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| Last Update: March 7 , 2008 |
| The Santa Clara Valley Mathematics Association (SCVMA) invites you to . . . |
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The 45th Annual Mathematics Field Day |
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Saturday, March 1, 2008 |
| Venue |
San Jose State University |
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8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
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| Calculator Policy |
Scientific and/or Graphing Calculators with the exception of any instrument having a standard QWERTY keyboard may be used on ALL contests, including the Discovery Quest. |
| Events of the Competition |
Mad Hatter Marathons (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, Open, Calculus, and Statistics), Middle School Leap Frog, Leap Frog Relay, and Discovery Quest.
New this year 2008 is the Middle School Leap Frog Relay Contest |
| Prizes |
MS Champion Trophy, and HS Champion Trophy, Trophies (top 10 winners in each event); Ribbons (11th through 15th place winners); Top 5 Winners in the Discovery Quest will also be receiving a Mathematics book; Cash Prizes will also be given to the top 2 winners in the Discovery Quest; Yes, we do have give-away prizes.
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| Cost |
- $70.00 for Middle School ($5.00 discount if postmarked by Wednesday February 20, 2008 or earlier);
- $120.00 for Upper School ($5.00 discount if postmarked by Wednesday February 20, 2008 or earlier);
- For Middle School Teachers/Coaches who are current SCVMA Members, registration is only $55.00 (with a $5.00 discount if postmarked by Wednesday February 20, 2008 or earlier);
- For High School Teachers/Coaches who are current SCVMA Members, registration is only $105.00 (with a $5.00 discount if postmarked by Wednesday February 20, 2008 or earlier);
- Starting this year 2008, Middle and Upper Schools must HAVE separate registration.
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- We encourage everyone to pay ONLINE using Mastercard or VISA Card and send your registration by email.
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| Description of Events |
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These are tests of rapid problem solution, computation, and estimation. There will be five divisions in this event, identified by subject matter to be included in the test.
The first 25 problems on each Mad Hatter Marathon (except for Calculus) will be shown on a screen, by flashcards, or chalkboard. Each student will work on the problems and write down the answers. Each of these problems will be timed. Problems will be shown rapidly. Not every student will be able to work every problem.
The second 25 problems will be handed to students on photocopied sheets, and each student will work the problems as quickly as possible. The Calculus Mad Hatter will be 40 problems on photocopied sheets.
The Mad Hatter results are based on raw score. There is no penalty for guessing except for tie breakers. For the purpose of tallying the team score for this event, the individual scores will be totaled. In addition, individual prizes will be awarded to the top fifteen students in each division.
Problems will be chosen from applied as well as pure mathematics. Some will require an exact answer, while others will require approximation.
Students may prepare for this event by practicing rapid reading and mental arithmetic, learning shortcuts and checks in computation, and learning standard formulas. Formulas will not be provided. |
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This event may be taken by three middle school students or three high school students (or both) who are currently enrolled in Algebra 1 course. |
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This event may be taken by three middle school students or three high school students (or both) who are currently enrolled in Geometry course. |
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This event may be taken by three middle school students or three high school students (or both) who are currently enrolled in Algebra 2 course. |
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Open to three students currently enrolled in PreCalculus course. If there are middle school students who are currently enrolled in a PreCalculus class, then he/she will be accommodated in this contest and his/her score will be included in the middle school. |
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Open to three students currently enrolled in Calculus. If there are middle school students who are currently enrolled in a Calculus class, then he/she will be accomodated in this contest and his/her score will be included in the middle school. |
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Open to three students currently enrolled in Statistics. |
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This is New this year! Open only to Middle School students. Two teams of 2 students (that is, each middle school can send 4 students to this event) will represent each school. One set of problems will be handed to each two-person team. The team will discuss which problems each person will work. For the next 45 minute period, each person will work on his/her particular problems. During the final 35 minute period, each partner will check, correct, or complete the other person's work. During this period students may exchange notes, but no talking will be permitted. Problems will be graded right or wrong (no partial credit will be given). In terms of level of difficulty, problems are somewhat similar to the questions given in AMC8 or MathCounts Events. |
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A team of two students will represent each school. There is no grade level or course level restriction. One set of problems, chosen from all levels of high school mathematics will be handed to each two-person team. The team will discuss which problems each person will work. For the next 45 minute period, each person will work on his/her particular problems. During the final 35 minute period, each partner will check, correct, or complete the other person's work. During this period students may exchange notes, but no talking will be permitted. Problems will be graded right or wrong (no partial credit will be given). |
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This contest open to one contestant from each school. In this contest there will be a strong emphasis on imagination, originality, and mathematical perception. Contestants will write solutions to a set of 5 to 7 problems. |
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| Other Pertinent Information |
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| Downloadable Documents for Math Coaches and/or Math Dept Chairs |
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| Documents for Math Contest Writers |
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At 10:30 a.m. refreshments will be served. Brunch tickets are needed for this. |
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There is a change of room assignment this year. Please check this site before the contest for room assignments.
- Registration will be in the SCIENCE building.
- Tests will be held either in
Science Hall or MacQuarrie Hall
- Algebra I TBA
- Geometry TBA
- Algebra II TBA
- Open (Precalculus) TBA
- Calculus TBA
- Statistics TBA
- MS Leap Frog TBA
- Leap Frog TBA
- Discovery Quest TBA
- Refreshments for TEACHERS and COACHES TBA
- Awards ceremony TBA
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- 2008 SCVMA Programme
- Dowloadable Programme
- Brunch Tickets for Students (Must be signed by the coach to be honored)
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- 8:00-8:30 Students and teachers register at Science Hall
- 8:30 Students begin walking to testing rooms (Science Hall or MacQuarrie Hall)
- 8:45 Discovery Quest begins
- 9:00 Other Exams begin
- 10:30 Contest ends, scoring begins
- Refreshments will be served to students.
- 11:00-12:30 (Ending time approximate)
- Award Assembly Session: Union Ballroom. Please note that this venue is different from the previous years!
- 12:30-2:00 Clean-up
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- PLEASE PARK across the King Library located at the 4th Street Garage (at the corner of 4th and San Fernando). Yes, parking here is FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! Directions to the King Library!
- Note that parking at SJSU is NOT FREE. One day parking is $8.00
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| Other Mathematics Contests in February 2008 and March 2008 that are endorsed by the SCVMA |
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