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WBA Math Students Attend LCCTM Math Contest at Wilkes University

Student in LCCC Competition
Wilkes-Barre Area High School Math students recently participated in the Wilkes-University LCCTM (Luzerne County Council of Teachers of Mathematics) Math Contest held annually on the campus of Wilkes University. This is a day of both individual and team math competition. Students from all across Luzerne County attend each year. Wilkes-Barre Area School District is proud to share that Onyx (MIchael) Vidzicki placed 1st overall, and was awarded a full scholarship to Wilkes University, covering all 4 years. In addition, our school also placed first in the junior team division by having the highest total score from the top four students from each school. Wilkes-Barre Area is proud of our Math students and their progress and look forward to next year’s competition. 

Shown in the photo from left to right are:  Alivia Mazurek, Hanna Mcafee, Benjamin Cielski, Tyler Morton, Onyx (Michael) Vidzicki, Robert Ashford, and Sagar Thomas.

Math Contests Grades 6 - 12

Trig Star Contest
Penn State, Lehman
March 24, 2023 

Details: 
The Trig-Star contest is an annual high school mathematics competition sponsored by the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). The contest, which is based on the practical application of Trigonometry, recognizes the most proficient students from high schools throughout the nation, as well as their teachers.

Focus Group: Grade 9 -12 
This contest has a strong emphasis on Trigonometry and its applications.

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WBA Math Department Summer Learning with Exact Path

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This summer, WBA Math Department will continue to offer the use of the online learning program Exact Path.

Students have used this tool all year in grades k - 8. It provides personalized learning across K–8 in reading, language arts, and math.

Information is attached explaining the program and best practices for its use this summer.

Keep your students engaged, continuing to build their math skills so that they return next year empowered and ready to tackle a new school year. 

Please read for more information: Exact Path Summer Learning Parent Letter - Wilkes Barre (1).pdf