On Friday, February 23, we traveled to Houston to compete at The Village School TMSC Regional Qualifier.  Most of our 7th and 8th graders (as well as a few 6th graders) were at Science Olympiad, so only nine students went.  We spent our “weather day” Friday at the Health Museum and ice skating at the Galleria.

On Saturday,

 Joey qualified for state in Calculator and General Math.

Thomas placed 19th in Number Sense.

In Calculator, Sam placed 17th, Kelly 14th, Thomas 11th, and Kelsey 9th.

 In General Math, Thomas placed 10th.

Challenge Math is an elective course at Seashore Middle Academy offered to 7th & 8th graders.  With teacher approval, 5th and 6th graders may be invited to participate.

Students learn number sense, calculator skills and problem solving.  The class participates in Math Olympiad, American Mathematics Competition 8, and the American Scholastic Mathematics Association competitions.  Students can also compete in MathCounts, Texas Math Science Coaches Assocation and University Interscholastic League meets.