Bro. Casey Washington, Assistant Coordinator cwashing@uic.edu
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Mathematics:
Contrary to popular thinking, mathematics, not music, is the only true universal language. Mathematics is one of the most useful and fascinating divisions of human knowledge. It is a part of the experience of all people, regardless of how far they have gone in school. Mathematics helps us in many other important areas of study, and has the power to solve some of the deepest puzzles man faces. Mathematics is the very foundation of scientific technology.
Most people, whether they realize it or not, use mathematics in varying degrees in their everyday activities. Mom, for instance, utilizes mathematics when she goes grocery shopping, or plans out the family budget. Dad uses mathematics when he works in his carpentry shop, or makes out the income tax returns. The daughter uses mathematics when she cuts out a pattern for a new dress, and their son utilizes mathematics for his model-building hobby.
The Mathematics Workshop gives daily exercises which help participants build their mathematical skill, and which help prepare the contestants for maximum success in the Mathematics Competition -- the culmination of the workshop training.
The Mathematics Competition (or Math Olympics) is conducted on three levels:
Level I
Grades 3 - 5
Level II Grades 6 - 8
Level III Grades 9 - 12
Calculators may be awarded at each level during the training sessions to participants who demonstrate the highest mastery of the daily math materials taught.
Contestants at each level will compete in the final Math Olympics for trophies and scientific calculators.
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