Math Pentathlon 

About Math Pentathlon

The Mathematics Pentathlon problem solving games provide a highly motivational format for developing and practicing important mathematics concepts and skills. While playing those games in cooperative groups, students in grades K-8 strengthen their strategic thinking and critical reasoning abilities.

You can visit their website at http://www.mathpentath.org

 

Training for parents

The MP Institute provides several training sessions during the year. The MPOS training is offered in October. Attend one evening session and quickly learn all the games for your division. The cost to attend is $12 if registered in advance.

MPOS (learn the games) Training ? The sessions run from around 6:30 p.m.-9: 00 p.m.

Thursday, October 17
Maple Elementary (NOT West Maple)
7389 West Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI

Monday, October 21
Eagle Elementary
29410 W. 14 Mile Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI

Tuesday, October 22
Ealy Elementary
5475 W. Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI

VOS (volunteer game supervisor) Training-The sessions run from around 7-8:30 p.m.

The volunteer official session (VOS) training is in March. This evening session is mandatory for parents who will be volunteer supervisors at the tournament. It covers tournament procedures, but not game rules. There is no cost for the VOS training, but you need to preregister.

Thursday, March 6
Maple Elementary (NOT West Maple)
7389 West Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI

Monday, March 10
Ealy Elementary
5475 W. Maple Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI

 Tournaments

Division II tournament (grades 2 & 3)

Saturday, April 12, 2003
Abbot Middle School
3380 Orchard Lake Road
West Bloomfield, MI

Division III & IV tournament (grades 4&5 and 6&7)

Saturday, May 3, 2003
Walled Lake Middle School (40 minutes from BCS)
46720 West Pontiac Trail
Walled Lake, MI

Parents can register for MPOS and VOS training at http://www.mathpentath.org or by calling the Math Pentathlon offices at (317) 356-6284.

 Math Pentathlon at BCS

Math Pentathlon is a full year choice hour class.

Parents that teach each grade are listed below:

3rd grade:

Wendy Bice and Stephany Freemen

4/5 grade

Division 3: Michelle Lakocy

6/7 grade

Division 4: Mary Dietrich

Please contact Linda Stone with any questions about this choice hour

 

*If you would like to buy materials for math pentathlon please see the website or call them at (317) 356-6284

-Webpage by Jake K.

 

 

Birmingham Covington School
A 3-8 Grade School of Choice
Birmingham Michigan
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1525 Covington Rd.,Bloomfield Hills,  MI  48301
248-203-4444

 
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