Sizemore Sweeps the Top 3: Congrats to Our 99Math Champ!
7th Grader Akasha Takes the Multiplication Crown
The results are in, and the Barbara A. Sizemore Academy has claimed victory in the 99Math Multiplication Competition finals! A thunderous round of applause goes to Akasha (7th grade) for securing 1st place and walking away with the $100 grand prize!
Joining her on the podium are Sizemore’s own Nakia (2nd place) and Javon (3rd place)—proving that Sizemore came ready to dominate. Special recognition goes to Principal Mama Nakia and teacher Mama Jessica, whose hard work inspired this top-three sweep.
Though Sizemore shined brightest, we’re proud of our Betty Shabazz Academy finalists, who rounded out the 4th-6th places with outstanding performances.
Students, start practicing now—our spring competition is just around the corner, and it’s anyone’s game to win! Rewatch the excitement below.
Congratulations to all participants—you are the math geniuses that make our network proud! Let’s gear up for another round of math greatness! 🚀
Mama Assata
The Champ!
Akasha, seated center, took home the crown. Will she be defeated in the spring or remain the network champ?
5th Graders Dominated Multiplication at the Shabazz Campus!
Our Campus Winners Are:
Multiplication Masters Square Off: Betty Shabazz Network Announces Top 99Math Competitors!
By Mama Assata, Math Department Director
Chicago, IL – November 13, 2024
The Betty Shabazz International Charter School Network is buzzing with excitement as students from both the Barbara A. Sizemore Academy and Betty Shabazz Academy prepare for the final round of the annual 99Math Multiplication Competition! After a week of fierce classroom-level battles that began on November 6, each campus has crowned its top math whizzes to advance to the finals. These exceptional students will go head-to-head on November 20 to prove which campus really knows how to multiply!
Representing Betty Shabazz Academy, we have:
- Akira (5th Grade)
- Jehmir (8th Grade)
- Caylee (5th Grade)
Flying the flag for Barbara A. Sizemore Academy, the finalists are:
- Akasha (7th Grade)
- Nakia (8th Grade)
- Javon (7th Grade)
In an early prediction, Mama Christa, one of Shabazz’s celebrated teachers, was overheard declaring, “Shabazz already won! Mama Nakia (Sizemore Principal) is going to lose her bet to Baba Sundiata (Shabazz Principal)!” With such competitive energy between the campuses, it’s clear that each school’s pride is on the line.
This year's winners will walk away with big rewards: $100 for first place, $75 for second, and $50 for third, with all runners-up guaranteed a prize of $20. And here’s a special shoutout to our 5th-grade finalists, Akira and Caylee, for breaking into the top three – their skills promise an exciting challenge for their older competitors!
Parents, school leaders, and community members are encouraged to cheer on these math champions in the finals on November 20. We need your energy to inspire our students to reach their peak performance!
This year’s competition has been made possible through the dedication of our outstanding teachers and principals across the network. A heartfelt thank you goes to each of you for your support and commitment to student success.
And don’t worry if you missed out this time – we’re thrilled to announce a spring competition, where we hope to see our budding mathematicians from grades K-2 join the ranks!
Let’s celebrate our students’ hard work and commitment to excellence as they prepare for the final showdown! May the best campus win!
The Finals Will Broadcast Live!
The finals will broadcast live via Zoom and YouTube. More information to follow.