On Thursday 7th March, 2019, four students from each of the six public primary schools competed in the Primary Numeracy League (PNL) Championship. The championship consisted of three rounds. The first round focused on mental calculations where each student was asked to answer 10 computational questions. Khorey Barrett of Morris Vanterpool Primary School emerged as the Most Valuable Mathematician (MVM) after round one. The second round imitated the popular gameshow, Jeopardy, where students selected questions based on its category and corresponding value. The third and final round required students to think critically by solving math-related puzzles such as magic squares, Sudoku and decoding.
At the end of this fierce competition, Alwyn Allison Richardson Primary School placed third after an intense tie-breaker against Morris Vanterpool Primary School. Representing Alwyn Allison Richardson Primary School were Aleuris Fleming, Nikaima Medina, Samantha McCormick and Nomar Rodriguez. Valley Primary School placed second and was represented by Rohan Richardson, Ksani Browne, Zariah Roach and Kaven Liang. Adrian T. Hazell Primary School emerged as the winner, represented by Jayda Romney, Warren Buddle, Kyshaun Connor and Timothy Monsanto. These three schools were awarded oversized gifts baskets comprising of an array of math-related school supplies. All participants received math medals, packets of individual math supplies and certificates of participation.
Between rounds, the audience was given the chance to showcase their mathematical genius in the Audience Rounds. Mrs. Khon Hazell-Fleming, Mr. Shakaro Richardson and Mr. Neil Gumbs were successful in securing vouchers worth XCD $100 credit at Anglec during the Audience Rounds.
The Department of Education extends sincere thanks to the following individuals and organizations that made this event a success: students and staff of the six participating primary schools who worked tirelessly to prepare for the competition; Mrs. Shana Delaney – Curriculum Officer, Mathematics who spearheaded the competition; Mr. Colin Johnson who so skillfully moderated the PNL championship; sixth formers who assisted on the evening of the competition; Ms. Rebecca Haskins, the on-site technician; and teachers of the Mathematics , Department of ALHCS who willingly and ably recorded scores. Thanks also to the proprietors of Uneek Supplies Ltd, Exotic Group of Companies, and Anglec for their contributions towards this year’s successful competition. We look forward to your support in the future as we collaborate to promote numeracy in the Anguillian community in a positive light. The purpose of this event is an effort to help our students gain more positive experiences with mathematics, as well as to get our community and parents involved in the promotion of numeracy.
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