Students of our Academy together with almost six million students from 40 countries, and more than 6,000 students from the USA participated in this year’s international mathematics Olympics -Kangaroo. Participation in such events not only increases mathematical knowledge but creates interaction among students with the same interests, personal satisfaction from achievements and promotes self-motivation.
The test was held at the same time all over the world. Ours was held at the Korean Center in Queens at 6:30pm. The test took 75 minutes and the mathematical problems varied in difficulty. Calculators were not permitted. At the end of the test, children were given a T-shirt and a certificate of participation. Prizes for winners also varied from free participation in international mathematics camps, with the highest scoring students receiving scholarships.
