On May 14, math took center stage as students in grades 3–12 from across the District teamed up to solve challenging problems, compete for victory, and most importantly, have fun doing what they love.
The competition featured two divisions: an Elementary Division for grades 3–5 and a Secondary Division for students in grades 6–8 and 9–12. Teams had 45 minutes to answer as many questions correctly as possible, putting their math skills and teamwork to the test while parents and guardians cheered them on from the sidelines.
Tomeika Bowden, Chief External Affairs Officer, represented DC PCSB at the event and helped give the scholars the push they needed to succeed under pressure.
“Every champion has moments where things get tough. One hard problem does not define your whole game. Shake it off and keep moving,” said Bowden.
Quinton, a fourth-grade student from KIPP DC Spring Academy PCS, said he had a blast competing alongside his classmates.
“Answering questions [is the most fun part.] It’s gotten so intense,” said Quinton.
Math may not always have the reputation of being the easiest subject in school, but events like the Capital Math Classic show just how exciting and rewarding it can be for students who enjoy the challenge. When asked what advice he would give to students who think math is too difficult, Quinton says
“Try your best and never give up.”
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Please see a list below of the public charter schools that participated in the event:
Elementary Teams
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Elementary School
DC Prep Edgewood Elementary
Center City PCS - NoMa
DC Bilingual PCS
DC Prep PCS - Anacostia Elementary School
Friendship PCS - Online Academy
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Elementary
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Elementary
Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS
KIPP DC - Heights Academy PCS
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS
KIPP DC - Spring Academy PCS
Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - Calle Ocho
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - J.F. Cook
Washington Yu Ying PCS
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS
Middle School Teams
Achievement Preparatory Academy PCS - Wahler Place Middle School
Center City PCS - NoMa
DC Prep PCS - Benning Middle School
E.L. Haynes PCS - Middle School
Friendship PCS - Blow Pierce Middle
Friendship PCS - Chamberlain Middle
Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS
KIPP DC - Honor Academy PCS
KIPP DC - KEY Academy PCS
Statesmen College Preparatory Academy for Boys PCS
The Sojourner Truth School PCS
Washington Latin PCS - Middle School
High School Teams
E.L. Haynes PCS - High School
KIPP DC - College Preparatory PCS
Washington Leadership Academy PCS
The Sojourner Truth School PCS