March Madness took on a new dimension this year as 16 middle schools engaged in their own version of the tournament: March MATHness, MCPS announced in its staff bulletin. The initiative, designed to leverage the IXL platform for interactive learning, saw students compete in a friendly contest aimed at enhancing their math skills.
All MCPS middle schools have access to the IXL platform, a resource that facilitates asynchronous learning and independent practice aligned with classroom teachings. This year, math teachers from 16 schools participated in the March MATHness event by harnessing the power of technology to foster math proficiency among students.
The top five winners were: Redland, John T. Baker, Kingsview, William H. Farquhar and A. Mario Loiederman middle schools. Other participants included: Argyle, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Gaithersburg, John Poole, Julius West, Lakelands Park, North Bethesda, Rocky Hill, Rosa Parks, Takoma Park and Tilden.