February 27 PSSA Math Boot Camp Winner

Our February 27, 2009 PSSA math challenge problem winner is Ernest McCollum. This geometry problem asked for the area of the circle given the circumference of the circle. Answer is B.

• The problem.
• The problem and solution.
• Ernest McCollum's solution.
• Ernest McCollum won 10 points on his math test of choice.

--Mr. Bujak

February 20 PSSA Math Boot Camp Winner

Our February 20, 2009 PSSA math challenge problem winner is Nadine Redic. This algebra/geometry problem involved knowing and applying the equation of a circle. Answer is A. See also: conic sections.

• The problem.
• The problem and solution.
• Nadine Redic's solution.
• Nadine Redic won a free snack.

--Mr. Bujak