Jackson Cota

What is one of Jackson Cota's passions?

• Soccer

• Baseball

• Basketball

• Tennis

How did Jackson Cota get into the Mensa program?

• By excelling in a baseball tournament

• By achieving a high score on a test

• By winning a math competition

• By being recommended by his teachers

At what age did Jackson Cota demonstrate his ability to read long numbers?

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

• 2 years

How did Jackson Cota's parents realize he was different?

• He could solve complex algebra problems at a young age

• He could read at an advanced level before starting school

• He could tie his shoes before learning to count

• He could recite long numbers without being taught

What is an example of how Jackson Cota uses mathematics in his daily life?

• Calculating baseball statistics

• Measuring the length of walls for construction

• Counting the number of items in a supermarket

• Solving algebraic equations

What is a skill that Jackson Cota had difficulties with?

• Reading

• Writing

• Tying shoes

• Playing baseball

What is a coping skill that Jackson Cota developed?

• Reading lips to understand what people are saying

• Using a calculator for complex math problems

• Memorizing multiplication tables

• Drawing diagrams to solve problems

Why doesn't Jackson Cota want to graduate from college at an early age?

• He wants to focus on playing baseball

• He wants to spend time with his friends

• He wants to have a normal childhood

• He wants to pursue a career in mathematics