Posts tagged Problem Solving
A New Chapter for Batavia: Math Kangaroo Debuts at Vanguard

Vanguard Gifted Academy officially debuted as a host site for the international Math Kangaroo competition! Read about how we brought this Illinois-born legacy to Batavia and why we believe "messy" math problems are the key to building student confidence and perseverance.

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Beyond the Scoreboard: Why Our Students Embrace the "Season of Math"

At Vanguard Gifted Academy, we’re redefining "winning." As our students dive into a global "Season of Math," discover how we move beyond formulas to help gifted and 2e scholars build the resilience and creativity needed to tackle life's "messy" problems. Plus, get details on our upcoming Community Math Festival and 2026 enrollment!

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Problem Solving and Perseverance: Celebrating Our Fall 2025 Noetic Math Success

Celebrating excellence in problem-solving! Vanguard Gifted Academy students recently competed against over 33,000 peers in the Fall 2025 Noetic Learning Math Contest. From national honor roll achievements to a special international guest from Italy, our young mathematicians proved that math is a rewarding adventure. Read more about our team’s success and find out how your child can join our competitive teams for the Spring 2026 contest.

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