The results are in, and of the 132 public and private middle schools competing in the 8th-grade level of the 2010-11 New England Math Contest, run by The Mathematics League, Oak Hill’s 8th-grade team came in #2! Bella E and Daniel S were among the ten students tied for top-ranked 8th grader in New England. Ian P and Andrew S were among the 16 students in the next rank, tied for #11, just one point short of #1. Siva E and Kevin W were in the next rank, just one point back. Newton’s Solomon Schechter 8th-grade team ranked 10th, and its 7th-grade team tied for 16th among 136 schools in the contest across New England. Congratulations to all!
Monthly Archives: April 2011
Congratulations to NNHS/NSHS Science Teams!
Another successful year for Newton’s High School Science Teams!
Out of 41 high-school teams in the 2011 Massachusetts State Science Olympiad, Newton North finished 2nd and Newton South 3rd (separated by just 2 points). Of the 23 events in which they competed, Newton North placed 1st in 6 events and 2nd in 3 events, and Newton South placed 1st in 2 events and 2nd in 6 events. The Science Olympiad events emphasize scientific inquiry and process, require hands-on group collaboration, and test knowledge in fields such as genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, astronomy, mechanical engineering, and technology. Continue reading Congratulations to NNHS/NSHS Science Teams!
Bringing STEM Professionals into the Classroom
Sarah Nitsche and Norma Sullivan are NPS middle-school math/science teachers involved in LIFT2 (Leadership Initiatives for Teaching and Technology), a professional learning program that brings teachers into STEM organizations for summer internships and provides additional training during the year. (Sarah wrote about last summer’s internship here.)
Inspired by LIFT2, both Norma (who has completed the program) and Sarah (currently enrolled) have been bringing STEM professionals into their classrooms to raise awareness and pique interest around STEM-related fields. Here’s what they have to say: Continue reading Bringing STEM Professionals into the Classroom