2004/2005 - St. Francis of Assisi School Sixth Grade
Math club events are now listed - bottom of this page...New logic problem posted. Can you solve it?...

Note: We are now meeting twice per week (Tuesdays and Fridays) from 7:30am - 8:15am!!!!

Links, notes and fun facts:
  • Homework:
    Be sure to complete your homework by next week...!

  • Logic problem - "Marble Madness":
    You are given three bags of marbles. One contains all black marbles, one contains all white marbles and the other contains a combination of black and white marbles. All the bags are opaque and are mislabelled. What is the minimum number of marbles that can be removed from any of the bags to determine the correct contents of each bag?
    Click here for the answer...

  • Logic problem - "Number Pyramid":
    A " Number Pyramid" is composed of ten different numbers ( usually 0 - 9 ) with four rows. ONE EXAMPLE of a Number Pyramid is as follows: Click here to view the rest of the problem description!

  • Click here to read a fun article on numbers:
    Note: To view this file you will need a browser that supports web archive files such as Internet Explorer...
    "The ancient Egyptians were possibly the first civilisation to practice the scientific arts. Indeed, the word chemistry is derived from the word Alchemy which is the ancient name for Egypt." Read more =>>


Contact the sixth grade coaches:
Math Club Schedule:
  • October 11:
    First Meeting
  • October 18:
    Exponents, powers of 10, scientific notation for large numbers
  • October 26:
    Fraction and Decimal Conversions
  • November 2:
    Canceling Like Factors in Fractions
  • November 9:
    Fraction review and perimeter
  • November 16:
    Teacher’s Choice
  • November 23:
    Areas of plane figures
  • November 30:
    Circles, pi, areas, circumference and rounding
  • December 7:
    Square roots and other roots
  • December 14:
    Pythagorean theorem
  • January 4:
    How to Solve the Mango Problem
  • January 11:
    Prime factors, greatest common factors and least common multiples
  • January 18:
    Multiplying negative numbers and order of operations
  • January 25:
    Teacher’s Choice
Math Club Events

Mt. Rainier Math Invitational

When: January 28, 2005
Where: Mount Rainier High School Cafeteria; 22450 19th Ave. So, Des Moines, WA 98198; 206 433-2423
Details:
  • We hope to send at least two teams of four to the first math competition of the year on Jan 28. It will be held at Mt. Rainier High School, from 4:00 - 8:30 pm.
  • There is a $7.00 entrance fee per student, and you may bring dinner or pizza is available for purchase.
  • Like last year, we can arrange carpools both to and from the competition, if needed.
  • The competitions are really fun, and give a chance for the student to try out their skills with a variety of 'games', including team relays, pressure rounds, and 'who wants to be a mathematician'.
  • I'll be distributing a permission slip in the next few days. We need a headcount as soon as possible, so we can register and be assured admission.
  • Thanks and call or email me with questions. - Cynthia
  • "Mt. Rainier Chapter of Mu Alpha Theta Math Honor Society sponsors the invitational for sixth graders to challenge themselves in an individual math test and team tests in Algebra, Geometry, Pressure Round and Who Wants to be a Mathematician. No calculators allowed...
    Awards will be given to the to individuals and teams in each of two divisions"...Visit www.wamath.net/contests/mrmi

Blaine Math Competition

When: March 19, 2005
Where: Blaine High School, Blaine, WA
(360)332-6045
1055 H St
Blaine, WA 98230
Details:
  • Details to come.......

Washington State Council

When: May 14, 2005
Where: Details to come....
Details:
  • Details to come.......
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Created: October 17, 2004
Last updated: January 7, 2005
Feedback and/or comments? Please contact me: Karen Braunstein-Post