AMC 8 Results Are In

Congratulations to Noah Shadix for winning first place on the American Mathematics Competition test.  He scored 18 out of 25 for honors.  Also placing were Will Raney (2nd - 17 and honors) and Marissa Shutt (16 - 3rd place).  Jake Ratliff was the high scorer for the 7th grade with a score of 15.

Any student scoring 17 or above received honors and are in the top 5% of all test takers.  Quite an accomplishment for Noah and Will with Marissa right behind them.  Terrific scores considering a difficult test and only 40 minutes to work.

McWane and Vestavia Hills Up Next

McWane Center - Dec. 2 and 3 (leave school at 3:30 pm and return at 10:00 on Saturday morning).  Mr. Page will dirve our bus.  We need parents to take luggage and meet us there around 5:00 pm.

Vestavia Hills Math Tournament - Dec. 10 (lunch at Brookwood Mall)  Awards at 2:00 pm.

AMC Test - Tuesday, Nov. 15

AMC 8
The AMC 8 is a 25 question, 40 minute multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem solving skills. This school year it will be held Tuesday, November 15, 2011.   The top three 8th graders and the top scoring 7th grader will be recognized on awards day. 

Click here for more information and sample problems.  Click on Students on the menu.

Purpose

The mission of the MAA Competitions is to increase interest in mathematics and to develop problem solving through a fun competition.  Students gain the opportunity to learn and achieve through competition with students in their school and from around the world. Teachers and schools benefit from the chance to challenge students with interesting mathematical questions that are aligned with curriculum standards at all levels of difficulty.

CMS Math Teams Shine at Muscle Shoals - Take 1st

I am so proud of the hard work put in these past couple of weeks since the Cedar Ridge Tournament.  Today we continued our 4 year winnning streak at Muscle Shoals with both team having a stellar day on the test and in ciphering.  The 8th graders were 2nd out of 16 teams, with only Pizitz ahead of them in ciphering.  

Many students had their personal best today.  Also, a huge sincere thank you to the BEST parents in the whole wide world.  It means so much to look over and see so many parents and family members in the stands supporting us and cheering us on.   Your sacrifices really make a difference !    You are an integral part of the team.  Thanks to Mrs.Elizabeth  Collicott and Mrs. Bama Turner for the VERY NICE goody bags.  We enjoyed them.

8th Grade - 1st Place Team - 1st place ciphering (2nd overall behind Pizitz)
Emily Dale - 1st Place
Austin Tankersley - 2nd Place
Will Raney - 8th Place
Ethan Kelley - 9th Place
Andy Robinson - 10th Place

7th Grade - 1st Place Team - 1st place ciphering (5th overall)
Ann Carol Braswell - 3rd Place
Drew Fillinger - 4th Place
Katie Harbin - 6th Place
Carter Bowen - 7th Place

What a tremendous day and a fun ride back home on the bus.  Celebration to follow on Monday.  Dr. Harris will be speaking to our first period class on Monday also.

Enjoy the big game and Roll Tide!
Mrs. Sellers