This program is only for 4th and 5th graders. The testing sessions run November-March.
Students who participate will receive certificates at the end of the school year. Top scorers will also be recognized with trophies!
The following dates are when the monthly tests will occur for the 2018-2019 school year.
The week of.....
November 13th December 11th January 15th February 12th March 5th
What is the goal/purpose:
- To stimulate enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics
- To introduce important Mathematical concepts
- To teach major strategies for problem solving
- To develop Mathematical flexibility in solving problems
- To strengthen Mathematical intuition
- To foster Mathematical creativity and ingenuity
- To provide for the satisfaction, joy, and thrill of meeting challenges
Test format:
There will be one contest per month beginning in November and ending in March
Contests are taken during the regular school day at the participating school.
Each contest consists of five non-routine problems.
Every problem requires careful mathematical thinking and has a time limit.
Each student, working alone, scores 1 point for each correct answer. Thus, a student may score up to 25 points per year.
Calculators are not permitted
After each contest, results are submitted to matholympiad.org for score keeping. Our records will determine which awards are to be shipped after the last contest.
SAMPLE QUESTION:
A digital clock shows 2:35. This is the first time after midnight when all three digits are different prime numbers. What is the last time before noon when all three digits on the clock are different prime numbers?