Mathematics Competition

 

All interested Staples High School students are invited to take part in the 2022-23 American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 10/12 program sponsored by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).  The exam is a 25- question, 75-minute, multiple choice examination in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.

New this year, the test will be administered digitally, students will test on their laptop computer in school. Once a student registers, they will receive a link to the systems test/practice competition. It is recommended to take the competition on an updated version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge on a laptop device (not a mobile phone or tablet).

The competition will be held on:

Thursday, November 10, 2022

In the Think/Ask classrooms of the Library Learning Commons (LLC)

Arrive early, the test begins promptly at 8:00am

Awards are given to high scoring students in each school.  This exam is the first in a series of competitions that eventually lead all the way to the prestigious Mathematical Olympiad in the Spring.

Interested students should contact Mrs. McCarthy in-person (room 1048) or by email skmccarthy@westportps.org to register no later than November 8, 2022.  Come by anytime from 7:30 am to 3:00pm.