More than 120 high school students from 15 high schools competed in the Dordt University Math Challenge on Thursday, October 13.
Students tested their mathematical creativity with novel problems on two exams. They also engaged in breakout sessions and mathematical games that were led by Dordt mathematics and statistics professors with assistance from secondary mathematics education majors.
During the breakout sessions, some students explored the mathematics of M&Ms, while others saw an introduction to blockchain and cryptography. Some students tried their wits against the game of cycles while others ran all over campus solving mathematical puzzles amazing race style. Finally, a group of students played an interesting game which used non-transitive dice to stack the odds. They also received a tour to see Dordt University’s beautiful campus with an Admissions Office tour guide.
“Part of Dordt’s mission is to equip the broader community so we are called to bring the joy of God’s gift of mathematics to area high school students. We can help them realize how creative mathematical problem solving can be and experience the breadth of mathematics. The event also gives our math education majors a chance to interact with students and develop as teachers in training. All in all, it’s our hope that these students come away thinking that Dordt is a place where they will find a meaningful challenge and be supported for success,” says Dr. Tom Clark, who teaches mathematics at Dordt.
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