Hope - Episode 14

Annual Mathematics Quiz

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Finally, the day has come for the mathematics competition in Nightingale Academy. Of all the 6 participating students, only Ayomide was visibly nervous. She had no idea why. Maybe, it’s because this was her first time participating in a mathematics only competition or not believing in herself.
Ayo was with her classmates when the quiz master called her name. She became more nervous . She started to fidget. She seemed scared.
“You can do this, Ayo”, one of Ayo’s friend encouraged.
“Don’t be scared”, another said.
“Ayo, don’t put us to shame. Go there and make us proud”, Bukky added.
“I believe in you, Ayomide Cole”, it was Bayo’s voice. Just as if Ayo was waiting for Bayo to speak, she dashed out and took her seat on the podium set for the contestants. All participating students are seated according to their contestant number. The quiz master recalled the name just to ensure they are seated according to their contestant number.
“Contestant one”, he called. “Funmilayo Ogunbiyi, JS 1A”
“Two, Ayomide Cole, JS 1B”
“Three, Bidemi Gbadamosi, JS 2A”
“Four, Daniel Chisom, JS 2B”
“Five, Emmanuel George, JS 3A and finally contestant six, Aduragbemi Sodipe, JS 3B”.
“Last year’s winner, Emmanuel George and runner up Bidemi Gbadamosi are also here on stage. Will the youngsters in JS 1 be given a chance this year? Let’s see if Emmanuel will win the title of 'Outstanding mathematics student of the year' for third time”, the quiz master announced

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. “Before I forget, we also have Aduragbemi Sodipe, the second runner up from last year. She was also the runner-up during her first year as a JS 1 student. Let’s see if she can beat Bidemi to it this year”.
The principal gave the opening speech. In his speech he stated the purpose of the competition which is to encourage the students and give them insight of what to expect in the State Mathematics Olympiad.
“There are three stages in this competition”, the quiz master took the microphone once again. “In each stage, 10 questions are asked from each contestants and a point is awarded for each correct answer provided.

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. In the first stage, two contestants will be disqualified while in the second stage, one more would be disqualified. At the final stage, the remaining three contestants battles until a wrong answer is given by two of them. Then and there, the first, second and third position would be announced”, he explained.
“Are you all ready?” the quiz master asked and the contestants answered positively. “Okay, Contestant one, your question”.
… And so the quiz began.
“Mr. Dammy do you think she can progress past the first stage”, a female teacher seated beside Mr. Dammy on the high table asked.
“Who?” Mr. Dammy asked feigning ignorance.
“Ayo of course”, Mrs. Folarin replied.
“I believe in her. Let’s leave who progress and who won’t to the judges to decide”.
Mrs. Folarin did not believe for a second that Ayo would progress past the first stage but to talk if winning. She believed Emmanuel will win it for the third consecutive time just like majority of the teachers and students of the school.
After about an hour, the first stage came to an end.
“Here are the points after the first stage”, the quiz master announced.
“Funmilayo Ogunbiyi 7 points, Ayomide Cole 6 points, Bidemi Gbadamosi 9 points, Daniel Chisom 5 points, Emmanuel George 10 points, Aduragbemi Sodipe 6 points”
“Now we shall advance to the tie break round between Ayomide Cole and Aduragbemi Sodipe”, the quiz master announced after reading out the points.