Is your child participating on one of our 4th or 5th Grade Math Olympiad Teams? Goals of Math Olympiad:
To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics
To introduce important Mathematical concepts
To teach major strategies for problem solving
To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems
To strengthen Mathematical intuition
To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity
To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges
Like
most worthwhile goals, there is no easy road to becoming a capable
problem solver. One must recognize that this is an important and
desirable goal, and that it may take considerable time and effort to
realize it. The more time and effort invested, the more one is likely to
learn.
Math Olympiad Parents: Your child will practice regularly under the direction of a sponsor in preparation for five monthly Olympiad
contests. Being able to solve a difficult problem is one of the most
satisfying experiences one may have. On the other hand, struggling with a
difficult problem should indicate to your child that he or she has
found something worthwhile and new to learn. This should be viewed as a
challenge and an opportunity to grow. Learning how to solve a problem
and to understand its underlying mathematical concepts are the most
important goals of mathematics education. Your encouragement and
recognition of the importance of the Olympiad goals will help your child
enjoy the Olympiad program as well as make progress in becoming a
problem solver.