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2018 OC Math Circle Thanksgiving Math Tournament

On Sunday, November 4, 2018, Orange County Math Circle (OCMC) held its Thanksgiving Math tournament from 12:30-4:30PM at Sage Hill School. An annual event, the Thanksgiving Tournament invites students in grades 3-6 to participate in a three-round math tournament. Modelled after the popular MATHCOUNTS tournament, the Thanksgiving Tournament includes similar individual and team trounds, with awards for the top six individuals and the top two teams in each grade. Yet, what makes the Thanksgiving Tournament special is its activity round -- a fun, math-based game round meant to further engage and entertain the younger audience. "The tournament stimulates kids' minds, it gives them a competitive spirit, and my kids love math, so it is a fun time for them. I hope through this tournament my children will grow their continuous love for math and pursue the beautiful subject; if they win something, that's just icing on the cake," said Dr. Aakash Ahuja, whose children at