochakji and WBS Math Teacher (TBD)

__Who is eligible to join MATHLETES? __ Any fourth or fifth grade student who has earned 95% or higher on the 2012/13 NC MATH EOG, the ITBS, or Quantitative battery of the CogAT.

More information to come in the fall.