Challenge 24 Tournament for Students in Grades 3-5
Math competitions have been held throughout Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS). Continue reading to learn more about the valuable experience and knowledge students have gained through active participation.
Game of 24
Students from 15 PWCS elementary schools participated in the division’s Math 24 tournament at Benton Middle School.
Throughout the year, third, fourth, and fifth-grade students engage in practice sessions before or after school. These sessions not only help students develop their mathematical skills but also foster a positive climate and culture by connecting students from different schools
Christian, a third-grade participant from Leesylvania Elementary School, shared, “I was happy to play the game, and it was fun playing against people I didn’t know.
“At the county tournament, it’s wonderful to see the camaraderie and sportsmanship happening among the students when they play. I noticed that students have made friends with players on the opposing team and were excited to see each other play again,” added Michelle Pivonka, co-club sponsor at Chris Yung Elementary School.
Congratulations to the following winners:
Grade 3 Division Winners:
- First Place: Julian Owusu (Mary Williams Elementary School)
- Second Place: Aarav Azeem (Gravely Elementary School)
- Third Place: Nathan Kebede (Minnieville Elementary School)
Grade 4 Division Winners:
- First Place: Jack Hooker Jr. (The Nokesville School)
- Second Place: Chase West (Piney Branch Elementary School)
- Third Place: Ahmed Abdelgani (Mary Williams Elementary School)
Grade 5 Division Winners:
- First Place: Jason Adjei (Mary Williams Elementary School)
- Second Place: Jared Owusu (Mary Williams Elementary School)
- Third Place: Jonathan Rutz (Chris Yung Elementary School)
April 13, 2024
Benton Middle School
Registration opens at 8 a.m.
Awards presented at 10:30 a.m.
The Prince William County Public Schools Mathematics office sponsors the 24 Challenge® tournament for all PWCS schools each year. The tournament provides students with opportunities to practice and to build a foundation of computational fluency in an engaging and fun way.
Tournament Resources
What is the Game of 24?
Mathematics is the science and language of patterns. Students will look for patterns to make 24 using all mathematical operations appropriate to each grade level. The program has evolved as an effective means of reaching a broad spectrum of students within a community with the message that "Math is Fun. I can learn math."
How do students learn about this game?
Students are introduced to the game in the beginning of the year, and then some cannot get enough of the game. Students in grades 3 through 9 not only practice basic mathematics facts in the areas of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, exponents, and algebra, they become adept at mental math, communicating mathematically, validating their thinking, and recognizing multiple ways to solve problems. The added benefit is that all this thinking and problem solving is disguised as a game, thereby helping to create a new generation of thinkers.
How to Play
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Sample card:
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Instructions: Create the number 24 from the four numbers on a game card. You can add, subtract, multiply and divide. Use all four numbers but use each number only once. |
Example solution: 2 x 4 = 8 |
Structure of the Rounds of Play
- Round One - Individual classroom 24 Game tournament
Grades 3 - 5 students practice throughout the year and class teams are selected.
- Round Two - Grade-level tournaments within a school
Two students are selected from each grade level.
- Round Three - Division-level tournament for each grade level
For more information about the 24 Game, visit the Math 24 website.
Updated: June 4, 2024