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Inspiring Excellence Through Math

Inspiring Excellence Through Math. North Suburban Chapter of the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers Sponsor the local (Chapter) MATHCOUNTS Competition each February. It has been held here at Oakton CC for many years.

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Inspiring Excellence Through Math

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  1. Inspiring Excellence Through Math

  2. North Suburban Chapter of the • Illinois Society of Professional Engineers • Sponsor the local (Chapter) MATHCOUNTS Competition each February. • It has been held here at Oakton CC for many years. • Lee Pallasch, Chapter MATHCOUNTS Coordinator lpallasch@ameritech.net

  3. 2011 Chapter Competition Countdown Round

  4. 3. Three out of every five students at Pythagoras Middle School went to the Spring Fling. If 202 students did not go to the Spring Fling, how many students attend this school?

  5. Answer: 505 (students)

  6. 6. If x is an integer such that 9 > x > 2, what is the greatest value of 5x + 11?

  7. Answer: 51

  8. About MATHCOUNTS • MATHCOUNTS Programs • MATHCOUNTS Competition Program • MATHCOUNTS Club Program • Ways to Become Involved • MATHCOUNTS Reach • Comparison of Data • Top 5 Career Paths

  9. To secure America’s global competitiveness, MATHCOUNTS inspires excellence, confidence, and curiosity in U.S. middle school students through fun and challenging math programs.

  10. MATHCOUNTS — is the premiere nationwide coaching, competition and enrichment program that motivatesandrewards middle school students for math achievement. It includes participants in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and State Department and Defense Department schools.

  11. Two Unique Programs: MATHCOUNTS Competition Program MATHCOUNTS Club Program

  12. The Competition Program is an annual showcase for the knowledge, skill, speed, and teamwork of America's most gifted and dedicated young mathematicians.

  13. 1 National Champion is determined at the National Competition Countdown Round 228 stellar students advance to the National Competition each May 57 State competitions take place in March 40,000 students advance to one of 500 inter-school chapter competitions in February 100,000 students in 6,000 schools take part in intra-school competitions 48,000 middle schoolsreceive free curriculum materials every year

  14. The free Club Program provides the structure, activities and prizes for teachers to coach math clubs in their schools and encourages participation and inclusion of students of all ability levels.

  15. Three levels of the MCP — • Bronze level – All schools who enroll a club • School receives free Club-in-a-Box Resource Kit • Silver level – Clubs that have at least 12* students take part in 5 Monthly Challenges during the year • Student receives certificate • School receives trophy • Club entered into drawing for $250 gift cards • Gold level – Clubs that have at least 12* students pass the Ultimate Challenge • All of silver level prizes, plus banner for the school • Entry into drawing for $500 gift cards and grand prize of all-expenses paid trip for teacher and 4 students to National Competition in Orlando *Minimum number of students in club based on school population

  16. Ways to Get Involved Competition Volunteer Least time commitment Contact chapter or state coordinator • Donate • Financial or • In-Kind Contribution • Contact chapter or state coordinator • Co-coach • Medium time commitment, anywhere from a few sessions to once a week • Contact current coach • Coach • Largest time commitment • Contact school principal or teachers

  17. We need Co-Coaches • A chance to give back – and learn • Help out at a Middle school close to your home or work. • See if the Middle school you attended would like you to help their MATHCOUNTS programs.

  18. 7. Two congruent isosceles right triangles are joined to create this figure. Each leg of each triangle measures 15 units. What is the total area of the figure, in square units?

  19. Answer: 225 (sq units)

  20. MATHCOUNTS Reach

  21. Trends in Undergraduate Degrees Awarded by Degree-Granting Institutions National Student Data MATHCOUNTS Alumni Data Source: MATHCOUNTS Alumni Survey Data 2008-09 Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2005-06 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, “Completions Survey” Fall 2006 *Red color indicates a STEM field

  22. Top 5 Career Paths Engineering/High-Tech Careers Physical Sciences (ex. Medicine, Chemistry, Biotechnology) Mathematics Business Administration/Finance Social Sciences (ex. Psychology, Sociology, Political Science)

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