And as different sports team seeks to destroy each other physically on the field, some students battle it out in talent, skill, and intelligence on stage.
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Last Saturday was the Math Quiz which ended with Hua Siong College of Iloilo taking home the bacon. The 2nd place was a tie between Paref Westbridge School and Ateneo de Iloilo, not that the students did not try to duke it out with 5 clincher questions that failed to select a winner so both were declared.
Our team contestants ranked 6th or 7th depending on how you look at the ranking and they are happy with it though we hoped for a better result, same as with the other 26 teams that did not cut it.
For me, as a first timer in this type of events was just happy that I was able to contribute a bit to the students' preparation for the contest. It was a matter of giving questions and making sure they got the correct answers based on the answer key provided or be able to justify the answers if it was different. It also involved practicing trial time and some shortcuts that are not really taught in general classes.
I also learned new things during this sessions and that's good enough for me. It was worth the effort.
During the contest, it was really fun to watch students enjoy answering Math questions and debating on which answers are correct and why. Debating in Math. Yay!
Made me wonder what would it be like to have 87 students, all brilliant in the subject in your class.
Must be what a NASA office will feel like. All have the answer, but which is the best?
I can resent it or embrace it.
Such simple choices, but really hard to act upon.
I guess I'll answer it when I am given a roomful of Einsteins next time.
For now, I am just happy to have one.
Daghang salamat sa pagbasa!!!
I post an article once a week... :D
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