There's really not a lot of action at a MathCounts competition. The kids do math, the parents & coaches sit and wait. Then, the kids get a break. Then they do more math. The only action is really the scratch of pencils as the best mathletes in the State compete for one of 4 slots on Michigan's team for National MathCounts.
Here's my favorite Mathlete, playing with his toys before the Target & Sprint rounds. Seriously--look at what's in front of him. Gum. Rubik's Cube. Rubik's Cube. Rubik's cube. Cartoon calc book. Water. Sheesh!
And Brendan's BFF, Z. Z brought most of the toys. His toys, combined with Brendan's toys, were really a lot of toys. They were cool as cucumbers before the competition began. I honestly don't know where he gets that--I was a nervous nelly!
Once they pulled the timer up onto the big screen, it was time to let them fly their math flag. We left--and both boys kicked some major math bootie!!
Brendan is now ranked #14 in Michigan, out of approximately 1,200 Mathletes. His best buddy Z is ranked #5.
So proud of my kid!
That is great! You should be proud of him!
ReplyDelete=) Thanks, Patty!!!
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