The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

Scot Scoop News
The student news site of Carlmont High School in Belmont, California.

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Brian Qian

Brian Qian, Staff Writer

Brian Qian (class of 2027) is a sophomore at Carlmont High School. He is covering news on campus and hopes to improve his writing. When he’s not writing articles, you can find him hanging out with friends, playing games, or at several different clubs.

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Freshman Dennis Yang explains a practice problem while another student listens at the library. "Having multiple people work on the same problem allows for deeper insight," Yang said. "It helps me understand how there might be more efficient ways to solve a problem."

Students prepare for the American Mathematics Competitions

Brian Qian, Staff Writer • November 5, 2024

Around 300 Carlmont students are preparing to take the American Mathematics Competitions (AMC), a renowned math competition for young mathematicians. The AMC occurs once a year with different levels...

Dan Nguyen helps a student with their assignment. "I’ve loved interacting with the students," Nguyen said. "I love being able to build relationships between students and other students, students and myself, and seeing how those relationships can affect learning."

Staff Profile: Dan Nguyen helps students derive success

Brian Qian, Staff Writer • October 15, 2024

While some teachers focus on curriculum without emphasizing soft skill development, Carlmont math teacher Dan Nguyen takes a different approach. Nguyen, who has taught Algebra II/Trigonometry and Precalculus...

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