The 2011 Speed Mathematics Competition allows adults and children to compete together (picture)

The 2011 Speed Mathematics Competition allows adults and children to compete together (Picture) The Alberta Times The growth process of children includes a series of successes and failures...

The 2011 Speed Mathematics Competition allows adults and children to compete together (Picture) Alberta Times The growth process of children includes a series of successes and failures, pride and setbacks. From the principle of not being arrogant in victory and not being discouraged in defeat, children can learn that every challenge and competition is to make themselves stronger and more mature. Only then can children understand that success is definitely not an accident, but the fruit of hard work. Children should also realize that the end of the competition is only the completion of the current challenge and the beginning of the next choice. The annual speed mathematics competition organized by the U.S. Mental Math Federation aims to encourage children to learn, actively face challenges, accumulate test experience, and learn test-taking skills. This year's 2011 Speedy Math Competition was held on May 21st at the Tumbleweed Recreation Center in Chandler and concluded successfully. This competition is not only something that many children look forward to every year, but this year twelve parents also signed up to compete with their children. This "quick math" competition has gradually become a competition for adults and children alike! When the competition started, everyone was attentive and some were writing like flying. Even every adult participating in the competition was fully focused and did not dare to be careless at all. The organizer said that in addition to being interesting for adults to participate this year, the results of the competition will provide very meaningful research information and will have great inspiration for mathematics education. This competition is so popular thanks to the strong sponsorship from many enthusiastic organizations and manufacturers. The organizer would like to thank the Chandler Municipal Government, IQ Mathematics and Chinese School, the Alberta Times, and IKEA for sponsoring this event, allowing every child to go home happily holding bags of prizes, trophies, or certificates. This time the contestants are divided into four groups according to age: Group A is for six years old and below, Group B is for nine years and below, Group C is for twelve years and below, and Group D is open to any age. Test subjects include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. After a series of competitions, the winners were accurately and quickly announced by computer statistics on the same day. Erica Jiang from Group A this year was unstoppable and won the championship with high scores! Abigail Goon and Yali Brown made their debut and came in third place on their first try. Group B was the most competitive. Agustya Matheth became the champion of Group B, while Kevin Tang, Daniel Hsu and Siddharth Jagtap occupied the second place. In the high-level Group C, Bronson Wu once again won the grand prize, while Javen Ho, Enoch Chou and Victoria Lim occupied the second place. In Group D, Melody Yeh won the first place, while Cindy Wu, Jacky Chen and Ester Cheng won the second and third places. According to the reporter's in-depth understanding, almost all of the above award winners are students studying at the "IQ Mathematics and Chinese School". The students cultivated by this school have fast and accurate calculation skills, and all of them are gifted model students in the school. They are confident and lively, which is impressive. For detailed competition results and photos, please check online at http://www.USMentalMath.org/events The "Speed ​​Mathematics Competition" organized by the U.S. Mental Math Federation is held regularly around April and May every year. Details will be announced in the Alberta Times. During the competition, the contestants answered the questions attentively. The children were very interested in the mathematical brainstorming questions prepared for the conference.