{"id":3201,"date":"2014-11-20T01:00:03","date_gmt":"2014-11-20T06:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.eimacs.com\/blog\/?p=3201"},"modified":"2015-02-09T14:08:52","modified_gmt":"2015-02-09T19:08:52","slug":"imacs-student-shiva-oswal-named-moems-regional-mathlete-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eimacs.com\/blog\/2014\/11\/imacs-student-shiva-oswal-named-moems-regional-mathlete-of-the-year\/","title":{"rendered":"IMACS Student Shiva Oswal Named MOEMS Regional Mathlete of the Year"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nIMACS student Shiva Oswal is ready for his soccer match.\n<\/div>\n

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This month’s IMACS Blog features Shiva Oswal, one of the top performers in our Elements of Mathematics: Foundations<\/i><\/a> (EMF<\/i>) self-paced, online program for talented secondary school students. Shiva has been enrolled in EMF<\/i> since the beginning when IMACS<\/a> introduced the first course of the series in late 2012. As his mom told us, “[O]ur son is an avid user of online educational resources. I recently asked him to pick his favorite online course. He answered, ‘most definitely EMF<\/i>, by a wide margin’.”<\/p>\n

Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and what you enjoy doing.<\/b><\/p>\n

I’ll be turning 11 soon, and I love the EMF<\/i> courses! As a history buff, I really enjoy reading about decisive battles in world history. I also like playing board games and computer games. Right now my favorite board game is Robo Rally, and my favorite computer game is Castle Empire. On the weekends, I participate in Live Action Role-Playing (LARP) events. Soccer is another activity I enjoy. My favorite position is goalie.<\/p>\n

You’ve done some amazing things already at a young age. Tell us about the accomplishments of which you are most proud.<\/b><\/p>\n

This year, I scored 24 out of 25 to earn a gold pin in the Mathematical Olympiads for Elementary and Middle Schools<\/a> (MOEMS), and was named MOEMS “Mathlete of the Year” for my geographic region. I also invented a new board game called “Minetrap”. I am currently working on publishing my game. If you would like updates, email me at shivarasul [at] gmail [dot] com. Finally, I completed the first seven EMF<\/i> courses and am almost finished with the eighth course. I am excited to start the ninth course, Number Theory<\/i> soon.<\/p>\n

How did you become interested in mathematics?<\/b><\/p>\n

When I was in preschool, I was doing multiplication. When math in regular school became too easy, I decided to homeschool<\/a> so I could work on challenging math problems and concepts.<\/p>\n

How did you become interested in taking EMF<\/i> courses?<\/b><\/p>\n

My mom encouraged me to try the EMF<\/i> courses, and I’ve been hooked ever since.<\/p>\n

What are the things you enjoy most about EMF<\/i>?<\/b><\/p>\n

I like the way concepts are explained. The format of EMF<\/i> courses, reading followed by exercises, helps check my understanding. The interactive tools such as The String Game<\/a> make learning math fun. Also the point system (i.e., ability to level up based on mastery of material) makes EMF<\/i> addictive.<\/p>\n

What are some ways in which your EMF<\/i> experience has had a positive effect on your academic and non-academic pursuits?<\/b><\/p>\n

When I did my first EMF<\/i> course, Operational Systems<\/i>, I was very new to the field. I learned a great deal about operational systems and modular arithmetic after I completed this course. I have grown by leaps and bounds as an analytical thinker as EMF<\/i> courses force me to think<\/a>. The program has also helped me improve my skills at strategy games like chess.<\/p>\n

What kinds of things do you see yourself doing in the future?<\/b><\/p>\n

First and foremost, I would like to complete all 15 EMF<\/i> courses<\/a>. I hope to get to Calculus before I’m 13 years old. I am also working on becoming a professional soccer player.<\/p>\n

Thank you, Shiva, for sharing your story and congratulations on your amazing accomplishments!<\/p>\n

Discover why the Elements of Mathematics: Foundations<\/a> program from IMACS<\/a> is an excellent option for your mathematically talented middle-school-aged child.<\/p>\n

Half Price Holiday Sale<\/a>: Try the first course, Operational Systems, at 50% off the regular price when you enroll on or before December 20, 2014.<\/p>\n

Bundled Savings<\/a>: Save 25% on EMF Course Pack 9, which includes the first nine courses, when you enroll on or before December 20, 2014.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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