cmh6476 751 Posted March 14, 2017 He's quite the mathlete! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frozenbeernuts 1,652 Posted March 14, 2017 Congrats. Always cool to go to state for something Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted March 14, 2017 Which state? Cause there's a ton of them and a ton of schools that have "state" their name and they're not that good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 751 Posted March 14, 2017 State math competition you foo's, he's 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vuduchile 1,941 Posted March 14, 2017 State math competition you food, he's 10 Yeah! You Food! He's 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supermike80 1,285 Posted March 14, 2017 State math competition you food, he's 10 LOL Congrats!!! Ok so dumb question..Is this an event that can have an audience? I mean can the parents go and cheer the little mathelete on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djgb13 2,338 Posted March 14, 2017 State math competition you food, he's 10 Lol oooh ok. You didn't specify so I wasn't sure haha. Well good for him. Hopefully that does get him into state Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanil 519 Posted March 14, 2017 Which state? I mean, if it's math in Alabama, the bar isn't too high. However, if it's one of the smart states like Colorado or Kansas, that's an achievement! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 751 Posted March 14, 2017 LOL Congrats!!! Ok so dumb question..Is this an event that can have an audience? I mean can the parents go and cheer the little mathelete on? He goes and sits in a classroom for a few hours taking math tests, then they have an awards portion and recognize the top scores. And he likes it. I don't get it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 751 Posted March 14, 2017 Which state? I mean, if it's math in Alabama, the bar isn't too high. However, if it's one of the smart states like Colorado or Kansas, that's an achievement!kansas is considered smart? they've had a ton of funding problems and have made major cuts to schools. Your answer is missouri. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kilroy69 994 Posted March 14, 2017 They send you to state for being a methlete? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,144 Posted March 14, 2017 You need to come up with some math cheers. Maybe a two-part sign like D and a fence, only it could be D ______x pi = C Also, today is pi day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaiderHaters Revenge 3,579 Posted March 15, 2017 You need to come up with some math cheers. Maybe a two-part sign like D and a fence, only it could be D ______x pi = C Also, today is pi day. I celebrated it at Blaze Pizza, it was great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted March 15, 2017 When a terrorist dies, he gets 72 mathletes. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Voltaire 4,558 Posted March 15, 2017 Should have sent him to Mizzou so he could learn to check his white privledge and avoid microaggressions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BudBro 117 Posted March 15, 2017 You need to come up with some math cheers. Maybe a two-part sign like D and a fence, only it could be D ______x pi = C Also, today is pi day. http://www.totalprosports.com/2011/11/15/picture-of-the-day-defense-in-bowling/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wiffleball 4,639 Posted March 15, 2017 I really respect Pi. I couldn't for the life of me tell you how it works or how someone figgered ti out, but its on of the few 'advanced' math things that isn't just total mental masturbation. I mean, the mere fact that it's a constant in circumference calculation is genius. If you know you've got a 2 inch diameter, you know you're going to TOTALLY rip out some chick's O-ring. That's pretty cool. Pretty much, I gave up as soon as we got to imaginary numbers. Seriously, I remember literally "peace out"-ing the day they brought that up in school. Algebra? Genius. Very helpful. Trig / Calculus? Fock that. That's just guys with too much time ont heir hands and not enough puzzy on their minds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kanil 519 Posted March 21, 2017 kansas is considered smart? they've had a ton of funding problems and have made major cuts to schools. Your answer is missouri. For some reason I thought you were in Kansas, that's why I said it... I MEANT to say Colorado or Missouri. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 751 Posted May 7, 2017 Dude took 4th overall in one of the categories for 4th grade 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank 2,144 Posted May 7, 2017 Dude took 4th overall in one of the categories for 4th grade Which would be awesome if he wasn't 15. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
5-Points 2,727 Posted May 7, 2017 So he just skipped County? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 751 Posted May 7, 2017 So he just skipped County?it's Regionals, state and then a national competition coming up in Houston. He did well enough for his school to send him to Regionals, placed in the top 10 at Regionals to qualify for state and then at state you have to be in the top 5 in your grade level as they add up three different categories to go to nationals. I think he was like 27th out of 58 in the overall score at state. What struck me through this process (maybe not surprising but apparent) was the percentage of Oriental kids placing, the handful of white kids who placed and how few other minorities were represented. Has the educational success of past generations of different races made it where some races are better prepared to succeed. What can we do to help Hispanics, blacks, and even our white kids learn at a higher level than they currently are Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 751 Posted March 24, 2018 Now I guess we are headed to UW - LaCrosse as his team just won State in Future Problem Solvers International 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerryskids 5,198 Posted March 24, 2018 it's Regionals, state and then a national competition coming up in Houston. He did well enough for his school to send him to Regionals, placed in the top 10 at Regionals to qualify for state and then at state you have to be in the top 5 in your grade level as they add up three different categories to go to nationals. I think he was like 27th out of 58 in the overall score at state. What struck me through this process (maybe not surprising but apparent) was the percentage of Oriental kids placing, the handful of white kids who placed and how few other minorities were represented. Has the educational success of past generations of different races made it where some races are better prepared to succeed. What can we do to help Hispanics, blacks, and even our white kids learn at a higher level than they currently are Oriental? Also congrats on your kid. And the real dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fandandy 3,311 Posted March 25, 2018 When a terrorist dies, he gets 72 mathletes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriotsfatboy1 1,432 Posted March 25, 2018 Enjoy it now as he is probably headed for State Penitentiary. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drizzay 645 Posted March 25, 2018 Now I guess we are headed to UW - LaCrosse as his team just won State in Future Problem Solvers International No shortage of bars there for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joneo 529 Posted March 25, 2018 When a terrorist dies, he gets 72 mathletes. Nice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted March 25, 2018 Congrats man!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted March 25, 2018 it's Regionals, state and then a national competition coming up in Houston. He did well enough for his school to send him to Regionals, placed in the top 10 at Regionals to qualify for state and then at state you have to be in the top 5 in your grade level as they add up three different categories to go to nationals. I think he was like 27th out of 58 in the overall score at state. What struck me through this process (maybe not surprising but apparent) was the percentage of Oriental kids placing, the handful of white kids who placed and how few other minorities were represented. Has the educational success of past generations of different races made it where some races are better prepared to succeed. What can we do to help Hispanics, blacks, and even our white kids learn at a higher level than they currently are Have both parents that work and set a good example. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nzoner 936 Posted March 25, 2018 For some reason I thought you were in Kansas, that's why I said it... I MEANT to say Colorado or Missouri. He's what us real Missourians call a MOHAWKER,lives in MO and cheers for the fockin' Jayhawkers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmh6476 751 Posted March 25, 2018 He's what us real Missourians call a MOHAWKER,lives in MO and cheers for the fockin' JayhawkersI went to school there 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penultimatestraw 473 Posted March 25, 2018 Oriental? Also congrats on your kid. And the real dad. That term would get him lynched in some circles. And yes, cultural differences make some groups more likely to succeed. Jewish, Indian and East Asian parents instill a lot of the same values in the kids regarding education. African American and Hispanics, not so much. But just about any first generation immigrant seems to work harder than Whitey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites