Prince William County Public Schools

Math Quest

Middle Schools from across Prince William County are invited to participate in the PWCS Math Quest event. Student teams will consist of students from different middle schools. There will be a team building activity to allow students an opportunity to get to know each other. As a team, students will rotate through two stations based on the different strands of mathematics. Problems from the geometric reasoning, probability, and statistics, and algebra and number sense will be given to both teams and individuals. In addition, there will be a special Team Challenge problem where teams will show their math reasoning and communication skills as they work on a challenging task.

Spring 2022 Virtual Math Quest Challenge

Congratulations

All fourth grade, fifth grade, and middle school students were invited to participate in a Virtual Math Quest Challenge on March 14. The PWCS Math Quest Individual Challenge presented an opportunity for students to showcase their problem-solving skills with practical problems. Students had to submit a response to a practical problem by April 8, 2022

There were five winners of the Virtual Math Quest Challenge. The Math Quest Committee selected the top students at each level.

Scores were based on the practical problems depending on how well the student:

• Can explain their reasoning.
• Show an understanding of the mathematics in an organized manner.
• Use tables, graphs, or diagrams in the explanation.
• Show the solution in more than one way or relate it to other situations.
• Extend beyond the requirements of the problem.

The winners of the 2022 Spring Virtual Math Quest Individual Challenge are:

4th Grade Mathematics

Benjamin Stanton from Tyler Elementary School

5th Grade Mathematics

Lily Lu from Alvey Elementary School

Level 1 (6th, 6th Extended, and 7th Grade Mathematics)

Chetana Shrinivasan from Gainesville Middle School

Level 2 (7th Extended and 8th Grade Mathematics)

Rihum Shaikh from Gainesville Middle School

Level 3 (Algebra 1 and Geometry)

Lucy Lu From Reagan Middle Schools

If you have any questions, please email Kristin Rojas, Professional Development Specialist for Mathematics at rojaskl@pwcs.edu or Dr. Justin Maffei, Mathematics Supervisor at maffeijt@pwcs.edu.

Winter 2021 Virtual Math Quest Challenge

Congratulations

All middle school students were invited to participate in a Virtual Math Quest Challenge on November 15, 2021. The PWCS Math Quest Individual Challenge presented an opportunity for students to showcase their problem-solving skills with practical problems. Students had to submit a response to a practical problem by December 13, 2021.

There were three winners of the Virtual Math Quest Challenge. The Math Quest Committee selected the top three students.

Scores were based on the practical problems depending on how well the student:

• Can explain their reasoning.
• Show an understanding of the mathematics in an organized manner.
• Use tables, graphs, or diagrams in the explanation.
• Show the solution in more than one way or relate it to other situations.
• Extend beyond the requirements of the problem.

The winners of the 2021 winter Virtual Math Quest Individual Challenge are:

• Kobimtochi Odo from Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School
• Olivia Mancha from Marsteller Middle School
• Alyssa Haley from Marsteller Middle School

2021 PWCS Middle School Math Quest

Our third PWCS Middle School Math Quest took place on Saturday, November 13, 2021. The event is held to provide opportunities for students across the Division to work collaboratively in groups to solve problems. Students worked individually and on teams to solve algebraic, geometrical, statistical, and probability questions.

Special thanks to Lake Ridge Middle School for hosting the event. Additional thanks to all adult and high school volunteers from Gar-Field and Potomac High Schools.

Congratulations to all of our Math Quest winners!