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2007 – 2008 Mathletes

2008 – 2009 Mathletes

2009 – 2010 Mathletes

2010 – 2011 Mathletes

2011 – 2012 Mathletes

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What is Math Olympiads? It is an opportunity for you to engage in creative problem solving activities which develop your ability to reason, to be logical, to be resourceful, and occasionally to be creative! But most importantly…it’s FUN!!! But most importantly…it’s FUN!!!

The Math Olympiad Goals 1. Develop enthusiasm for problem solving and mathematics. 2. Deepen understanding of mathematical concepts and strengthen ability to use these concepts. 3. Consider concepts that you might not otherwise encounter 4. Enrich experiences in intellectually stimulating and significant mental activities 5. And…of course…HAVE FUN!!! 5. And…of course…HAVE FUN!!!

Math Olympiads Data Created in 1977 by Dr. George Lenchner, an internationally known Math educator Created in 1977 by Dr. George Lenchner, an internationally known Math educator Nearly 150,000 students from 6,000 teams participated in MO last year Nearly 150,000 students from 6,000 teams participated in MO last year All 50 states were represented All 50 states were represented About 30 other countries were represented also About 30 other countries were represented also

Our Division/Teams We will participate in MO Division E, which is grades 4 – 6 We will participate in MO Division E, which is grades 4 – 6 We will have 3 official teams We will have 3 official teams Team Acadia Team Acadia Team Gowana Team Gowana Team Koda Team Koda

Math Olympiads Contests Wednesday, November 14 th Wednesday, November 14 th Wednesday, December 12 th Wednesday, December 12 th Wednesday, January 9 th Wednesday, January 9 th Wednesday, February 13 th Wednesday, February 13 th Wednesday, March 13 th Wednesday, March 13 th

Contests (cont.) Each contest consists of 5 problems Each contest consists of 5 problems Each problem requires careful mathematical thinking and has a time limit Each problem requires careful mathematical thinking and has a time limit Each student, working alone, scores 1 point for each correct answer Each student, working alone, scores 1 point for each correct answer Calculators are not permitted Calculators are not permitted

Math Olympiads Awards Individuals Individuals Each participant receives a Certificate of Participation Each participant receives a Certificate of Participation The highest scorer & second highest scorer of each team receives a trophy The highest scorer & second highest scorer of each team receives a trophy Top 50% ~ embroidered Math Olympiads patch Top 50% ~ embroidered Math Olympiads patch Top 10% ~ silver or gold Math Olympiads pin Top 10% ~ silver or gold Math Olympiads pin Top 2% of the Top 10% typically receive the gold pin Top 2% of the Top 10% typically receive the gold pin Perfect Score (25 pts) ~ bronze MO medallion Perfect Score (25 pts) ~ bronze MO medallion Could you be the first to win this for Shen? Could you be the first to win this for Shen?

Math Olympiads Awards Teams Teams Top 10% ~ Math Olympiads plaque Top 10% ~ Math Olympiads plaque Top 20% – 11% ~ Math Olympiads certificate Top 20% – 11% ~ Math Olympiads certificate Team Acadia ( ) Team Acadia ( ) Team Koda ( ) Team Koda ( ) Team Acadia (2011 – 2012) Team Acadia (2011 – 2012)

Shen Math Olympiads Shen Spring Tournament (April – May) Shen Spring Tournament (April – May) Shen Tournament of Champs (May/June) Shen Tournament of Champs (May/June) Math Olympiads Awards Ceremony (June) Math Olympiads Awards Ceremony (June) Suggestions for this year? Suggestions for this year? Are you ready to try some problems? Are you ready to try some problems? Are you ready to have some fun? Are you ready to have some fun?