Nine Kinkaid 5th graders earned medals after competing in a national Halloween mathematics challenge hosted by Mangahigh.com. Competing against 845 schools and 43,000 students throughout the United States and Canada, Kinkaid placed 8th overall after correctly answering over 1,500 math questions throughout an eight-day period. In addition to receiving medals, the class also earned a $250 Amazon gift card.
Mangahigh.com is one of the world’s first games-based-learning sites, where students learn Mathematics via purpose-built casual games that balance fun and learning. Founded by an experienced team of mathematicians and game specialists, the organization strives to balance game play and education.
Huge congratulations to these talented students!
Pictured: Onyi Ndee, Camille Pyne, Travis Ainsworth, Peyton Young, Eric Wang, Ethan Goldstein, Hayden Lewitton, Georgia Cooper, Siddharth Agarwala
