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Date and Place (Updated March 16, 2008)

Saturday, April 12, 2008 - Elon University, Elon, North Carolina
(Registration deadline March 14, 2008 - Pi Day!)Extended to April 4, 2008

Schedule of Events

Agenda

9:30 a.m.Registration (LaRose Digital Theater
(KBC)
)
10:00 a.m.Opening Assembly
10:30 a.m.Test Administration (KBC)
 Sponsor reception/program
12:00 p.m.Lunch
1:00 p.m.Math Sprints Competition
1:50 p.m.Awards Assembly (LaRose Digital Theater (KBC))

Directions to Campus

We are very easy to get to. Take Exit 40 North on 40/85 and you are almost here!
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Guest Speaker

TBD

Purpose of Contest

  • To stimulate interest in mathematics.
  • To provide recognition of outstanding mathematics students and outstanding mathematics teachers.
  • To provide a congenial atmosphere in which to learn of other ideas and methods of teaching and learning mathematics.
  • To have a fun and rewarding experience.

Awards

  • Certificates will be presented to the top scorer on each team.
  • Certificates of special merit will be presented to all contestants qualifying for the NCCTM state contest (top 8% of all participants with a minimum of eight persons). This has changed since last year.
  • Plaques will be presented to the three (3) top scoring individuals.
  • Plaques and certificates will be presented to the three (3) top scoring teams. A team is defined as group of 4 or more students from the same accredited North Carolina school.

The highest qualifying individuals are eligible for an academic scholarship at Elon University. It is hoped that the certificates of merit could be officially presented to each student on an awards day at his/her school.

The Test

The test will be a Comprehensive Test. It will cover high school mathematics topics, mathematical aptitude, and general reasoning skills. No question that can be solved only by calculus will be included in the test. It will be a multiple-choice test of 35 questions with a time limit of 70 minutes. Grading is computed by 4 points for a correct answer and 1 point for no answer. A sequence of tie-breaker questions will be established to eliminate any ties that may occur.

Graphics Calculators

Contestants will be permitted to use any graphing calculator approved for use on the mathematics sections of the SAT. Students should bring their own calculator and it is recommended that each team bring at least one extra calculator in case of a malfunction during the contest.

Fees

A fee of $10.00 will be charged for each sponsor and each contestant attending the contest. The fee will cover the costs of the noon meal, printing expenses, and awards for the winners. It is recommended that contest supervisors seek payment of these fees from general school funds.

Please send Jim Beuerle an email at jbeuerle@elon.edu to be put on an email contact list.

Mathematics Contest Registration Form


Previous Contest Exams


Mathematics Coaches Institute
July 13-18, 2008
North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Funded by the Burroughs/Wellcome Fund
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