Seniors shine at CalcuSolve math competition
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Two Upper St. Clair High School seniors earned top honors at the annual CalcuSolve competition on Dec. 13, 2024.
Yuhong Shi secured first place, while Eitan Schwartz claimed third among nearly 200 participants.
CalcuSolve is a math contest where students compete individually and as part of four-member teams. Participants tackle nine math problems—seven individual and two team challenges—earning points for correct answers within a set time limit.
The Upper St. Clair students were coached by Casey Teagarden, a gifted education teacher.
“This type of competition tests not just math knowledge but also problem-solving skills and logical reasoning,” Teagarden said. “The questions are advanced, and students must complete them in five minutes or less.”
Eight students from Upper St. Clair High School participated in the event, which was sponsored by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit and held virtually.
- USCHS