MCAULIFFE PTSA - 2022-23
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Math Club

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2024-2025 Math Competitions
Noetic Learning
TBD
AMC 8
Jan 22 - Jan 28, 2025
Math Is Cool
​Mar 8, 2025 (5th grade)

Mar 22, 2025 (4th grade)

​May 17, 2025 (4th/5th grade Master, if invited)
​Math Kangaroo
​Mar 20, 2025

Noetic Learning
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What is the Noetic Learning Math Contest?

The Noetic Learning Math Contest is a semiannual national individual problem-solving contest for elementary and middle school students. The contest is designed with the idea that problem-solving helps students to become better mathematicians, better thinkers, and more equipped for advanced STEM learning and research. The goal of Noetic contest is to develop students' problem-solving skills, to encourage their interest in math, and to inspire them to excel in math.

You can learn more by visiting their website:
https://www.noetic-learning.com/mathcontest/


AMC 8
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What is the AMC 8?

The AMC 8 is a 40-minute, 25-question multiple choice examination. The material is designed for students in grades 6, 7, and 8. Lower grade students are allowed to participate. As parents you can decide whether this competition suits your child or not. Each child is different and some may already have been ahead of their grade level.

You can learn more about the AMC 8 by visiting their website:
https://maa.org/math-competitions/amc-8


Practice Problems

Sample AMC 8 Practice Problems can be found at:
https://www.maa.org/sites/default/files/2016_AMC8_PracticeProblems.pdf
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Problems and solutions of past tests can be found at:
https://artofproblemsolving.com/wiki/index.php/AMC_8_Problems_and_Solutions


Math Is Cool
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What is Math Is Cool?

Math is Cool is a math competition for grades 4-12 located in the state of Washington. The competition is hosted by Academics is Cool. Participants will be invited to go to the Math is Cool Masters if they score top 4 in their school and if their school wins top 8 in their division.

Math Is Cool is both a team and an individual competition. Each team consists of 4 students. All teams participate in the team competitions, and all students including those who are not on a team participate in the individual competitions.
  •  [Individual] Mental Math (8 questions, 30 seconds/question)
  •  [Individual] Individual Test (40 questions, 35 minutes)
  •  [Team] Multiple Choice (10 questions, 15 minutes)
  •  [Team] Team Problems (10 questions, 15 minutes)
  •  [Team] Triple Jump (10 questions, 3 submittals, 15 minutes)
  •  [Team] College Bowl (3 sets, 10 questions each)

More details can be found at their website:
https://academicsarecool.com/


Practice Problems

All problems and solutions of past tests are available on Math Is Cool’s website:
https://academicsarecool.com/#/samples


Math Kangaroo
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What is Math Kangaroo?

Math Kangaroo is an international mathematical competition for students in grades 1 through 12. The competition consists of a single round that is taken on the same date (third Thursday of March) at a registered center. This year’s competition date is Mar 20, 2025.

The test is 75 minutes long and consists of a series of multiple choice questions.
  • Grade 1/2: 24 problems
  • Grade 3/4: 24 problems
  • Grade 5/6: 30 problems

More information can be found at the official website:
https://mathkangaroo.org/mks/


Practice Problems

Math Kangaroo website has sample problems of past tests:
https://mathkangaroo.org/mks/practice/free-question-samples/


Questions or ideas? You can contact Math Club Chair at [email protected]
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School, 23823 NE 22nd St., Sammamish, WA 98074
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • What is the PTSA?
    • Get Involved
    • Board of Directors
    • Advocacy
    • PTSA Membership
    • PTSA Forms and Training Opportunities
  • Our School
    • McAuliffe Elementary
    • Staff Favorites
  • Calendar
  • PTSA Events
    • Fun Run
    • Spelling Bee
    • YEARBOOK COVER DESIGN CONTEST
    • STEM Fair
    • Used Book Bazaar
    • Talent Show
    • Kindness Day
    • Heritage Night
    • School Play
    • 5th Grade Promotion
    • GOOD VIBES NEON DISCO
  • Programs
    • Mighty Coders Club
    • Math Challenge
    • Math Club
    • Enrichment Programs & After School Care
    • Special Needs
    • Sustainability
    • DEI
    • Giving Tree
  • Art Start
    • McAuliffe Art Start
    • Reflections
    • Volunteer Palette
    • Kiln Calendar, Clay and Glass
    • Art Lesson Resources
    • Square 1
    • Art Walk
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