Brief Description of the Contests
Math Bowl: |
Each participant will be given a written test on his/her math skills.
The winner is the student with the highest score. Limit: 6 participants per school |
Mad Hatter 7: |
Questions will be projected. The amount of time spend on a question will be determine by
participants. Speed and accuracy are the basis of this test. This test is only for
seventh graders. Limit: 6 participants per school |
Mad Hatter 8: |
This contest is the same as Mad Hatter 7 except that this test is only for eighth
graders. Limit: 6 participants per school |
Chalk Talk: |
Each participants is to give a speech to a panel of judges on a given topics pertaining
to math. Hands on materials are allowed. There will be a projector available so
participant can bring a PC laptop for PowerPoint presentations. The topic this year
is Probability. Limit: 3 per school. Time Limit: 3 to 3.5 minutes. |
Terminology: |
This contest evaluates the participant’s knowledge of mathematical words and
terms. Limit: 6 participants per school |
Roadrunner: |
This contest tests the speed of the participant in the use of calculator. Students must
supply their own calculators. Only basic function calculators are allowed. (No
scientific functions are allowed; however, it is to your advantage to have a calculator
with the square root and memory functions.) Limit: 6 participants per school |
Sudoku Quest: |
Sudoku is a game where there are nine 3 x 3 boxes, arranged into one giant square. In each
row, column, and 3 x 3 grid, it has to be filled out so that the numbers from 1-9 all
have to be in there, but never repeated. Some numbers are given out, but very few.
This contest tests speed and logical thinking of the participant. Limit: 4 participants per school |
Math Relay: |
Math relay has a new set of rules this year. Teams of four will be required to answer a
set of questions individually. There will be a set-up of four stations at different
locations where students will have to run to. It will be a test of physical as well
as mental ability. Limit: 4 teams of 4 participants per school |
Final Round: |
The Top three from Math Bowl and Mad Hatter 8 will be competing in the Final Round before
the award ceremony. |