Surpassing many outstanding contestants from secondary schools across Hanoi, Minh Chau—a student from Class 8Oslo at The Dewey Schools Cau Giay—has excellently won Third Prize at the 2026 City-Level Handheld Calculator Math Competition. This highly competitive academic arena demands a solid mathematical foundation, sharp logical thinking, and the ability to process complex calculations with absolute precision under tight time constraints. Minh Chau’s achievement continues to extend the remarkable streak of Dewey students in prestigious intellectual arenas.
Behind this award lies a journey of dedicated learning and an impressive capacity for self-study. In just one week of intensive preparation, Minh Chau proactively consolidated her knowledge, researched advanced problem types, and derived her own solving methods from past exam papers. Facing short-answer questions that required near-perfect accuracy, Chau demonstrated sharp cognitive skills and a flexible application of knowledge under high pressure. “Since this was my first time participating in the competition, I chose to maintain a relaxed mindset to perform to the best of my abilities,” Minh Chau shared.
Supporting this milestone was the enduring companionship of her math team teachers. The Wednesday afternoon sessions with Ms. Chi, along with the patient efforts to untangle every challenging problem, helped Minh Chau build her knowledge while honing her confidence and composure in the exam room. For Chau, the competition was also an opportunity to connect with peers who share the same passion, allowing her to witness her own growth through every challenge.
Once again, congratulations to Minh Chau on this well-deserved achievement! The school believes that with a refined mettle and an endless desire for discovery, she will continue to achieve even greater success on her future academic journey.
