EASTON, PA—As of October 12, 2010, students and Team Leaders in the First In Math® Online Program solved more than 300 MILLION math problems on the FIM site. "That’s one-third of a BILLION math problems solved in just 10 weeks," according to FIM Implementation Specialist Monica Patel.
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EASTON, PA—The First In Math staff is excited to announce that Suntex International and Novus STS, a company that enhances global education through technology, have entered into an agreement to introduce the First In Math® Online Program to schools in India. Our partners at Novus are energetically meeting with school officials in Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and many other cities throughout the country.
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First In Math® 2010 National All Star Awards were presented to Julia R. Masterman School 6th-grader Valentino Papa (#2 nationally), and A. L. Fitzpatrick School 8th-grader Alice Hu (#9 nationally), who competed against more than 700,000 other active players in grades K through 8. This marks the second year both students have ranked among the Top Ten Players in the nation.
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TOBYHANNA, PA—Some students can be less than enthusiastic about the first day of school, but fifth-grader Martyna Bielawska had something to smile about as she entered Pocono Mountain School District’s Clear Run Elementary Center this fall. Guidance counselor Kevin Scanlon planned a small surprise ceremony to present Bielawska with her 2009/2010 First In Math® Online Program National Top Ten All Star award!
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OREFIELD, PA—After an exciting competition involving more than 4,500 schools, St. Joseph the Worker School can finally declare that they are ‘FIRST’ In Math. During the 2009/2010 school year, St. Joseph’s six teams maintained an average of more than 131,000 stickers each, earning their school the title of #1 First In Math® School in the Nation, All Grades.
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EASTON, PA—Already giddy with the anticipation of summer vacation, third graders from Team “Heat64PA” at Shawnee Elementary School found out they were in for a special visit—from none other than First In Math® Online Program creator Robert Sun. On June 10, excited students greeted Sun with posters welcoming him to their school, and performed a song they composed about First In Math.
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BELTSVILLE, MD—With less than two months to go in the First In Math® Online Program competition, Math Resource Teacher Gale Waibel was looking for a unique way to motivate her Calverton Elementary students to work harder in the First In Math® Online Program. The Title 1 school was ranked 17th nationally, but Waibel knew they could do better. “Motivating some groups of students to complete assignments can at times be a challenge, but as soon as they heard about the First In Math rap project our students were excited.”
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UPPER DARBY, PA–Eighth-grader James O'Shea showed incredible dedication, outperforming his peers across the nation to claim the title of #1 Player in the First In Math® Online Program for the 2009-2010 school year! O'Shea was runner-up last year, and this is his third appearance in the National Top Ten.
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SAN DIEGO, CA—Representatives from Suntex International, makers of the 24® Game and the First In Math® Online Program, traveled to sunny San Diego for the 2010 NCTM (National Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Annual Meeting on April 21. The exposition featured vendors, presentations, workshops, and mini-courses covering all grade levels. This year's theme was “Connections: Linking Concepts and Content.”
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BELOIT, WI—“Our academic scores have soared since we began the First In Math® Online Program,” says Steve McNeal, Director of Curriculum for the Beloit School District. All twelve of the district’s elementary schools are participating in the program, and what started out as a program for gifted elementary students has turned into a district-wide program for all students. “We couldn't be happier,” says McNeal.
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EASTON, PA—It’s official! Participants in the First In Math® Online Program have cumulatively solved more than 1 BILLION math problems on the FIM site since August 1, 2009! First In Math players include students in kindergarten through eighth grade, teachers and Family Link™ members from 44 states and three other countries.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA—Across the School District of Philadelphia, and indeed across the nation, many schools who participate in the First In Math® Online Program are cheering on fellow teachers and students. On January 22, Morris E. Leeds Middle School held a small award ceremony to celebrate its success in the program.
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