This past weekend Sergey Sarkisov, several parents, and I traveled with the Alabama ARML teams (plural because once again Alabama has two full teams) to the Georgia site to compete in the American Regions Mathematics League. A great time was had by all not only during the competition itself, but in numerous card games and ultimate frisbee contests (I came back a little sore).
I am very happy to report that the Alabama team’s score rose more than that of any other team in the nation. Last year Alabama surely had the youngest team with 6 middle schoolers and only 9 high school students including just 2 seniors. That team outscored 40% of the 120 other competing teams at the 2010 ARML contest. This year the team was a bit older and more experienced, though still perhaps the youngest competing top team with 4 middle school students and only 3 seniors. Alabama scored 77 points more than last year and outscored 65% of the 132 other competing teams. An excellent showing for a still very young team.
The good: The team improved a great deal during the Power Round. While scores on this round were higher nation-wide, perhaps no other team improved by 19 points in this 50 point round. The relay scores were also good with Alabama finishing 10th in the nation — the highest finish during any round. Also, the Alabama B team scored 21/50 during the Power Round which is great for a team of mostly middle school students. Senior Owen Scott and junior Jerry Hsu found themselves in the Tie Breaker after scoring 8/10 during the Individual Round. From what I gather this is the equivalent of scoring in the 95th to 99th percentile overall among individuals — very impressive considering the level of competition.
The bad: The team solved 5/10 during the Team Round for a total of 25/50 points. This team was certainly capable of a better performance during the Team Round, so there is substantial room for improvement.
The fortunate: Organizing and grading the Power Round was much easier this year due to the nature of the problem. Instead of feeling exhausted after the process I was able to enjoy watching the end of the competition — particularly the Super Relay where Alabama nearly pulled off first prize (had the answer, not simplified *sigh*) and won second prize (a large pile of candy that got passed around the bus).
Only 3 of the 30 Alabama students were seniors and it is likely that we’ll have several more of the state’s math superstars compete with us who couldn’t make it this year.
Thanks to Sergey Sarkisov and the several parents who volunteered their time to help with the team and support Alabama ARML.
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