NEW YORK – On March 8, 2023, 296,090 students from around the world participated in ‘World Mathematics Day’an annual online event that fosters a love of mathematics in students and increases their engagement with the subject.
Nationally, there is growing concern about student performance in mathematics. According to the latest report from the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), fourth and eighth grade students students’ math scores dropped in both grades in most states, marking the largest score decline since initial assessments in 1990. This can lead to anxiety around math and can even change students’ approaches to learning the subject. A study in the Journal of Experimental Psychology suggests that math-eager students choose less effective study methods. World Math Day provides fun opportunities and activities for students to engage with math and build their confidence.
“World Math Day brings out the best in students,” said Sheila Robitaille, Mathletics Professional Learning Specialist. “This year’s celebration of all things math was no different, and our entire team is in awe of the accomplishments of this year’s best individuals and schools and everyone else involved. Many congratulations to all!
The 48-hour event gives students the opportunity to test their math skills and compete against others in up to 20 live 60-second math challenges. Throughout this year’s event, students tested their math skills in a timed format live against others, earned points that were used toward their World Math Day scores, and competed as individuals and together as schools. Mathletics recognizes the best students globally, as well as the best students by country.
This year’s World Math Day winners in the United States by grade are:
- Austin H., Yi Hwang Academy of Language Excellence, Kindergarten
- Henry M., Notre Dame Elementary School, Grade 1
- William D., Dallas Episcopal School-Lower Campus, Grade 2
- Juliana J., St. Dunstan Catholic School, Grade 3
- Alex H., Heritage Elementary School, Grade 4
- Gian P., St. Philomena Elementary School, Grade 5
- Logan W., Linden Elementary School, Grade 6
- Tiger K., Saint Paul Catholic School, Grade 7
- Nolan P., Sierramont Middle School, Grade 8
- Verification process still in progress, International Studies Learning Center, Grade 9+
Created by math, the world’s leading online math program, World Math Day is free, all-inclusive, and open to K-12 students. World Mathematics Day, the world’s largest annual online math competition, celebrates the love of mathematics and connects students around the world.
The best student in each grade receives a personalized World Math Day engraved trophy.
For more information on World Mathematics Day, visit https://www.worldmathsday.com.
About Mathematics
Mathletics is the world’s leading online math program that provides engaging and interactive math education to students in grades K-12, building confidence through personalized learning, exciting games, and mastery challenges. The comprehensive, curriculum-aligned resource provides instant access to thousands of digital and physical activities for math practice, fluency, and critical thinking, all on one platform. Mathletics is made up of a global team of passionate education and technology gurus who have been improving learning outcomes and sparking a love of learning in more than 3 million students in more than 12,000 schools in 179 countries for nearly 20 years. years. For more information, visit https://www.mathletics.com.
