Gauss What - Math Rules in Edmonton
by Kimberly Nishikaze
The annual Gauss Math Competition doesn't strike fear in the hearts of Grade 7 and 8 math students throughout Edmonton. It's an opportunity to test their mettle and their minds with a series of arithmetic puzzles.
APEGGA is a proud sponsor of this competition,
which recognizes achievements in mathematical problem solving.
The Gauss is a national test, which started in
1980. This year, 2,489 students from 51 schools in the Edmonton area wrote
the exam. A perfect score is 150 points.
The following students received top marks and
were recognized at a public ceremony a few weeks ago:
Grade 7:
1st Place
- Glen Smith, Parkview School, scored 144 points.
2nd Place - Gary Galante and Kenton Gan, both of Parkview School, tied with 142 points.
3rd Place - Rose Bouthillier, McKernan School, and Andrew Nelson, Avalon School, scored 136 points.
Grade 8:
1st Place
- Christopher Gee, Crestwood School, and Jarett Prouse, Vernon Barford
Junior High School, scored 142 points.
2nd Place - Kenny Daraseng, Rosslyn School, and Nick Wang, Grandview Heights School, tied with 138 points.
3rd Place
- Son Ly, St. Cecilia School; Kevin Nguyen, St. Rose School; and Kimberly
Precht, Louis St. Laurent School, scored 136 points. 