Math Challenge for 5th Grade

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Fifth grade students will have the opportunity to take part in the Noetic Learning Math Contest on November 10th. This competition provides hundreds of students across America the opportunity to take a paper-and-pencil math assessment results from which are ranked and shared.

As I understand it, officially participating students in the top 50 percent nation-wide will receive certificates, and those who are in the national top 10 percent will receive medals. Results will be published on the Noetic website:  http://www.noetic-learning.com/

Schools can have up to 30 participants. Participants MUST have a signed permission slip turned into me NO LATER than November 4th. Should we receive more than 30 participants, I'll facilitate all students - however, some may not be on the official role.  I will prioritize AIG math students and then in order of permissions received.

Letters from me including the permission form went out yesterday and today. Please be in touch with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Finally, what we're shooting for here is an opportunity to honor students with math ability. We'll see what this looks like for fifth grade looks like before we move any further with Noetic.

Well maybe one more thing . . . As in all mathematical matters, my 'go-to' is Mrs. Julie Brown, our incredible math specialist. I always keep her in the loop for anything mathematical, and this is no exception.

Thanks! And good luck, mathletes!



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