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!
Green Level
Individual:
- First place: Eliana Bower, Gainesville Middle School
- Second place: Alexander Willmet, Gainesville Middle School
- Third place: Jannat Amjad, Porter Traditional School
Team:
First place: Team Blaise Pascal
- Norah Biggins, Parkside Middle School
- Azadeh Hill, Pennington Traditional School
- Erin Jansen, The Nokesville School
- Marcus Leon, Saunders Middle School
Second place: Team Henri Poincare
- Samone Howell, Porter Traditional School
- Lucas Ngo, Pennington Traditional School
- Kayam Sedhai, The Nokesville School
- Annie Talkington, Lake Ridge Middle School
Third place: Team Mary Jackson
- Isabella Medeiros, Benton Middle School
- Ivan Poma, Saunders Middle School
- Hamere Tamirat, Pennington Traditional School
- Alexander Wilmert, Gainesville Middle School
Blue Level
Individual:
- First place: John Barker, Lake Ridge Middle School
- Second place: Muhammad Ibrahim, Gainesville Middle School
- Third place: Gaelle Sikali, Lake Ridge Middle School
Team:
First place: Team Isaac Newton
- John Barker, Lake Ridge Middle School
- Ryan Chau, Rippon Middle School
- Gabriela Mulugeta, Porter Traditional School
- Andy Truong, Woodbridge Middle School
Second place: Team Katherine Johnson
- Anthony Bonilla, The Nokesville School
- Kayam Dhungana, Porter Traditional School
- Gaelle Sikali, Lake Ridge Middle School
Third place: Team Fibonacci
- Henry Bloomrose, Lake Ridge Middle School
- Rafael Guadron, Potomac Shores Middle School
- Adam Qazei, Potomac Shores Middle School
- Andre Villalta, Gainesville Middle School
Purple Level
Individual:
- First place: Jayden Yang, Gainesville Middle School
- Second place: Ram Mylavarapu, Pennington Traditional School
- Third place: Tan Ho, Rippon Middle School
Team:
First place: Team Euler
- Coco Izumi, Benton Middle School
- Kaleb Mekonnen, Lake Ridge Middle School
- Ricardo Urias Parras, Saunders Middle School
- Jayden Yang, Gainesville Middle School
Second place: Team Jacob Bernoulli
- Belva Fianko, Gainesville Middle School
- Mercedes Mais, Potomac Shores Middle School
- Ram Mylavarapu, Pennington Traditional School
- Ryan Pao, The Nokesville School
Third place: Team Benjamin Banneker
- Alyssa Delasbour, Potomac Middle School
- Tan Ho, Rippon Middle School
- Abigail Nketsia-Tabiri, Potomac Middle School
- Gavin Ohler, Rippon Middle School
The Power of Teamwork
- First place, blue: Team Pythagoras
- First place, green: Team Blaise Pascal
- First place, purple: Team Euclid