What is the
AMATYC Student Competition?
It is a national contest
for students enrolled in community colleges throughout the United
States. The contest is offered twice a year - once each
semester. It is a fun "test". The test consists of 20
multiple-choice questions. The material covered on the test is
considered to be pre-calculus in nature. Topics can include: logic, college algebra, number theory, probability, etc. Each
correct question is awarded 2 points, and each incorrect question
receives (-1/2) point. This means that the test taker should
think twice about random guessing.
When will the AMATYC Competition take place this semester? Wednesday, March 3, 2010
in Building D, Room D236 (Valley West). The test starts
promptly at 1:10 p.m. and takes exactly 1 hour.
Who can participate?
We generally encourage and invite those students taking college
algebra or higher to participate in this contest. It is a
wonderful opportunity for Moraine Valley students to experience what competing
in a national competition feels like.
How do I sign up?
What should I bring?
Students do not need to pre-register or sign-up in advance in
order to take the test. They just need to come to the above
classroom at the time of the test with a #2 pencil, a non-QWERTY
calculator, and, most importantly, a picture I.D.
Are there prizes? YES! The top 5 Moraine Valley students in each round will each receive a gift
certificate to Borders books.
Who can I contact in the math department about the AMATYC
contest? If you have any questions or would like more
information contact Mario Borha at (708) 974-5324,
borham@morainevalley.edu or Elena Garant at (708) 974-5256,
garant@morainevalley.edu.
For more information on the AMATYC Student
Mathematics League, visit www.amatyc.org/SML.
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