April 17 PSSA Math Boot Camp

Our April 17, 2009 PSSA math challenge problem involved probability without replacement. Answer is D.

• The problem.
• The problem and solution.

--Mr. Bujak

February 11 PSSA Math Boot Camp Winner

Our February 11, 2009 PSSA math challenge problem winner is Dominique Williams. This probability problem involved counting and independent events. Answer is D.

• The problem.
• The problem and solution.
• Dominique Williams' solution.
• Dominique Williams won a free dress-down day.

--Mr. Bujak

January 16 PSSA Math Boot Camp Winner

Our January 16, 2009 PSSA math challenge problem winner is Jolesha Cruickshank. This probability problem involved random selection of 2 cards from a sample set. Words such as "and" and "or" are often used in probability.

• The problem.
• The problem and solution.
• Jolesha Cruickshank's solution.
• Jolesha won a free lunch.

--Mr. Bujak