Math Contests

Marmion Junior High Math Contest November 18th, 2017 Marmion Academy 1000 Butterfield Road Aurora, IL 60502 9:00 - 12:00 Consists of one or two 5-person teams Any grade level (5-8) No more than three 8th graders on each team Individual written portion 20 questions 30 minutes Calculators allowed Each problem will be worth 1 point. The top 4 scores for each team will be counted towards the final team score. 5-person team portion 20 questions 30 minutes NO CALCULATORS Each problem will be worth 3 points. The 5-person team score will be combined with the individual scores to form the final team score. Participating schools are divided into two divisions based on school size. <250 7th and 8th graders enrolled, then those schools will be in Division 1 >250 7th and 8th graders enrolled, then those schools will be in Division 2. Awards First, second, and third place trophies will be awarded to the top three teams in each division. Medals will go to the top three 8th grade individual scores and the top two 7th grade individual scores in each division. Ribbons will be awarded to members of the 5-person teams with the top five scores in each division. There will be no ties; tie-breaker questions are included. Schedule 8:45 - 9:15 - Sign-in and welcoming in cafeteria 9:20 – 9:30 - Opening Ceremony - Lux Dining Hall 9:35 – 10:05 - Individual Written Contest - Yender Hall 10:20 – 10:50 - 5-Person Team Contest - Lux Dining Hall 11:00 – 11:45 - Refreshments - Lux Dining Hall 11:45 – 12:15 - Awards Ceremony - Alumni Gymnasium IMSA Junior High Math Contest Wednesday, March 14th, 2018 IL Math and Science Academy 1500 Sullivan Road Aurora, IL 60506 8:00 - 2:30 7th and 8th grade levels Compete separately 6th graders allowed to participate Smaller schools compete in Division A. Larger schools compete in Division AA. Students have the opportunity to participate in three events: Individual Team Critical thinking Rules Each school may bring a maximum of 20 students to compete in the JHMC. Each student is allowed to use a calculator that is acceptable for use on the SAT. Students should bring a calculator and writing utensils; all other materials will be provided.  Students may participate at either their own grade level or one above it. Students may participate at different levels in different events. Students below seventh grade may participate in any event. Individual Competition Both the seventh and eighth grade levels Consists of 20 questions 40 minutes Up to 8 contestants 2 alternates at each grade level Students may not compete at more than one level 7th grade competition includes: Arithmetic Simple introductory algebra Basic geometry 8th grade competition includes: 7th grade topics Algebra (more complex) Geometry (introductory) Each correct answer is worth 3 points, for a total of 60 points. A school’s total for this event is the sum of the top four contestants’ scores.  Awards Given to the top 3 individuals Given to top 3 schools at each grade level in each division Alternates are eligible for individual awards. Team Competition Both 7th and 8th grade level Consists of 20 questions 40 minutes 4-person teams Each school may enter up to 2 four-person teams at each grade level Students may not compete at more than one level. Each team will work collaboratively to answer the questions and may submit a single answer sheet for the team competition. Same content covered as individual competition Each correct answer is worth 6 points, for a maximum possible score of 120 points. A school’s total for this event is the sum of the two team scores. Awards will be given to the top 3 teams and top 3 schools at each grade level in each division. Creative Thinking Competition 5 staggered questions 25 minutes Up to 8 two-person teams per school 2 two-person alternate teams At least 1 seventh grader Questions are based on an extension of a normal curriculum Logic puzzles Tangrams Constructions Magic squares Pattern recognition Manipulation of numbers 5 questions, one at a time Timing will begin when teams receive their first question. Maximum of 5 minutes to complete the first question After 5 minutes, the first question will be collected and the second will be distributed. After 10 minutes the second will be collected and the third distributed; and so on. Teams may, if they finish a question before the 5 minutes are up, move on and use their extra time on the subsequent questions. Each correct answer on the creative thinking competition is worth 12 points, for a maximum possible score of 60 points. Partial credit may be given. Ties will be broken by total time taken. A school’s total for this event is the sum of the top four pairs’ scores. Awards will be given to the top 3 pairs and top 3 schools in each division for the individual competition. Alternate pairs are eligible for team awards. Appeals If, during a competition, a question seems ambiguous, the student should use his or her best judgment to answer the question. After each competition ends, the answer sheets will be collected, and the correct answers will be posted. Coaches will be given 30 minutes after each contest to submit formal, written protests to the grading room. All decisions by the judges and graders are final. Speed Round A fast-paced, buzzer lock-out style competition will be held after lunch and before the awards ceremony. Schools will elect one participant to compete; results will not be included in a school’s total score.  Awards  In addition to the awards listed above, awards given to the 3 schools with the highest cumulative score. A school’s cumulative score is the sum of the scores of the: top four seventh grade individuals (240 pts max) top four eighth grade individuals (240 pts max) seventh grade teams (240 pts max) eighth grade teams (240 pts max) top four creative thinking pairs (240 pts max), for a maximum of 1200 points Lunch Students typically eat from IMSA’s meal provider, Sodexho, for $2 per student. Lunch forms will be mailed out in January. Students may also bring packed lunches from home. Ordering out is not permitted.