Noetic Learning math contest

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Noetic Learning Math Contest
Company typeEducational opportunities
Founded2007
FounderLi Kelty
Headquarters
Area served
United States and Canada
Websitenoetic-learning.com

The Noetic Learning math contest is a national biannual problem-solving competition for elementary and middle school students.[1][2][3][4] The contest aims to encourage students' interest in mathematics and develop problem-solving skills.[5][6][7][8] It is open to students in grades 2 through 8.[9][10] It is held twice a year,[11][12] in the fall and spring.[13] The competition consists of a 45-minute timed test, comprising 20 math problems.[14][15][16][17]

History[edit]

The Noetic Learning math contest was founded in 2007 by Li Kelty. The company is based in Overland Park, Kansas.[6] The contest has grown over the years, with participants from various schools across the United States.[18]

In Spring 2023, more than 35,000 students nationwide participated in the Noetic Learning Math Contest.[19]

Awards and recognition[edit]

Students who participate in the Noetic Learning Math Contest can earn the following awards and recognition, based on their performance:

  • Team Winner: The top scorer on the team.        
  • National Honor Roll: Awarded to the top 10% of participants in each grade category.        
  • Honorable Mention: Awarded to students who score in the top 50% of participants in their grade category.[20][18]

School teams can earn the following award:

  • Team Achievement: The top 10% of teams in each grade.[6][21]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Noetic Learning Math Contest – Institute of Competition Sciences". competitionsciences.org. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  2. ^ "TAG students soar in national math competition". nj.com. 2017-01-19. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  3. ^ Johnson, Alec. "Riverside Elementary students place on honor roll in nationwide math contest". Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  4. ^ Jenkins, Joe (2016-01-08). "Bergenfield Third Grader Achieves National Honor Roll In Math Contest". Bergenfield Daily Voice. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  5. ^ "KES Student Compete and Excel in the Noetic Learning Math Contest". kirtlandschools.org. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  6. ^ a b c Parker, Gregg (2021-06-13). "Mill Creek fifth-graders awarded in Noetic Learning Math Contest". The Madison Record. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  7. ^ "Gilford Butler students perform well in math competition". Courier-Gazette. 2018-06-10. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  8. ^ McKillen, Thomas J. (2018-05-11). "Three Riverside students named to nationwide math contest honor roll | Express News, Your Local News". discoverhometown.com. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  9. ^ "Art of Problem Solving". artofproblemsolving.com. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  10. ^ "Math Competitions". mathcompetitions.info. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  11. ^ "Learning Bridge middle school students receive national recognition for math contest". The Ely Times. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  12. ^ "Zwink Elementary math team finishes 5th in the nation". Houston Chronicle. 2015-02-03. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  13. ^ "Noetic Learning Math Contest". AdmissionSight. 2023-03-22. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  14. ^ "January 2022: 8th Grader Makes National Honor Roll After Top 10 Finish in Noetic Learning Math Contest". Nysmith School. 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  15. ^ "NOETIC MATH NATIONAL COMPETITION – Perkins Elementary School". perkins.dmschools.org. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  16. ^ Omoniyi, Shanxi (2020-10-12). "Noetic Math Contest: Homeschoolers Welcome!". Midwest Parent Educators (MPE). Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  17. ^ "BPY Students Score High and Receive Honors in Noetic Math Contest". The Jewish Link. 2018-05-31. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  18. ^ a b Bittar, Bill (2011-05-12). "Monroe Math Students Rank High in National Contest, with One Perfect Score". Monroe, CT Patch. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  19. ^ Crisley, Kerry (2023-06-09). "Winchester students earn top placement in national math competition". Winchester, MA Patch. Retrieved 2024-03-08.
  20. ^ "Noetic Learning Math Contest". Pierrepont School. 2022-12-12. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  21. ^ "CFFA – Noetic Learning Math Contest". cffaonline.org. Retrieved 2024-03-07.