Homeschool Brainiac Scores a Perfect
Schuyler Smith, a 13-year-old scored a perfect in the American Mathematics Competition’s AMC-8 test. He also scored perfectly in the math portion of the SAT in 7th grade.
Schuyler also was a member of the winning home-school team that swept the 2006 Mathcounts regional competition, and he placed sixth of nearly 1,200 competitors in the state.
Homeschoolers usually dominate these sorts of competitions, especially spelling bees. Many people are introduced to the concept of home education by watching TV specials about homeschoolers. Homeschooling is conducive for a study of mathematics that allows the student to go beyond what the rest of the class is capable of.
Read more at the Times Union.
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This story is a testament to what great things homeschooling kids can accomplish. It proves that a safe, nurturing, and unhindered learning environment is the greatest place for young minds to grow. Homeschooling ensures that a student can cultivate their interest in whatever academic areas they choose, instead of being stifled by rigid curriculum and inflexible standards that are found in most schools. Homeschoolers are given the option to learn what they love, therefore they love to learn which is why they are so successful. Congratulations to Schuyler and his family for his amazing accomplishments.
Comment by Lauren — February 1, 2007 @ 3:24 pm