Math Olympiad

The Wilder Math Olympiad program has
been a great success. This is our third year and we
anticipate sending at least eight teams to the State Math
Olympiad in May. This program is sponsored by the PTSA and
is open to all 5th and 6th graders. The math is very
challenging and above grade level. We have done very well
in the past. Our students are very motivated and learn how
to work in a team to solve complex problems. We have 35
students enrolled in this program this year.
For more information contact
Linda Barr
lindabarrseattle@msn.com
425-869-2277
Math
Olympiad Program Fact Sheet
The Wilder Math Olympiad program is a two part program. The
first session begins Friday, October 7th and
includes 12 classes. This program involves completing a
binder full of review topics and new math challenges. The
material, by design, will be above grade level.
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This program is sponsored by Wilder Elementary
School and the PTSA. It is open to all 5th and 6th
grade students. The 5th and 6th grade
teachers fully support this program.
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The students must be self- motivated and ready
to learn. Each student will receive a binder with lessons
and homework assignments to complete by the schedule
provided. We will utilize the website
http://www.blarg.net/~math for preparing our students.
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A calendar of weekly assignments is included
as the first page of the binder. Students will be required
to complete the homework assigned in the binder each week
and check their answers. The homework expectation should be
between 1 – 2 hours a week.
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Each Friday , beginning October 7th from 8:00
– 8:50 am, Linda Barr (6th) and Kristin Sigel (5th)
will be teaching the students. The 5th graders
will meet in Mrs. Sigel’s classroom and the 6th
graders will meet in the portable behind Mr. Shipley’s
class.
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The students are responsible for being on time
and ready to learn and participate.
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The cost of the program is $120.00. The
binder is $20 and is nonrefundable and the remaining $100 is
for the cost of the program. If your child decides to drop
after 1 or 2 classes the $100 will be refunded.
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Scholarships are available based on financial
need.
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Unexcused absences, incomplete assignments and
bad behavior are grounds for removal from this program.
The second session involves working
with our math Olympiad teams. We will begin in February and
will meet at the same time and place for at least 10
classes. Children participating in this session must meet
certain criteria: 1) student must complete the first math
session, 2) must have a recommendation from their current
teacher, 3) sign a commitment that they will attend the
State competition in May and 4) must perform well on the
placement test given at the end of session 1.
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We will test the math students in January for
placement. Teams are made up of 3 to 4 students. Assuming
the students have diligently done the work in session 1 they
should perform very well. We will place the children
competitively in teams based on their scores.
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In February, the teams will start meeting once
a week on Fridays before school (8:00 – 8:50) and will be
coached for the Olympiad. They will learn how to
problem-solve in a group and learn important techniques on
how to work well as a team. They will be assigned work
problems each week by their coach.
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We are planning to have more than one coach
for each grade. We will recruit for them once we know our
final teams.
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The date of the Olympiad will be publicized
as soon as it is set. In the past it has been the first
Saturday in May. It is an all day exam so students will
have to give up sports that day as participation in the
Olympiad is mandatory. We will hold the exam at Wilder.
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