Each summer, we ask students at the beginning and end of BEAM 6 and BEAM 7, “What’s the longest you’ve worked on a math problem?” This year, the median answer for our BEAM 7 students went from one hour to three hours and, as you’ll see, many students answered in days. The longest answer this year was “>30 days”! Students were then asked what it was like to work on a problem for that long, and you’ll see them grappling with the frustration and exhilaration that come with working hard on truly challenging problems. BEAM’s summer programs are designed to build both resilience and joy in mathematics, building a foundation that will carry students far. We’re so proud to see our middle school students become mathematicians before our very eyes each summer.
Angel is an 8th grader at MS 343, the Academy of Applied Mathematics and Technology.
Yeramis is an 8th grader at Girls Prep Lower East Side Middle School. She also attended BEAM 6 last summer.
Anthony is an 8th grader at MS 223, The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology. He also attended BEAM 6 last summer.
Camila is an 8th grader at MS 223, The Laboratory School of Finance and Technology. She also attended BEAM 6 last summer.
Maryam is an 8th grader at MS 343, the Academy of Applied Mathematics and Technology. She also attended BEAM 6 last summer.
Storm is an 8th grader at the South Bronx Early College Academy. He also attended BEAM 6 last summer.
Thays is an 8th grader at Ichan Charter School 2. She also attended BEAM 6 last summer.
Lismary is an 8th grader at Columbia Secondary School. She also attended BEAM 6 last summer.