Lynbrook Knowledge Masters Strike Again

For the, three teams of students in the Lynbrook School District’s Voyager Program for gifted and talented students have swept first, second and third place among New York teams in the Spring Knowledge Master Open competition.

In addition, the three teams from , and Schools placed third, fifth and fifteenth, respectively, in the national rankings. Competing against 210 groups of fifth and sixth graders from nearly every state, these students used computers to answer 100 challenging questions from all curricular areas, including literature, mathematics, science, history, geography, health, music and art. Points were awarded for speed and accuracy of answers.

“All three teams worked very well together and capitalized on each other’s strengths,” said Voyager teacher Doreen Papa. “They have really mastered the skill of collaborating to ensure the success of the team.”

The Knowledge Master Open was designed to stimulate enthusiasm for learning and recognition for academic accomplishment. The contest runs on classroom computers to allow all students the opportunity to compete in a large academic event without the expense of traveling to a central site. Results of the contest are tabulated by Academic Hallmarks, the Colorado publishing firm that hosts the event.