OBHS Students Tackle Real-World Math in M3 Challenge Competition
On Friday, Feb. 27th, two teams from OBHS participated in the M3 Challenge, a 14-hour mathematical modeling competition in which students applied advanced mathematical knowledge and data analysis skills to address a real-world problem centered on gambling behavior and its financial impact.
The competition required students to develop two interconnected mathematical models: a disposable income model to determine a person's available annual income based on salary and personal circumstances, and a gambling loss model to estimate financial losses based on income, salary, and demographic factors. Students then synthesized these models to create evidence-based recommendations about gambling risks and associated financial costs.
Both teams successfully completed the challenge within the allotted timeframe and submitted comprehensive solution papers, which now qualifies them for potential special recognition in the form of tuition scholarships for college.
The participating seniors were Riley Baehr, Mosie Bradley, Andrew Jennette, Julia Milos, and Leah McConville, while the junior participants included AnaLuz Ferrer, Elise Kim, Kaela Miley, Sophia Pavlovic, and Isabella Rizzuto.
Congratulations to both teams for their outstanding effort, mathematical rigor, and collaborative problem-solving throughout the competition.
